AP Biology 
AP biology is an intensive study of biological principles for students with strong backgrounds in biology 
and chemistry. It is designed to be the equivalent of a firstyear college course for Biology majors. Topics 
covered include, ecology and animal behavior, organic chemistry, cell biology, genetics, biotechnology, 
metabolism, anatomy and physiology, evolution and the classification of organisms. 

Grade Level:  10-12  

Prerequisite:  Completed Biology Honors and  Chemistry Honors 

 

AP Chemistry 
This course is a continuation of the topics covered in honors chemistry that prepares the students for a 
successful completion of the AP chemistry examination. This course will review the topics of atomic 
theory, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, acids and bases, and organic and inorganic chemistry. The 
topics of thermodynamics, crystalline structure, re-action kinetics, molecular geometry, and 
oxidation-reduction reactions will be explored in more depth. 

Grade Level:  10-12  

Prerequisites:  Chemistry Honors 

 

AP Environmental Science 
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, 
concepts, and meth- odologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to 
identify and analyze environmental prob- lems both natural and human made, to evaluate the relative risks 
associated with these problems, and to examine alterna- tive solutions for resolving and/or preventing 
them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas 
of study. Yet there are several major unifying constructs, or themes. 

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry   

 

AP Physics 1 
This is a year-long high school class that is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in 
algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and 
angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce 
electric circuits.  

Grade Level:  10-12  

AP Physics C – Electricity & Magnetism and Mechanics 
The emphasis of this course is to prepare students to take and pass the AP Physics C exam. The 
coursework is demanding and covers the same material as a first year, calculus-based college physics 
course. The topics covered in the course are kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy and 
power, linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillations and gravitation, electrostatics, 
conductors, capacitors, electric circuits, magnetic fields and electromagnetism. AP Physics C requires a 
solid understanding of calculus. 

Grade Level:  11-12  

Prerequisite:  Competed Precalculus Honors. AP Calculus AB or BC Concurrent 

 

Biology 
Studies living organisms and life processes. Students learn fundamentals of cell biology, genetics, 
evolution, ecology, and physiology – exploring DNA, reproduction, taxonomy, environmental science, 
and more – while improving analytical skills through labs and exercises . 

 

Biology Honors 
An advanced version of Biology with deeper inquiry, lab work, and analysis. Students deconstruct 
scientific claims, conduct research, and apply scientific methods more rigorously. 

 

Chemistry 
Chemistry is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in chemical principles. It emphasizes 
the development of problem-solving skills and the refinement of laboratory techniques. Topics of the 
course include ionic and covalent bonding, development of atomic theory, electron configurations and 
periodic law, atomic orbital theory, mole conversions, gas laws, molecular structure of solids and liquids, 
solutions, acid and base chemistry, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, reaction 
rate, and basic organic chemistry. 

Grade Level:  10, 11, 12  

Prerequisites:  Algebra 1  

 

Chemistry Honors 
A more rigorous and in-depth study of Chemistry topics, including advanced concepts and research-based 
analysis. Students engage in more complex lab activities and scientific writing. This course is a college 
preparatory class designed to provide students with a solid foundation in chemical principles. It 
emphasizes the development of problem solving skills and the refinement of laboratory techniques. 
Topics of the course include ionic and covalent bonding, development of atomic theory, electron 
configurations and periodic law, atomic orbital theory, mole conversions and stoichiometry, gas laws, 
molecular structure of solids and liquids, solutions, acid and base chemistry, oxidation and reduction, 
electrochemistry, thermodynamics, reaction rate, and basic organic chemistry. 

Grade Level:  10, 11, 12  

Prerequisites:  Algebra 1  

 

Physics 
This course is an introduction to the core scientific concept of energy and how it flows in nature. Energy 
is viewed through several lenses in this course: mechanical (motion and forces), thermal (temperature and 
states of matter), vibrational (waves/light), atomic (atomic/nuclear structure), biological (metabolism 
& living systems), geological (energy within the earth and its atmosphere). While learning about 
energy,  students will also be learning the fundamentals of physics and computational methods. It is an 
algebra based course making use of the geometry principles which are being learned concurrently in their 
honors math class. It introduces the main concepts of Physics and how they apply to the world we live in. 
The emphasis is split between mastering a conceptual understanding of the principles and a mastery of 
algebraic/geometric solutions to problems. Laboratory work is an essential component of the class and 
students learn how to analyze data and interpret trends in a variety of ways.  

 

Oceanography 
Explores the ocean’s biological, chemical, and geological systems and their interrelationships. Students 
study physical oceanography (e.g. currents, tides, weather patterns) and marine biology (ecosystems like 
coral reefs, estuaries, kelp forests, and marine life such as fish and sharks), building on basic biology 
concepts . 

 

Intro to Robotic Engineering 
An introductory course where students learn basic engineering principles, robotics design, and 
programming concepts through hands-on projects. 
Introduction to Java 
A foundational computer science course teaching Java programming. Students develop problem-solving 
skills and create applications through coding exercises.