LINKScience:
Your path to the world of Science
LINKSCIENCE COURSES
The study of science includes three fields:
1.
Life Sciences
2.
Physical Sciences
3.
Earth Sciences
EARTH SCIENCE CLASSES
Earth Science Classes
 Basic Earth Science
 GeoScience
LIFE SCIENCE COURSES
Life Science Classes – Core classes
 Basic Life Science
 Biology-Applied
 Biology-Regular
 Biology-Differentiated
 Biology-Honors (Pre-IB/AP course)
 IB Biology- Standard Level
PHYSICAL SCIENCE CLASSES
Physical Science Classes – Core Classes
 Basic Physical Science
 Physical Science (Physics emphasis)
 Chemistry-Applied
 Chemistry-Regular
 Chemistry-Differentiated/Advanced Placement
 IB Chemistry- High Level
 Physics-Applied
 Physics-Regular
 Physics-Differentiated/Advanced Placement
 IB Physics- Standard Level
LIFE SCIENCE COURSES
Elective Science Classes
 Genetics
 Zoology
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Animal Behavior
 Botany
 Environmental Studies
 Advanced Chemistry
 Medical Terminology
CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students will be required to pass:

30 total credits of science,

5 credits in an earth science, 5 credits in a life science, 5
credits in physical science (physics focus) and 5 credits in
physical science (chemistry focus).
 Students
will need to pass 10 credits of a biology class
prior to taking a chemistry class.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Most four year colleges require 3 years of science with at least
2 selected from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Two classes
must include laboratory instruction.
All LHS science courses, except for the Basic Science* courses,
meet admission requirements for science courses and
laboratory instruction.
*Students who are planning on post-secondary education
should not consider the Basic Science Scope.
SCOPES OF STUDY
A Scope of Study is a plan outlining the courses which will
prepare each student for their academic goals. The LHS
Science department ascribes to four different scopes :
BASIC – meeting only LPS graduation requirements
REGULAR – technical, vocational schools or four-year
programs requiring some science.
DIFFERENTIATED – four-year schools, science-focused
programs
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE – students enrolled in the
IB program
BASIC SCOPE
Students who are interested in earning graduation credits and
not planning on any post-secondary education.
Careers may include: food service, telemarketing, retail
services/sales & labor services
Suggested Courses*: Basic GeoScience, Basic Physical Science
& Basic Life Science
* These courses will not count as prerequisites for most post-secondary
programs.
REGULAR SCIENCE SCOPE
Students interested in community college, two-year associate
programs or a four-year non-science program.
Careers may include: electronics, cosmetology, legal-assistant,
mechanics, HVAC, secretary, animal science, education,
business, architecture, construction management, arts,
communications, etc.
Suggested Courses: Physical Science, GeoScience, Biology,
Chemistry (Applied), Physics (Applied), Environmental Studies,
Zoology, Botany, Animal Behavior, and Genetics.
DIFFERENTIATED SCOPE*
Students interested in a four year post-secondary education
with an emphasis in science, engineering, or medicine.
Careers may include: medicine, engineering, sciences: chemist,
physicist, meteorologist, biologist, veterinarian, food scientist,
forensic scientist, etc.
Suggested Courses: Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology or
Differentiated Biology, Diff./AP Chemistry, Diff. Physics,
Genetics, Anatomy/Physiology, & Advanced Chemistry
*Students wishing to take Advanced Placement and/or International
Baccalaureate classes will need to register for Honors Physical
Science & Honors Biology
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCOPE
Student enrolled in the IB program will take:
• 9th grade- Honors Physical Science
• 10th grade- Honors Biology
• IB program* (11th & 12th Grades)
•HL Chemistry (2 years), or
•SL Biology (1 year), or
•SL Physics (1 year)
* Students need to see their counselor about registering for IB courses
SCIENCE SEQUENCES