Environmental Science is a lab science that looks at the environment and other related factors.  Areas of concentration include ecology, evolution, and biodiversity.  Students actively investigate their surroundings and they relate what they find to various biological principles.  Biology I covers a wide variety of biological concepts including cellular biology, photosynthesis, and genetics along with a review of ecological and evolutionary principles.  (Grade 9; Environmental Science is first term and Biology I is second term. Students can earn 2 full credits at the end of the year.) 

Honors Biology I includes the same areas of study as Biology I but is designed for the student who needs a strong biological foundation for future studies or career choices. The student will be expected to demonstrate high skills in reading, writing, and the ability to operate independently and as a group member, both in regular classroom operations, laboratory settings, and special assignments. (Grade 9)

Biology II is a second-year course in biology. The subject matter is more specific than Biology I with emphasis on ecology, evolution, genetics, and the physiology and anatomy of mammals. (Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with rigorous study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter.  Lab work is an integral part of the course.  The course content will include changes of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, formulas, and equations, energy and order, solutions, acids, bases, salts, and reaction rates and equilibrium. Honors Chemistry puts greater emphasis on critical thinking skills, problem solving, and laboratory skills. (Prerequisites: Biology I and Algebra I)

This course is comprised of advanced chemistry topics including electrochemistry, hydrocarbons, biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. (Prerequisites: Chemistry I)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature.  The course content includes kinematics, dynamics energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, light, electricity, and magnetism.  Lab is an integral part of this course. (Physics may also be used as the 4th math for students who meet the ACT benchmark in mathematics.  Prerequisites: Chemistry I.)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with exploratory and advanced activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body.  The content will include anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, skeletal system, muscle system, nervous system, special sensory organs, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, immune system, and disease process. (Prerequisites: Honors Biology II)