Graduation Requirement: 3 credits
Our Recommendation: 4 credits
Our traditional college preparatory sequence is biology, physics, chemistry, and an advanced science.
All courses listed meet the lab science requirement.
Anatomy and Physiology, Standard or Honors:
The student will study the structure and function of the human body. Students will learn the anatomical locations, structures, and physiological functions of the main components of each major system of the body. Additional assignments and tests will be required in order to fulfill the honors requirements.
Biology Basics:
The student will study living systems. Topics will include basic biochemistry, cell structure, genetics, body systems, classification, plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Biology Topics:
Students will explore a variety of topics in biology. These topics will range from basic cell structure to genetics and evolution. Current events connected to the topics being covered will be explored and the student will determine the direction and depth of information per topic. The focus will include hands on-experiments and data collection and analysis.
Biology, Advanced:
The student will focus on the study of living systems in this second year course. Topics will include biochemistry, cell structure, genetics, body systems, classification, plants, animals, and ecosystems. Prerequisite: Biology
Biology, Cellular:
This course is the study of cells. Topics will include basic biochemistry, cell structure, cell transport, cell division, DNA, and genetics.
Biology, Standard or Honors:
The study of living systems. Topics will include basic biochemistry, cell structure, genetics, body systems, classification, plants, animals, and ecosystems. Additional assignments and projects are required for the honors designation.
Chemistry in the Community:
This course focuses on introductory chemistry topics including atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical formulas, chemical quantities, organic chemistry, and environmental chemistry with an emphasis on practical application to everyday life.
Chemistry, Advanced:
This second year course continues the study of chemistry, exploring specific topics in depth from a college-level textbook. It has a heavy emphasis on the more mathematical aspects of chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry
Chemistry, Standard or Honors:
This class will focus on atomic theory, chemical bonding, the metric system, the periodic table, chemical notation, chemical reactions, acids and bases, environmental issues, lab safety, and experimental design. Honors students cover additional topics including organic chemistry, oxidation reduction, and equilibrium.
Chemistry, Organic:
This course is the study of carbon based compounds, basically the chemistry of life. The course will focus on the basic structure, naming, function, and reactions of various classes of organic compounds in order to prepare students who are interested in pursuing medical oriented careers. Prerequisite: Algebra l
Ecology:
The student will study living systems. Topics will include history of life, evolution, biomes, ecosystems, carbon and nitrogen cycles, and communities.
Environmental Science:
This course will focus on the study of environmental issues with emphasis on understanding complex issues and community involvement. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Forensic Science:
In this course the student will study basic forensic science concepts. Topics will include: chemical identification of substances, DNA analysis, fingerprinting, and chromatography. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Geology:
In this course the student will focus on experimental design, the earth’s structure, rocks, minerals, weathering, and geologic formations. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Horticulture:
Students learn to grow starts from seed in our greenhouse before moving them to our off-site farm plot in Woodinville. Gardens will be planted and students will be hands-on with all aspects of farming. We will visit other farms to gain an understanding of the modern, organic farmer. In class, we will study soil science, organic growing techniques, carbon farming, growing zones, and vermiculture.
Life Science:
In this course students will study life systems. Topics may include: classification, basic genetics, plants, animals, cell theory, and current events. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Marine Biology:
This course is the study of marine life, ecosystems, diversity, and environmental issues. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Marine Biology, Advanced:
In this second year course, the student will meet individually to continue the study of marine life, ecosystems, diversity, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: Marine Biology
Meteorology:
This course explores the basics of weather and climate, including energy flow in the atmosphere, clouds, precipitation, winds, air masses and fronts, storms, and climate change. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Physical Science:
The student will study the basic physical science concepts. Possible topics include: density, atomic structure, motion, heat, light, electricity, and magnetism. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Physics, Advanced:
This second year course continues the study of physics concepts began in first year physics with an additional emphasis on the application of mathematics to solve physics problems. Prerequisite: Physics
Physics, Applied:
The student will apply the laws and principles of physics to hands-on projects. Topics covered will vary based on the projects chosen by the student. Topics may include: mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisite: Algebra I
Physics, Conceptual:
The student will individually study the laws and concepts of physics with minimal emphasis on related mathematics. Topics include: Mechanics, atomic structure, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, radioactivity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Algebra I
Physics, Standard or Honors:
This course focuses on the study of the laws and concepts of physics with additional course work emphasizing the mathematics of physics. Topics include: mechanics, atomic structure, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, radioactivity, and nuclear physics. Outside reading and an emphasis on quantitative problem-solving is required for the honors title. Prerequisite: Algebra I
Physics of Flight:
This course will focus on aerodynamics, Bernoulli’s principle, and other physics concepts related to aviation and flight. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Physics with Calculus:
This course continues the study of physics by introducing calculus concepts and focuses on their application to physics concepts and problems.
Science Topics:
The student will study a variety of science topics of interest. Emphasis will be on research and current events related to the topic of choice. The focus will also include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Science, Earth:
This course introduces students to Earth science. Topics include formation, evolution, structure, and composition of the Earth, plate tectonics and the rock cycle, the water cycle, and climate change. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Science, General:
This course will focus on the study of basic life, physical, and/or earth science topics. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Zoology:
This course studies topics including the origin of animal life, animal reproduction and development, classification of major phyla of animals and the major classes of vertebrates, structure, and function of animals, and basic concepts of animal behavior and ecology. The focus will include hands-on experiments and data collection and analysis.
Zoology, Advanced:
This second course in zoology focuses on the vertebrate classes of Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia. Concepts to be studied for each class include classification, evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, and physiology.