[Counselors] Science HS course progression

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

We do the following:
9th-Physical Science
10th-Biology
11th-Chemistry, Anatomy, Earth Science
12th-Higher level science

On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 7:59 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
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> 9th--Physical science
> 10th--Bio I
> 11th--Chem,  Anatomy/Phys, or Environmental
> 12th--Any of the above plus Physics
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> Date: 02/14/17 08:21 AM
> Subject: [Counselors] Science HS course progression
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> Hi everyone, I am hoping for some input on HS science course offerings...
> We have been told that the 10th grade state "science assessment" that
> replaces the Biology I EOI will actually be Biology content, which means
> our students that take Biology I as a 9th grader will be at a disadvantage
> since they are taking Chemistry during their Bio testing year. Also, if any
> student takes Biology as a junior they would not be prepared at all.
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> We are now looking at having all sophomores take Biology I. The problem is
> this limits the upper level science courses they can get in before
> graduation that have biology as a prerequisite. I hesitate on whether we
> need to cater to the mandated test date- or to meet the needs of the
> students and continue to allow highly motivated freshmen to take Biology.
> Also, I am not clear if the Biology pass skills will continue to be the
> standards tested or if this will be changed again.
> Would anyone be willing to share your course progression and logic for
> high school science classes? Also, is your understanding of this test the
> same as what we were told and do any of you have more information on this
> test for future years?
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> ​Thanks
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> Jill Moery
> Guidance Counselor
> Hennessey High School
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> Phone: 405.853.4722 <(405)%20853-4722> or 405.853.4394 <(405)%20853-4394>
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> Fax: 405.853.4644 <(405)%20853-4644>
> Email: jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us
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