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Fair Lawn High School

Science Department Science Pathways

Updated January 2017 Ronald M. Durso, Ed.S.

District Science Supervisor

201-794-5450 x2409

rdurso@fairlawnschools.org

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An Overview of the 6-12 Science Progressions in the Fair Lawn Schools

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Decision Point Grade 11 Grade 12

During the Fall of Sophomore year, students should work with their counselors to decide which elective “pathway” they should follow in science.

Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Suggested Science Electives

Science 7E Science 8E Physics 9 CP Chemistry CP or Hon Biology Required Science Electives

Science 6 Science 7 Science 8 Environmental Sci. CP Biology CP or Hon Physical Science, Chemistry, Geo Science or Astronomy

Science Electives

Environmental Sci. Biology or Biology CP Physical Science, Geo Science or Astronomy

Science Electives

Science Pathways

Regardless of which science class you begin in when you make your transition to Fair Lawn High School, multiple pathways within the science exist for you if you do well in your

classes and choose your courses wisely. These charts are provided to you to help you make good course selections. Pre-requites apply. Courses may not be offered every year. See

the Science Supervisor for more information.

Information on this page is Subject to Change

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Suggested Course Sequences for Science Pathways for Students Who Begin in Honors Biology

Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10

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Grade 11 Grade 12 Physics is required prior to graduation. Options listed below may be ways to

double up on science and/or take science electives in grade 12. Biology & Life Science

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Honors or AP Physics 1* and Honors Anatomy or Honors Horticulture

AP Biology* Honors Anatomy Honors Horticulture

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Honors or AP Physics 1* and AP Chemistry

AP Chemistry* AP Physics 1 or 2

Earth & Environmental Science

Honors or AP Physics 1* and Honors Horticulture

AP Environmental Science*

Medical Careers Pathway Honors or AP Physics 1* and Honors Anatomy & Physiology

AP Biology Honors Anatomy & Physiology

Physics & Engineering Honors or AP Physics 1 and AP Chemistry

AP Physics 1 or 2 or C

Suggested Course Sequences for Science Pathways for Students Who Begin in Physics College Prep

Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10

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Grade 11 Grade 12 Biology is required in grade 11. Options listed below may be ways to double up

on science and/or take science electives in grade 12. Biology & Life Science

Physics CP Honors or CP

Chemistry

AP or Honors or CP Biology and Anatomy or Horticulture

Honors or CP Anatomy & Physiology Honors or CP Horticulture

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

AP or Honors or CP Biology AP Chemistry

Earth & Environmental Science

AP or Honors or CP Biology and Geo Science CP or Astronomy CP

AP Environmental Science GeoScience CP Astronomy CP

Medical Careers Pathway AP or Honors or CP Biology and Anatomy

Anatomy & Physiology Honors or CP

Physics & Engineering AP or Honors or CP Biology and Physics or Astronomy

AP Physics 1 Astronomy

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Suggested Course Sequences for Science Pathways for Students Who Begin in Environmental Science College Prep

Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10

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Grade 11 Grade 12 Biology & Life Science

Environmental Science CP

Biology CP

Physical Science CP or Astronomy CP or Geo Science CP

Anatomy & Physiology CP Horticulture CP

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Chemistry CP or Physical Science CP or Astronomy CP or

Physics CP or Chemistry or Astronomy

Earth & Environmental Science

Geo Science CP or Astronomy CP

Astronomy CP Geo Science CP Horticulture CP

Medical Careers Pathway Physical Science CP or Chemistry CP

Physics CP Anatomy & Physiology CP Physical Science CP Chemistry CP

Physics & Engineering Physical Science CP or Chemistry CP

Astronomy CP or Chemistry CP or Physics CP

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Suggested Course Sequences for Science Pathways for Students Who Begin in Environmental Science Academic

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Grade 11 Grade 12 Biology & Life Science

Environmental Science

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Biology Academic

Physical Science CP or Geo Science CP or Astronomy CP

Anatomy & Physiology CP Horticulture CP

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Physical Science CP or Geo Science CP

Physics CP

Earth & Environmental Science

Astronomy CP or Geo Science CP or Physical Science CP

Astronomy CP Geo Science CP Exploring Environmental Issues CP Horticulture CP

Medical Careers Pathway Physical Science CP or Geo Science CP

Physics CP Anatomy & Physiology CP Conceptual Chemistry CP

Physics & Engineering Physical Science CP or Astronomy CP

Astronomy Physics CP

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Enriched Science (Middle School)

Qualification for enriched science classes is based on a

FLBOE approved rubric in which grades in math and science

courses as well as scores on standardized tests are

considered.

Students in grade 7 enriched science must also qualify for

and take pre-algebra or algebra I in grade 7. Students in

grade 8 enriched science must also qualify for and take

algebra I or algebra II in grade 8.

Students who do not qualify for grade 7 enriched science

have an opportunity to qualify for grade 8 enriched science.

Students who do not qualify for grade 8 enriched sciences

have an opportunity to qualify for honors science classes at

FLHS.

Special Needs

Please speak with your case manager about special education

options which may not be reflected on this chart.

Moving from CP to Hon or from Academic to CP at FLHS

Movement from the CP level science course to an Honors

level science for a student who excels in a course (highest

A’s) require an internal evaluation by the Science Supervisor

if it is not directly indicated in the pre-requisites. Students

may contact the Science Supervisor in January to discuss this

placement for the following school year.

Honors & AP Classes (FLHS)

Eligibility for honors and AP science classes at Fair Lawn

High School is based on a student’s grades in their previous

math and science courses. Students must meet the pre-

requisites in order to maintain eligibility for honors and AP

classes. Please see the guidance department for pre-

requisites.

Summer Science Courses

Summer enrichment courses in science require approval

by the Science Supervisor. Summer enrichment courses in

math require approval by the Math Supervisor.See your

guidance counselor regarding taking classes in the summer

for make-up credit.

NJ Graduation Requirements

You must pass three years of a lab science to graduate

High School. You must pass biology, chemistry or physics or

environmental science, and on other lab science. You must

also take a State Biology Exam the year you take Biology. All

FLHS science courses except for Forensic Science (a semester

course) meet this requirement. Four – five years (courses)

of science are recommended for students who are

considering majoring in science, math, or engineering fields.

**Horticulture has not been approved by the NCAA for scholarships.

Photo Credits:

Use of these photos does not necessarily indicate collaboration or support of the following organizations and the Fair Lawn Public Schools

Cover Page: St Louis High School, Grace College, STEMCP,

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