Science & Engineering and Technology Education
at Fair Lawn High School
GRADE 8 PARENT’S NIGHT NOVEMBER 2014
Mr. Ronald Durso, Supervisor
Mr. Joe Ruggiero, Teacher of Woods Technology
Ms. Anastasia Amoakoh, Teacher of Chemistry
Our Program: An Overview
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Diverse selection of laboratory-based science courses;
Opportunities to explore engineering, wood-working, and design;
5 AP Sciences, 3 Middle College Sciences
5 Honors Sciences, 2 Honors Engineering/Technology
1 Molecular Biology College Research Course
Technology integration such as Tinspire, Google Apps, Vernier,
Gizmos; & Much More
FLHS Science Program
4 Year Overview
• State Graduation Requirement
• 3 Years of Science
• 1 Year of Career Education
• Biology End of Course Assessment
• College Acceptance
• 4-5 Sciences for STEM Majors
• Engineering for STEM Majors
FLHS Science Program
Freshman Science Courses
Topics
Periods
Grade 10
Biology Honors
Living Things &
Their World
6 Per Week
Chemistry Honors
Physics CP
Energy, Matter, Motion, 5 Per Week
Force, Etc.
Chemistry CP or
Chemistry Honors
Env. Sci. CP
Environment
Env. Sci. Ac.
Environment
If Pre-Reqs Are Met
*Contact5the
science supervisor
during
Per Week
Biology CP*
schedule time if you are earning A’s in
math and science and feel you could
take a more difficult course next year!
5 Per Week
2015-2016
FLHS Science & Technology Education
Biology Academic*
Freshman Science
Pre-Requisites
Grade 9
Science
Grade 8
Science
Grade 8
Math
Biology
Honors
Science 8 (A) or
Science 8E (B-)
Alg. 1 (B-)
Physics 9
College Prep
Science 8 (B+) or
Science 8E (C+)
Pre-Alg (B+) or
Alg. 1 (B-)
Environmental Science College
Prep
Successful Completion of Any
Grade 8 Science
No Math Pre-Requisite
Environmental Science
Academic
Completion of Any Grade 8
Science & CTP4 Scores
No Math Pre-Requisite
FLHS Science Program
Science Electives
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Anatomy (Honors, CP)
Chemistry (AP, Hon, CP)
Conceptual Chem CP
Physics (AP, Hon, CP)
Geo Science (CP)
Astronomy (CP)
Biology (AP)
 Exploring Environmental
Issues (CP)
 AP Environmental Science
 Forensic Science & Law
 Horticulture (CP, Hon)
AP Course Summary
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2
AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science
Other: Research in Biology (Linked to AP Biology)
S.T.E.M. Honors (Linked to AP Physics 1)
Middle College Course: Honors Anatomy & Physiology,
FLHS Science
Program
Astronomy,
GeoScience
FLHS Science Program
Courses in Red are Open to
Freshmen Also!
Engineering & Technology Education
COURSES
DESCRIPTION
GOOD FOR
Engineering &
Design
Hand drafting, computer
drafting (CADD), design,
problem solving, building.
Engineering
Innovation &
Invention or
Technical &
Architectural
Design
Interemediate applications
of CADD to modeling or
architecture.
Engineering
Architecture
Art
Woods (1-4)
Design and build items using Construction
wood.
Carpenter
Home
Ownership &
Repair
Build and repair homes.
(1 Semester Linked to
Personal Finance)
Honors Senior
Seminar in
Technology
For seniors interested in
Engineering
Program
engineeringFLHS
or Science
a background
Others
in technology courses.
Construction
Trades
How Do I Learn More?
All course descriptions and a grade 6-12 flow
chart are available online at www.flhs.org
(academics).
All course pre-requisites are published early in
the calendar year.
2013-2014
FLHS Science & Technology Education
2013-2014
FLHS Science & Technology Education
Contact Information
Ronald M. Durso, Ed.S.
Supervisor of Science, K-12
Supervisor of Technology Education, 9-12
Supervisor of Physical Education & Health, K-8
rdurso@fairlawnschools.org
201/794-5450 x1004
The information contained in this
presentation is subject to
change. Contact the guidance
office or the supervisor for
updated information.
2013-2014
FLHS Science & Technology Education