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Science Teachers
Mr. Harris - STEM Mr. Hoff - Astronomy, Meteorology and Oceanography, Integrated Science Mrs. Holt - Biology and Forensics Mr. Hoover - Biology Mrs. Lambert - Biology & AP Environmental Science Mr. Leyda - STEM:Biomedical Science Mr. McChesney - AP Physics, and Honors Physics Mrs. Peirano - Chemistry, Honors Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Mr. Printy - Chemistry and Physics Mrs. Ray-Bell - AP Biology and Honors Biology Mr. Ricker - AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry Ms. Robertson - Integrated Science Mr. Sasfy - Chemistry and Honors Chemistry Mr. Tullis - Integrated Science Ms. Williams - Anatomy and Physiology, Food Science, and Biology |
*Honors physics may be taken as a 9th grader if the prerequisites have been met.
*AP physics may be taken as a 10th grader if the prerequisites have been met.
The Pickerington High School offers a variety of coursework to meet the needs of all students as they prepare for their future in college, technical, and work situations. Three credits of science are required for graduation from Pickerington High Schools, one credit of Physical Science, one credit of Life Science and one credit of an advanced study in science. For students graduating in the years 2013 or 2014 students must have taken the following courses:
1. One full credit in biological science which is accomplished by taking a semester of Biology A followed by a semester of Biology B.
2. One semester in each of the following: Chemistry A, Earth Science A, and Physical Science.
3. One elective semester which could include: Chemistry B, any of the second semester Earth Science courses, Physics, or upper level biology courses.
Beginning with the graduating class of 2015, all students will take Integrated Science and Biology. Incoming ninth graders who have earned high school credit in the eighth grade will take Biology in the ninth grade.
Regardless of the requirements for graduation, each student should review the recommendations for college admission, honors diploma, vocational school and specific career choices to ensure that they select the courses that provide them with the best background possible to enhance their ability to attain goals they have set for themselves.
Prerequisites for Honors and Advanced Placement Science Courses
It is highly recommended that the student complete two A science courses before taking an Honors B science course. For all upper level Honors or Advanced Placement courses, the course prerequisites are stated in the individual course descriptions. These requirements may include successful completion of prerequisite science courses, a pre-screening signature, and certain grade requirements. Math prerequisites may also apply for Advanced Placement courses. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may submit an application to the science department head for consideration. A committee of science teachers/administrator counseling personnel will meet to approve the student's application and decide if appropriate rationale exists for the student's request for admittance into the course. In order to receive a weighted grade in Advanced Placement courses, all AP students must take the appropriate AP exam.
1. One full credit in biological science which is accomplished by taking a semester of Biology A followed by a semester of Biology B.
2. One semester in each of the following: Chemistry A, Earth Science A, and Physical Science.
3. One elective semester which could include: Chemistry B, any of the second semester Earth Science courses, Physics, or upper level biology courses.
Beginning with the graduating class of 2015, all students will take Integrated Science and Biology. Incoming ninth graders who have earned high school credit in the eighth grade will take Biology in the ninth grade.
Regardless of the requirements for graduation, each student should review the recommendations for college admission, honors diploma, vocational school and specific career choices to ensure that they select the courses that provide them with the best background possible to enhance their ability to attain goals they have set for themselves.
Prerequisites for Honors and Advanced Placement Science Courses
It is highly recommended that the student complete two A science courses before taking an Honors B science course. For all upper level Honors or Advanced Placement courses, the course prerequisites are stated in the individual course descriptions. These requirements may include successful completion of prerequisite science courses, a pre-screening signature, and certain grade requirements. Math prerequisites may also apply for Advanced Placement courses. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may submit an application to the science department head for consideration. A committee of science teachers/administrator counseling personnel will meet to approve the student's application and decide if appropriate rationale exists for the student's request for admittance into the course. In order to receive a weighted grade in Advanced Placement courses, all AP students must take the appropriate AP exam.