Course Information Sheets

Anatomy & Physiology is a life-science course that covers the science of how our body works. Physiology is the study of the functions of the parts of the body. Anatomy is the study of the structure of parts of the body. Throughout the course we will utilize critical thinking skills to explore the fields of anatomy and physiology and their relevance toward wellness and the modern day health industry. We will also develop a mindset towards learning, regularly collaborate with others, and practice the language needed to become effective communicators and health advocates in our community.

This foundational biology course is based on the Living Earth sequence of California’s Next Generation Science Standards. In this course, students will explore and understand the living world around them.

The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. The content based components of the AP Biology Curriculum Framework (i.e., big ideas,enduring understandings, and learning objectives), are integrated with science practices to achieve conceptual understanding and facilitate scientific inquiry and reasoning.

Biology Honors will cover the California Science Framework for Biology, and elements of the Common Core/Next Generation Science Standards. Throughout the course we will utilize critical thinking skills, explore content, and develop mastery of content with a deep level of comprehension.

In this course, we will learn to see the world through its chemical makeup in an effort to become scientifically literate citizens. Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes matter can undergo. You will learn to interpret and question data, see the connections between chemistry and biology, make predictions about the behavior of matter based on mathematical relationships, and begin to understand the chemistry behind much of our everyday lives.

Advanced Placement Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of a first year college Introductory Chemistry course and as such is a valuable asset for any student with a desire to major in science. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement (AP) exam in Chemistry held annually every May.

Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition of matter and the changes in composition that matter can undergo. In investigating the composition of matter, we will explore the structure of the atom and the ways in which that structure determines the kinds of substances that can be formed. In studying changes in composition, we will integrate this structure with the energy considerations that govern chemical reactions.

AP Environmental Science combines ideas and information from Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science, as well as the social science fields of Economics and Political Science. Topics of study include Earth’s systems, human population, land and water use, energy sources, and global change. Students will combine their scientific knowledge with perspectives from history and economics to examine progress in the field of environmental science. Laboratory investigations, discussions, hands-on activities and projects are emphasized to familiarize students with contemporary problems and innovative solutions to environmental issues.

In this introductory science course, students will gain both science and English language skills.

Physics is the study of the fundamental laws that govern the properties of and interactions between motion, matter, and energy. As such, physics underpins all other sciences and is invaluable for helping students understand and appreciate how phenomena work in the everyday world. This course is designed to acquaint you with the basic concepts of physics.

Physics is the study of the fundamental laws that govern the properties of and interactions between motion, matter, and energy. As such, physics underlies every other scien

Physics is the basic science. It is the study of the fundamental laws that govern the properties of and interactions between motion, matter, and energy. As such, physics underlies every other science and is very useful in helping students understand and appreciate how things work in the everyday world.