Science

Science Department

Bartlesville Secondary Schools

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Graduation Requirements
and Honors/AP Course Enrollment Guidelines

Three units of science are required for graduation, including one full unit of Biology I. Beginning in 2006-2007 all entering 9th-grade students will be enrolled in either Physical Science or Honors Biology I. Beginning in 2007-2008 advancing freshmen will then regularly enroll in Biology I or Honors Chemistry I in 10th grade, and later take additional credits at the senior high.

High School Course Offerings
TraditionalHonors/AP*Alternative High School
Mid-High
9th GradePhysical ScienceHonors Biology IBiology I
10th Grade2006-2007:
Physical Science

Beginning in 2007-2008:
Biology I		Honors Chemistry IPhysical Science

Senior High
Chemistry IAP Chemistry IIEnvironmental Science
ChemComAP Biology IIPhysical Science
Physics (Inquiry)AP Physics BBiology I
Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Science

* Honors/AP Guidelines:

Honors classes (9, 10), and AP classes (11, 12) are offered to those students who qualify through performance in courses leading to the Honors or Advanced Placement classes. The classes are designed for those who score at or above the 80th percentile on standardized achievement tests in reading, math, and/or science, or who have shown superior performance in previous traditional science courses. Teacher/counselor recommendations are considered.

ENTRY/EXIT POLICY: In placing students, consideration will be given to student performance in the current science class, with teacher/counselor recommendation. Honors students may be rescheduled to Traditional classes based on poor performance and after evaluation by the teacher/counselor. An honors class may be taken later after it is apparent the student can handle more demanding work.


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