science & engineering and technology education at fair lawn high school grade 8 parent’s night...
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Science & Engineering and Technology Education at Fair Lawn High School
GRADE 8 PARENT’S NIGHT NOVEMBER 2014Mr. Ronald Durso, Supervisor
Mr. Joe Ruggiero, Teacher of Woods TechnologyMs. Anastasia Amoakoh, Teacher of Chemistry
Our Program: An Overview• Diverse selection of laboratory-based science courses;• Opportunities to explore engineering, wood-working, and design;• 5 AP Sciences, 3 Middle College Sciences • 5 Honors Sciences, 2 Honors Engineering/Technology• 1 Molecular Biology College Research Course• Technology integration such as Tinspire, Google Apps, Vernier,
Gizmos; & Much More
FLHS Science Program
4 Year Overview
• State Graduation Requirement• 3 Years of Science• 1 Year of Career Education• Biology End of Course Assessment
• College Acceptance• 4-5 Sciences for STEM Majors• Engineering for STEM Majors
FLHS Science Program
Freshman Science Courses
2015-2016FLHS Science & Technology Education
Topics Periods Grade 10If Pre-Reqs Are Met
Biology Honors Living Things & Their World
6 Per Week Chemistry Honors
Physics CP Energy, Matter, Motion, Force, Etc.
5 Per Week Chemistry CP or Chemistry Honors
Env. Sci. CP Environment 5 Per Week Biology CP*
Env. Sci. Ac. Environment 5 Per Week Biology Academic*
*Contact the science supervisor during schedule time if you are earning A’s in math and science and feel you could take a more difficult course next year!
Freshman Science Pre-Requisites
FLHS Science Program
Grade 9 Science
Grade 8 Science
Grade 8 Math
Biology Honors
Science 8 (A) orScience 8E (B-)
Alg. 1 (B-)
Physics 9 College Prep
Science 8 (B+) orScience 8E (C+)
Pre-Alg (B+) orAlg. 1 (B-)
Environmental Science College Prep
Successful Completion of Any Grade 8 Science
No Math Pre-Requisite
Environmental ScienceAcademic
Completion of Any Grade 8 Science & CTP4 Scores
No Math Pre-Requisite
Science Electives
FLHS Science Program
Exploring Environmental Issues (CP)
AP Environmental Science
Forensic Science & Law Horticulture (CP, Hon)
AP Course SummaryAP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 AP Physics C, AP Environmental ScienceOther: Research in Biology (Linked to AP Biology)
S.T.E.M. Honors (Linked to AP Physics 1)
Middle College Course: Honors Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, GeoScience
Engineering & Technology Education
FLHS Science Program
COURSES DESCRIPTION GOOD FOR
Engineering & Design
Hand drafting, computer drafting (CADD), design, problem solving, building.
Engineering
Innovation & Invention or Technical & Architectural Design
Interemediate applications of CADD to modeling or architecture.
EngineeringArchitectureArt
Woods (1-4) Design and build items using wood.
ConstructionCarpenter
Home Ownership & Repair
Build and repair homes. (1 Semester Linked to Personal Finance)
ConstructionTrades
Honors Senior Seminar in Technology
For seniors interested in engineering or a background in technology courses.
EngineeringOthers
Courses in Red are Open to Freshmen Also!
How Do I Learn More?
All course descriptions and a grade 6-12 flow chart are available online at www.flhs.org (academics).
All course pre-requisites are published early in the calendar year.
2013-2014 FLHS Science & Technology Education
Contact InformationRonald M. Durso, Ed.S.Supervisor of Science, K-12Supervisor of Technology Education, 9-12Supervisor of Physical Education & Health, K-8
201/794-5450 x1004
The information contained in this presentation is subject to change. Contact the guidance office or the supervisor for updated information.
2013-2014 FLHS Science & Technology Education