Choosing Science Classes at Lynbrook High School Freshman Year Biology Aren’t you glad you did!?!
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Choosing Science Classes at
Lynbrook High School
Freshman Year
Biology
Aren’t you glad you did!?!
Sophomore Year
Chemistry
Passing grade in Biology
Chemistry Honors
More math intensive study of Chemistry
High B or better in Biology
High B or better in Geometry or above
Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 or Algebra
2/Trig
Score of 22/26 or higher on Chemistry
Placement Quiz
May only take one or the other during high
school
Sophomore Year
Physics
Passing grade in Biology
A or B in Geometry
Physics Honors
More math intensive study of Physics
A or B in Biology
A or B in Algebra II
May only take one or the other during high
school
Based on performance at LHS in Biology, Math, Math diagnostic,
ability to handle stress
Chemistry Course Placement
Your Biology teacher will indicate
whether they recommend Chemistry
or Chemistry Honors on your Course
Planning Worksheet
Course level we feel you will be successful in, NOT
lost or over stressed
Consider other commitments sophomore year (i.e.
advance math etc.)
Parent signature is required to override
a teacher recommendation
Junior Year
Physics
Passing grade in either Chemistry course
Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 or higher
Physics Honors
More math intensive study of Physics
Passing grade in either Chemistry course
High B or better in Algebra 2 or above
May only take one or the other during
high school
Junior Year
Chemistry
Passing grade in Biology
Chemistry Honors
More math intensive study of Chemistry
High B or better in Biology
High B or better in Geometry or above
Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 or Algebra
2/Trig
Score of 21/26 or higher on Chemistry
Placement Quiz
May only take one or the other during high
school
Senior Year
Biology AP
High B or better in Biology AND
A in either Chemistry course
Chemistry AP
High B or better in either Chemistry course
Physics AP
High B or better in either Physics course AND
Completion of Algebra 2/Trig
Physiology
Desire to learn about the study of the human body and
how it works
Provides a unique experience in organ/organism
dissections
C or better in previous science courses
Standard vs. Honors
Both are college prep, satisfying UC
requirement “D”
Both meet State Standards
Honors is math intensive
Honors courses generally cover more
topics faster and to a greater depth
Take one OR the other, not both
Advanced Placement (AP)
A second year, intensive course
Meant for students interested in
pursuing rigorous college-level work
Independent reading and study
required beyond classroom instruction
AP Examination in May
Recommended Sequence
Biology
Chemistry or
Chemistry
Honors
Physics or
Physics
Honors
AP Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Physiology
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Independent Study: STEM Research
For incoming 9th and 10th graders only, non-UC elective,
Pass/Fail
Outcomes:
Learn how to develop your own science, technology, engineering, or math
question
Develop a STEM research proposal
Complete the research (not bibliographical)
Compete in the Synopsys Championship
Recommended traits:
Earned a high B or better in previous science classes
Strong interest in one area of science, technology, engineering, or math
Mature
Apply online March 11-15. Check SL for
Independent
Strong self-advocate
link.