Science
Science
About
The science department at North Central offers a wide variety of courses in order to meet the diverse needs of our students. We offer a number of introductory, accelerated, and AP courses. An emphasis is placed on extensive laboratory experiments in all courses to allow students first hand experiences with practical science. Below is a general idea of the scheduling process in science courses.
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For the Honors Seal:
Biology
Chemistry
3rd year of a Lab Science
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- Most colleges would like to see 4 years of science. The best course of action includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics and one other course.
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- Earth and Space
- ICP
- Biology (high language proficiency needed–iLearn required)
- If freshmen are advanced ELL’s they can take Biology and not need to be in our integrated courses so can expand into chemistry, physics or other courses.
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- College Prep Courses:
- Biology (typically 8th or 9th grade, unless WIDA 3 or below)
- Pre-requisite for Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biotech, Human Genetics
- Chemistry (9-12)
- Physics (10-12)
- ICP (10-12)
- Earth and Space (10-12)
- Zoology (9-12)
- Human Genetics/Biotechnology (10-12)
- Principles of Biomedical Science (9-12)
- Human Body Systems (10-12)
- Biology (typically 8th or 9th grade, unless WIDA 3 or below)
- Honors Courses:
- Biology X (typically 9th grade)
- Pre-requisite for Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biotech, Human Genetics
- Chemistry X (10-12, co-req-Algebra 2)
- Physics X (Algebra based AP) (10-12, co-req-Algebra 2)
- GeologyX/Astronomy X (11-12) Geology is pre-req for Astronomy
- Zoology X (10-12)
- Anatomy and Physiology X (11-12)
- Biology X (typically 9th grade)
- AP/IB Courses:
- Biology AP (11-12), chemistry pre-req or DC permission
- Chemistry AP (11-12)
- Environmental Science AP (11-12)
- Physics AP (11-12)
- IB Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (11-12)
- College Prep Courses: