Academic Chemistry
PQ (18 weeks, 1 credit)
Academic Chemistry is the study of the composition of substances and the changes that take place in their composition. Students will learn the scientific methods of problem-solving and learn to apply them in laboratory work and everyday situations. Students will use laboratory equipment safely and correctly and learn to record and use data from experiments. The course will teach students how to calculate problems involving chemical units and laws of chemistry. Students will learn the relationships between matter and energy and the roles each plays in physical and chemical changes. Academic Chemistry is intended for students who wish to meet college or nursing school entrance requirements. Variations in the course of study are made for each level. Honors Chemistry will be the core chemistry curriculum with additional topics and enhancements. Students will be required to do one of three research projects: either and research paper, and vistiation, oral presentation or science research project.
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 / Trigonometry (may be taken at the same time as Academic Chemistry). Honors Chemistry requires completion of Algebra 2 / Trig 1 with a B average.

Advanced Placement Chemistry
WG, PQ (27 weeks, 1.5 credits)
Advanced Placement Chemistry differs from Academic Chemistry in respect to the kind of textbook used, the depth of topics covered, the emphasis on calculations, the mathematical formulation of principles, and the type of laboratory work expected. Topics include matter's structure and states, reaction' types, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and descriptive chemistry beyond that covered in Academic Chemistry. Advanced Placement Chemistry provides and opportunity for interested students to do an in-depth study of college-level chemical concepts. It is specifically designed to stimulate secondary students to higher achievement and eliminate duplication later in college. Participating colleges grant credit and appropriate placement to students who successfully complete and pass the Advanced Placement Test. Students who take this course should plan to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Test given in May.
Prerequisite: Academic Chemistry and Algebra 2 / Trigonometry 1 (B grade) and teacher approval.

Chemistry in the Community  (18 weeks, 1 credit)
Chemistry in the Community offers students the opportunity to study topics related to the general structure and behavior of matter. Essential chemistry content is presented within the context of realistic situations and is related to the student's practical experiences. All units will involve laboratory investigations. The course will help students to understand industrial applications of chemistry and how chemistry is used to solve societal problems. Success in the course requires daily, active participation. This course meets college entrance requirements.

Organic and Equilibrium Chemistry PQ(9 weeks, .5 credit)

This course is designed for students who plan to take science or engineering as a major in college. Topics include equilibrium-related concepts in acid/base chemistry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Atomic and molecular structure as it is related to organic chemistry will also be covered. Organic nomenclature, and functional groups in organic molecules will be included, as well as important organic chemistry reactions. This course is intended for those students who wish to prepare for the SAT II in Chemistry or for Chemistry placement exams given by colleges. Prerequisite: Academic Chemistry, B average, and teacher approval.

Physics: Newtonian Mechanics
PQ (18 weeks, 1 credit)
Newtonian Mechanics covers the areas of motion, forces, energy, and momentum. Experimentation, demonstrations, problem solving, and associated readings are also part of the course. The course is algebra based. While topics are similar to those covered in AP Newtonian Mechanics, this course is intended for the college bound non science/math major.

Physics: Electromagnetism, Waves, and Modern Physics
PQ (18 weeks, 1 credit)
This course addresses the areas of electricity, magnetism, wave motion, optics, relativity, and quantum mechanics. Experimentation, demonstrations, problem solving, and associated readings will also be part of this course. This course is intended for the college bound non science/math major.

Advanced Placement Physics: Newtonian Mechanics
WG, PQ (18 weeks, 1 credit)
The Advanced Placement Physics: Newtonian Mechanics is designed to address the areas of kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, energy and power, systems of particles, circular motion and rotation, oscillations and gravitation. This is a typical first semester college course. High motivation and an above-average ability in math will be important to the student because this course will move at a fast pace.

Advanced Placement Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
WG, PQ (18 weeks, 1 credit)
The Advanced Placement Physics: Electricity and Magnetism is designed to cover the following content areas: Electrostatics, Electric circuits, Magnetostatics, Electromagnetism, and Conductors, capacitors, dielectric. Use of calculus in problem solving and in derivations is expected to increase as the course progresses. This is a typical second semester college course in physics.
Prerequisite: AP Newtonian Physics

Conceptual Physics
(18 weeks, 1 credit)
Conceptual Physics is designed to address the topics covered in both Newtonian Mechanics, and Electromagnetism, Waves and Modern Physics. This course, however, will not involve mathematical calculations and derivations to the extent utilized in Physics 3220 and 3221. Experimentation, demonstrations, problem solving, associated readings as well as writing assignments are part of this course. This course is intended for any student with an interest in physics, but not planning to study math or science in college.