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Science Course Graduation Requirements

Students must take at least 1 class from each column.

Each class may only count in 1 category.

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When should I take each science class?

Below are 3 possible sequences.

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Should I take an honors course?

Honors Courses…

  • Move faster
  • Require more independence
  • Require more abstract & figurative thinking
  • Connect new knowledge with other content areas

Ask yourself:

? Did you earn an A, B, or C in your last science class?

? Do you enjoy science?

Answer: If you feel like you’re ready for the challenge in the first column and you answered yes to the questions above, you are ready for an honors science course!

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Science Course Electives

I love science & have taken/am currently taking my 3 science credits.

What else can I take?

Anatomy & Physiology

Honors

single period

Deep dive into the structure of the human body

includes a FULL CAT DISSECTION

Molecular Biology

Honors

single period

Study of biotechnology, DNA, bacteria growth, forensics!

Environmental Science

Not honors

single period

Real world science applications & an analysis of human impact

Astronomy with Physics

Not honors

Single period

Exploration of planets, stars, the universe and beginning of time

May also be used as a graduation requirement

AP Science Classes (juniors may be eligible to use these as graduation requirements →ask counselor)

AP Biology (double period course)

AP Chemistry (double period course)

AP Environmental Science (single period course)

AP Physics C: Mechanics with calculus (single period course)

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Questions?

Please email me,

Dr. Gina Martin,

Science Department Head (Science Resource Teacher)

@

Gina_L_Martin@mcpsmd.org