Senior Course Options
 AP Physics
 Physics and Physics Honors
 AP Chemistry
 AP Biology
 AP Environmental Science
 Environmental Science
 Ethical Issues
 Anatomy
 Astronomy
AP Physics - Mechanics and
Electromagnetism
 Pre-requisites
 Concurrent (or prior) enrollment in Calculus, a minimum grade of Bin Physics Honors or a minimum grade of A- in Physics or
departmental approval.
 Schedule
 Extended or double period every day
 Physics Mechanics - first semester.
 Physics Electromagnetism - second semester,
 Special Considerations
 Strong mathematical background and proficiency
 Calculator to solve problems and apply statistical regressions to fit lab
data
 Quizzes and tests will be timed and at the level of difficulty of the AP
Exam
 Class videos will be available for downloading online daily
 Homework
 Homework problems, lab reports, and reading assignments
 5 – 10 hours a week
AP Chemistry
 Pre-requisites
 Chemistry Honors (B-) or Chemistry (A-) or departmental approval
 Schedule
 Extended or double period every day
 Special Considerations
 Complex algebra problems using a calculator
 Basic mathematical calculations without a calculator
 Use the internet to complete homework assignments and access
reference information
 Homework
 6-10 hours a week
 Online homework problems, lab reports, and reading assignments
AP Biology
 Pre-requisites
 B- in honors chem. and honors biology or A - in chem. and biology or
department approval
 Schedule
 Extended or double period every day
 Special Considerations
 Independently read and complete study guide work from a college level
text
 Prepare for and complete a 40 question multiple choice and essay test
each week.
 12 required AP labs and write detailed lab reports including abstracts.
 Homework
 5-10 hours a week
 Read 100+ pages a week from a college level text
AP Environmental Science
 Pre-requisites
 Biology/Chemistry Honors (B-) or Biology/Chemistry (B-) or department
approval
 Schedule
 Extended or double period every day
 Special Considerations
 Conduct field based lab experiments in Moraine Park, Moraine Park
Creek, Lake Michigan, Heller Nature Center, Red Oak Woods, Fort
Sheridan savanna using standard equipment as well as technology
based equipment.
 Enjoy working in the outdoors
 Homework
 5-8 hours a week
 Construct lab reports, read the textbook, read various articles and
complete on-line chapter review problems
Environmental Science
 Pre-requisites
 Successful completion of Honors Biology, Biology, Biology Survey or
department approval
 Schedule
 Regular science week schedule (3 days of 42 min, 1 day 84 min, 1 day
74 min.)
 Special Considerations
 Conduct field based lab experiments in Moraine Park, Moraine
Park Creek, Lake Michigan, Heller Nature Center, Red Oak Woods,
Fort Sheridan savanna using standard equipment as well as
technology based equipment.
 Enjoy working in the outdoors
 Homework
 3-5 hours a week
 Construct lab reports, read the textbook, read various articles and
complete on-line chapter review problems
 First semester final will require each student to develop a research
project involving independent research and/or independently
designed lab experiments and/or community based work in
environmental science or environmental education.
Ethical Issues in Science and
Literature
 Pre-requisites
 3 years of English and 2 years of science preferred
 Schedule
 Extended or double period every day
 Special Considerations
 Assignments in this course involve lab work, debates, group
collaboration, and other various research tasks.
 Homework
 Homework is assigned 3-4 times a week
 Two large paper assignments, one of which is an independent
study during 4th quarter
Anatomy and Physiology
 Pre-requisites
 1 year of biology
 Schedule
 1 semester class
 Regular science week schedule (3 days of 42 min, 1 day 84
min, 1 day 74 min.)
 Special Considerations
 Students must be willing to dissect various animal organs and
a main focus will be cat dissection.
 Graphic videos, presentation of open heart surgery, and trip
to a cadaver lab.
 Homework
 3 hours a week
Astronomy
 Pre-requisites
 Completion of biology
 Schedule
 1 semester class
 Regular science week schedule (3 days of 42 min, 1 day 84 min, 1 day
74 min.)
 Special Considerations
 Algebraic manipulation of physical laws
 Reading a technical textbook
 Field trips and evening sky parties
 Homework
 Microsoft Office and Astronomy software applications are necessary
to complete course work.
 Projects and oral presentations are common assessments
Physics or Physics Honors
 Pre-requisites
 Teacher placement or recommendation
 Schedule
 Extended or double period twice per week
 Special Considerations
 Strong mathematical background and proficiency
 Calculator to solve problems and apply statistical regressions to fit lab
data
 Quizzes and tests will be timed
 Class videos may be available for downloading online daily
 Homework
 Homework problems, lab reports, and reading assignments
 3 – 5 hours a week