This course is for ninth grade students who need reinforcement in basic science skills. This course presents a study of the interconnection between the earth sciences and physical sciences and how they affect our everyday lives. The course curriculum has been rewritten to reflect the student performance expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (see above). Emphasis is placed on problem solving and strengthening scientific and study skills needed to successfully understand the earth and impact its environment in a positive manner.

This course can be taken at any grade level, but is primarily for ninth grade students and is designed for students who plan to attend college. This course presents an in-depth study of the interconnection between the earth sciences and physical sciences and howthey affect our everyday lives. The course curriculum has been rewritten to reflect the student performance expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (see above).

This course is designed for students who have an excellent background in middle school science. This course presents an in-depth, rigorous study of the interconnection between the earth sciences and physical sciences and how they affect our everyday lives. The course curriculum has been rewritten to reflect the student performance expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (see above).

This course is designed for students who are college-bound. The categories of energy, motion, force, rotation, momentum, mechanical energy, thermodynamics, sound, atomic, nuclear, radiation, electricity, magnetism, and fluids are studied. Students in the physics course use fundamental arithmetic to analyze problems. Technological applications are used extensively in this course. Students preparing for college will benefit from taking this course.

This course is designed for students who are in the honors program. The categories of energy, motion, force, rotation, momentum, mechanical energy, thermodynamics, sound, atomic, nuclear, radiation, electricity, magnetism, and fluids are studied. Students in the Honors Physics course use algebraic applications to analyze problems. Technological applications are used extensively in this course.

This course is primarily for tenth grade students who need reinforcement in science skills. This course presents a basic study of cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and human anatomy. It includes laboratory skills and foundational information in the area of biology, giving the students a better understanding of the role science plays in everyday lives and to enhance performance in subsequent science classes. The course curriculum has been rewritten to reflect the student performance expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (see above).

This course is designed for students who have successfully mastered the skills and concepts in 9th grade Environmental Earth Science. This course presents an in-depth study of biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and classification of organisms. Throughout the course the students will explore relationships between these sciences rather than differences. The course curriculum has been rewritten to reflect the student performance expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (see above).

This course is designed for students who have an outstanding background in 9th grade Environmental Earth Science. This course presents a rigorous, in-depth study of biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and classification of organisms. Throughout the course the students will explore relationships between these sciences rather than differences. The course curriculum has been rewritten to reflect the student performance expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (see above).

This course is designed for students who have an interest in chemistry and need reinforcement in mathematical skills. Students will study the fundamentals of chemistry with emphasis on concepts used to explain phenomena encountered in daily activities. Laboratory work is designed to reinforce the concepts and teach the process of experimentation, problem solving, and analysis. With the State of Connecticut Board of Education adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the course curriculum is aligned with the NGSS expectations and guideline (see above).

This course includes studies in metric measures, physical and chemical properties, symbols, and formulas, atomic structure, mole theory, chemical equations, electron configurations and the periodic table. Topics covered include chemical bonding, thermochemistry, kinetic molecular theory, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, reaction rates, and equilibrium. It is the intent of this course not only to study the theories of chemistry, but also to demonstrate the applications of those theories through laboratory experiences and relate those theories to everyday uses. With the State of Connecticut Board of Education adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the course curriculum is aligned with the NGSS expectations and guidelines (see above).

Honors Chemistry is designed for students who have had Honors Biology. Emphasis is focused on the mathematical solution of problems, as well as laboratory techniques. This course gives the student an in-depth background in the theory of chemistry and is designed to develop sound scientific attitudes and skills. It is the intent of this course not only to study the theories of chemistry, but also to demonstrate the applications of those theories through laboratory experiences and relate those theories to everyday uses. With the State of Connecticut Board of Education adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the course curriculum is aligned with the NGSS expectations and guidelines (see above).

The AP Biology course uses a national curriculum that is designed to model the first year of an introductory college biology course (8 credits). The texts and materials used are those that are commonly employed in colleges and universities throughout the country. This course involves a rigorous, comprehensive, in-depth study of the field of biology. Students who enroll in AP Biology should have a keen interest in biology and recognize that this course will require extensive independent study. The curriculum includes the following units; Chemistry of Life, Cell Structure and Function, Cellular Energetics, Cell Communication and Cell Cycle, Heredity, Gene Expression and Regulation, Natural Selection, and Ecology. The curriculum also includes six key science practices, which are, concept explanation, visual representations, questions and methods, representing and describing data, statistical tests and data analysis, and argumentation. It is expected that students enrolled in the course take the standardized AP exam in Mayfor a fee; depending on their test score, they may be eligible for advanced placement and/or college credits in their respective schools.

The AP Physics course uses a national curriculum that is designed to model an introductory college physics course. The texts and materials used are those that are commonly employed in colleges and universities throughout the country. This course involves a rigorous, comprehensive, in-depth study of the field of physics. Student who enroll in AP Physics should have a keen interest in physics and recognize that this course will require extensive independent study. The curriculum includes five major content areas: Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. The curriculum also includes extensive lab work, which will supplement class discussions and lectures. It is expected that student enrolled in this course take the standardized AP exam in May for a fee; depending on their test scores, they may eligible for advanced placement and/or college credits in their respective schools.