January 23, 2014Mr. Darrin P. Wolsko

Science Supervisor

The Science Program at

The Staff here at Watchung Hills…

• Love to teach!• Look forward to meeting your

students!• Are passionate, dedicated, and set

high standards!• Are committed to your students’

success!• Are excited to welcome you!

Science Goals…• Allow students to experience science

by doing science.• Provide authentic and meaningful

learning opportunities that connect to the world.

• Help develop critical investigatory skills.• Learn Big Ideas and relevant detail to

link the sciences together.• Demonstrate passion and generate

wonder!

Overview

• Course sequencing from 9-12– Required courses

– Elective courses

• Grouping– How students are placed for Grade

9 Science (Biology)

– H= Honors; A=Accelerated; CP= College Prep

Course Groupings

CP – College PreparatoryA – AcceleratedH – Honors

AP – Advanced Placement

Core Sequence (By grade)

Grade 9• Biology CP, A, H (Core

course). An end-of-course state test is mandated.

• Possible Elective… (IED) - Engineering

Course Sequence

Grade 10

• Chemistry (Core course)

• PLTW elective (POE)

• Other Science Electives.

Course Sequence

Grade 11• Physics (Core course)

• Other Science electives • AP Sciences• PLTW electives

Course Sequence

Grade 12

• AP science course

• Other Science elective

• PLTW elective

AP/Elective CoursesAdvanced Placement Biology, Chemistry, Physics,

Environmental Science

Elective Courses

(10,11,12)

ERD, Forensic Chemistry, Human Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Organic Chemistry, AutoCAD, Physics II, Aerospace Engineering

Project Lead the Way

*Please view the website!!

Introduction to Engineering/Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering/Architecture

SchedulingAP, H, A and CP Physics level core courses

Rotating block…lab linked to lunch.

4 day rotation

Bio CP and Chem CP

Elective Courses

4 single rotations

PlacementHow students are assigned• 9th grade

– 8th Grade teacher recommendation based upon…Science Grade, Math Grade, WHRHS Pre-Math Assessment, (NJASK)

• 10-12th grade– Performance in Biology NJBCT,

science/mathematics courses grades

– Teacher recommendation

FAQ• Is mobility possible between

different groupings from year to year when they get here?

YES…If students demonstrate success in our courses, we want to give them the chance to challenge themselves.

FAQ

• What other enrichment opportunities are open to students?

Enrichment Programs

• Robotics • Experimental Research & Design• Waksman Student Scholars• Rutgers Astrophysics• Science League• Chemistry Olympiad• Biology Olympiad• Forensics Club• Environmental Club• Future Doctors of America

Thank you very much for coming!!!

If you have specific questions, please email me at:

DWOLSKO@WHRHS.ORG