Science Department

Secondary Science

The secondary science courses reinforce and build upon the concepts introduced at the elementary level. The District has a general program of study which include Life (7), Earth (8), Physical Science (9), and Biology courses. There are also several top notch electives to choose from during the junior and senior years. Students who qualify may accelerate their science sequence by taking two courses, such as Life and Earth in grade seven or Earth and Physical in grade eight. Biology would follow in the ninth grade. The advantage to this program is seen at the Senior High where students have the opportunity to take advanced electives. All science courses contain a laboratory component. Benchmarks help guide our instruction and mission - Science Literacy for All Students.

Science Course Sequence

District Science Curriculums

The following are links to detailed curriculums, including standard references, adopted materials and unit by unit specifics.

• Chemistry Grades 11, 12
• Accelerated Chemistry Grades 11, 12
• Biology Grades 10, 11, 12
• Physics Grades 10, 11, 12
• Life Science Grade 7
• Earth Science Grade 8
• Physical Science Grade 9

District Grade Level Benchmarks

The following are links to the benchmarks based on grade level. These benchmarks represent what we expect our students to know at the conclusion of each grade.

• Grades 7-8
• Grades 9-11

Secondary Handbooks

The following are registration handbooks that include science course listings and descriptions

• Junior High Handbook Grades 7-8
• Senior High Handbook Grades 9-12

• Graduation Requirements

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