Transcript Choosing Science Classes at Lynbrook High School Freshman Year Biology  Aren’t you glad you did!?!

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
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Physics
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Passing grade in Biology
A or B in Geometry
Physics Honors
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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
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Your Biology teacher will indicate
whether they recommend Chemistry
or Chemistry Honors on your Course
Planning Worksheet
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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
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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
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For incoming 9th and 10th graders only, non-UC elective,
Pass/Fail
Outcomes:
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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:
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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.