Core

Physical Science – Regular, Honors

A lab based course that introduces students to major ideas in both physics and chemistry. These concepts include: scientific inquiry, forces and motion, energy and its conservation, electricity and magnetism, structure and properties of matter, and regularities in chemistry. Students will be required to do content related projects and express proficiency on the NC state Physical Science End of Course exam.

Biology – Regular, Honors

A lab based course that introduces students to major concepts associated with life science. Students will engage in discussions and activities designed to show basic knowledge and understanding of: scientific inquiry, ecology, biological molecules, cells, DNA, genetics, evolution, and classification. Students will be required to pass the NC state End of Course exam.

Earth/Environmental Science – Regular, Honors

A laboratory course emphasizing the process of scientific investigation through the study of the physical world. Students will explore the following course themes: geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography. Students will be required to pass a teacher-made assessment exam in order to show proficiency in the course.

Chemistry – Regular, Honors

A lab based course that provides students with a basic knowledge of key concepts including but not limited to: scientific inquiry, structure and properties of matter, regularities in chemistry, energy changes in chemistry, and chemical reactions. Students will be required to do content related projects and express proficiency on the NC state Chemistry End of Course exam.

Electives

Anatomy and Physiology

A hands-on course that introduces students to the thirteen body systems as well as the homeostatic imbalances common to each. Students will complete research projects for each body system, engage in discussions on current medical topics, as well as dissect organs associated with key organ systems. Students will be required to show mastery in key concepts on a teacher made end of course exam.

Sports medicine

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, it is multidisciplinary, including the physiological, biomedical, psychological, and pathological phenomena associated with exercise and sports.  This course would be applicable for any person interested in becoming an orthopedic doctor, chiropractor, athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, physical educator, etc… Topics to be covered are pathology, kinesiology, physiology, training techniques, nutritional consideration, environmental consideration, bandaging and taping, pharmacology, and specific sport conditions which include (ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, spine, and head).