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Parkview High School WELCOME, 8 th Grade Parents & Students! - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Parkview High School WELCOME, 8 th Grade Parents & Students! - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Parkview High School WELCOME, 8 th Grade Parents & Students! Science Course Info & Graduation Tracks Kelly Almond Science Dept. Chair Kelly.Almond@gcpsk12.org GCPS Requirements Biology Chemistry Physics 4 th Year Science **High
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- Factors to consider when choosing a science
level: – Math Placement – Physical Science Teacher Recommendation – Rigors of each level – Work Ethic of Student
Three Levels of Science: College Prep (CP), Honors, and Gifted:
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- Honors Science is NOT easier than
Gifted.
- Instructional approach varies for
honors vs gifted.
- A student has to test into the Gifted
Program for Gifted science and are taught by gifted certified teachers. Keep in mind . . .
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9th Grade Math 9th Grade Science 10th Grade Science 11th Grade Science 12th Grade Science Algebra I CP Biology CP Chemistry CP Physics 4th Year Science Geometry Honors/ Gifted Biology Honors/ Gifted Chemistry Honors/ Gifted Physics OR AP Physics 4th Year Science Acc. Geometry Honors/ Gifted Biology Honors/ Gifted Chemistry Honors/ Gifted Physics OR AP Physics 4th Year Science
TYPICAL SCIENCE TRACK -- Student did not take bio in 8th grade OR did not accept bio credit
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9th Grade Math
9th Grade Science 10th Grade Science 11th Grade Science 12th Grade Science
Geometry Honors/ Gifted Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics (could be Honors/ Gifted Physics) AP Chemistry (Preferred)/
- ther 4th
Year Science Acc. Geometry Honors/ Gifted Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics (could be Honors/ Gifted Physics) AP Chemistry (Preferred)/
- ther 4th
Year Science
SCIENCE TRACK IF ACCEPTING BIO CREDIT
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4th Year Science Options
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Astronomy
- Environmental
Science
- Microbiology
- Forensics
- Oceanography
- AP Bio
- AP Chem
- AP Physics I
- AP Physics C
- AP Environmental
Science
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CP Biology Honors/Gifted Biology
Students are more extrinsically motivated; teacher support needed for abstract/critical thinking. Students are taught incrementally to be more self-directed and independent. Students are more intrinsically motivated and independent thinkers. Students should already be self-directed and independent workers.
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CP Biology
AKS-based with NO AKS extensions
Honors/Gifted Biology
AKS-based WITH Honor/Gifted AKS extensions Pacing & HW: No AKS extensions means pacing is slower allowing for more practice and application in class; expect 2-3 nights of written HW Classroom instructional approach: more teacher- centered with direct instruction via notes/lecture, problem-solving, labs/simulations Pacing & HW: AKS extensions require an accelerated pace since learning is more in-depth; students should be able to learn/master content quickly; expect multiple projects during the semester and nightly HW Classroom instructional approach: more student- centered with inquiry-based approach; less direct notes/lecture and more research by student
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CP Biology Honors/Gifted Biology Summative Assessments: include both multiple choice and free response questions. Application is emphasized over
- memorization. Covers
regular AKS without extensions. Summative Assessments: include both multiple choice and free response questions. Application is emphasized over
- memorization. Covers
regular & honors/gifted extensions built into the AKS
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If you have questions pertaining to your specific child’s situation, please do not hesitate to email me! I will be happy to help!
- Mrs. Kelly Almond – Science Dept. Chair