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South Forsyth
High School
Freshman Science
Courses
2017-2018
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Science Graduation
Requirements
• Biology
• Physical Science or Physics
– 8th grade Physical Science DOES fill
this requirement
• 2 additional science courses
– ONE of these must be Chemistry,
Environmental Science, Earth Systems,
OR an AP/IB Science
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Science Courses
Offered
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Biology
Honors Biology
Physical Science
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
Earth Systems
Environmental Science
Human Anatomy and
Physiology
• Forensic Science
• Physics
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AP Physics 1
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental
Science
IB Biology HL
IB Physics HL
IB Chemistry SL
IB Environmental Studies
SL
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9th Grade Course
Options
• All freshmen must take Biology
• 8th grade teachers may recommend
students for the on-level or honors
course
• Biology is a graduation requirement
• 20% of the Biology grade is
determined by the End of Course
(EOC) test
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Honors Biology
• Rigorous course that will prepare students for
AP/IB Biology
• Recommended students must meet the
following criteria:
– Proficient score on Life Science EOG Milestones assessment
– High grade in Advanced Physical Science (without test
retakes)
– Routinely superior classroom performance as compared to
classmates
– Strong study habits and above average maturity
– Strong math student
– Skills/ability to complete rigorous research projects
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On Level Biology
• For students that do not meet the
requirements for the honors course or
do not wish to take AP/IB Biology
• The on-level course:
– Prepares students for the End of Course
exam
– Allows students to pursue advanced
science courses later in high school
– Is taught by outstanding, knowledgeable
teachers
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Waivers
Students who waive against teacher
recommendation into the Honors Biology
course typically make lower grades
than those who were recommended.
Students are STRONGLY encouraged to
follow teacher recommendations.
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Biology Units of Study
• Scientific
Methods
• Biochemistry
• Cells
• Energetics
• Mitosis and
Meiosis
• DNA Processes
• Genetics
• Evolution
• Classification
• Ecology
State standards can be found on the website –
www.georgiastandards.org
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Typical Science
Pathways
Earth Systems
Biology
Chemistry
Honors
Chemistry
Environmental
Science
Anatomy
Forensics
Physics
AP/IB Sciences
Chemistry
Honors Biology
Honors
Chemistry
Anatomy
Forensics
Physics
AP/IB Sciences
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The Math-Science
Connection
• Students are not required to take
accelerated math courses to meet
the prerequisites for AP/IB sciences.
• However, Chemistry and Physics
classes require strong math
abilities.
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Tips for Science
Success
• Complete formative assignments to
prepare for summative assessments
• Study a little each and every day
• Seek out extra help when you need it –
we are here to help!
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Questions?
• If you have questions about science
courses at South, please contact:
Melissa Smith
Science Department Chair
[email protected]
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