A TEACHER SYLLABUS IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH OF THE COURSES LISTED BELOW:
| Introduction to Science | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Other Science Courses |
The science curriculum at North Quincy High School is designed to meet
the science learning standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks and the individual needs of the student. Science courses are
inquiry-based, stressing scientific literacy, critical thinking and
problem solving skills. A wide variety of learning activities including
extensive laboratory work, field trips, classroom use of computers,
access to the Internet, audiovisual aids, and other technologies are
employed to enhance the classroom experience for all students.
The Science Program provides each student with a foundation in the major
areas of science in a sequential manner. It is recommended that a
student pass each year of science before taking the next sequential
course. Please read the course descriptions carefully. Please note the
prerequisite(s) for each course, as successful completion of
prerequisites is necessary to ensure a greater degree of success in the
courses.
Prerequisites must be passed with a minimum grade of "70"
unless otherwise noted. Some courses require the written recommendation
of the teacher or department head. Many prerequisites must be passed
with a higher average as noted in the course description. Students must
pass a Grade 9 science course before progressing to a course offered for
Grades 10, 11, or 12.
It is recommended that students preparing for college follow a four-year
sequence of science courses. This is usually: Earth Science or
Introduction to Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
All Grade 9 and Grade 10 students must take a science class. Students
who have consistently demonstrated high ability and interest in science
throughout middle school may select Accelerated Biology 2014 as a Grade
9 course. However, they will be required to demonstrate on a written
exam that they have already met the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards
for Grade 9 in Physical Science and Earth and Space Science before the
end of the 8th grade.
Grade 10 students must take a biology class unless they have
satisfactorily completed biology in the 9th grade. Accelerated Grade 10
students meeting the requirements will take Accelerated Chemistry 2024.
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