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Central High School Open House 2021: Science

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Contact Information

Department Head: Janis Elliott

Email: janis.elliott@ops.org

Phone:531-299-5531

 

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Science Department at a Glance

  • Sequenced Science Classes Meeting the Needs of Each Student, including: 
    • Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Science Advanced Placement Courses:  College Board Directed Courses – AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C
  • Dual Enrollment Courses with the University of Nebraska Omaha:  AP Biology, AP Physics
  • Dual Enrollment Courses with Midland University:  AP Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate Programme Coursework:  IB Biology SL/HL, IB Chemistry SL/HL, IB Physics SL/HL, IB Environmental SL
  • Advanced Science Sequence:  Designed for students that excel in science.  See below for details.
  • Wide Variety of Elective Courses:  Astronomy, Marine Biology, Forensics, Earth Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Science Research
  • Science Competitions:  Science Bowl, Engineering Club, Chemistry Field Day, Scientific Research, Envirothon

Honors, AP, and International Baccalaureate Science Programs 

The Honors, AP, and IB Science Programs at Central are designed for students that desire an academic challenge and have good work/study skills.  The courses are designed to prepare students for the rigor of university studies.  Completion of these programs has been shown to be a strong indicator of success in college. 

The Honors Program
  • Honors Physical Science 1-2
  • Honors Biology 1-2
  • Honors Chemistry 1-2

Honors Option Electives:

  • Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Earth Science, Forensics Science, Astronomy, Physics
   

The Advanced Placement Program
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2
  • AP Physics C:  Electricity & Magnetism, Mechanics

Dual Enrollment Option Available for Advanced Placement Coursework

The IB Program
  • IB Biology SL 1-2 / HL 1-2 & HL 3-4
  • IB Chemistry SL 1-2 / HL 1-2 & HL 3-4
  • IB Physics SL 1-2 / HL 1-2 & HL 3-4
  • IB Environmental ESS SL 1-2

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