Science
The goal of the Science course series is to give exposure to a variety of science disciplines through participation in exploratory experiences and activities throughout 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Students should have the opportunity to achieve all Science benchmarks for grades 6-8 by the end of the third year.
Course Name: M/J Comprehensive Science I and Advanced
Course Length: 1 year
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth opportunities to study concepts of Life Science and its applications to everyday life.
Course Name: M/J Comprehensive Science II and Advanced
Course Length: 1 year
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for the study of general concepts, theories, and processes relating to the Earth/Space Sciences, and their applications through exploratory investigations and activities.
Course Title: M/J Comprehensive Science III and Advanced
Course Length: 1 year
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth opportunities to study concepts of Physical Science and its applications to everyday life.
Special Note: Placement determined by performance, report card grades and teacher recommendation.
Course Name: Physical Science Honors (offered at select CSA schools)
Course Length: 1 year
Major Concepts/Content: This course is designed as an interactive, 21st century course focusing on basic physics and chemistry. Topics include forces and motion, energy through waves, electricity and magnetism, the matter around us, chemical bonding and reactions.
Special Note: Placement determined by performance, report card grades, teacher recommendation. High school credit class.
Course Name: Biology I Honors (offered at select CSA schools)
Course Length: 1-year
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to provide an exploratory, laboratory and real-life experience in the applications of biological sciences. Laboratory investigations which include the use of scientific research, measurement, laboratory technologies and safety procedures are an integral part of this course.
Special Note: Placement determined by performance, report card grades, teacher recommendation. High school credit upon passing EOC.
Course Title: M/J Science 1, 2 CLS (Cambridge Lower Secondary)
Course Length: 1 year
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature.