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Science & Engineering and Technology Education at Fair Lawn High School
2016-2017: Welcome Class of 2020!
GRADE 8 PARENT’S NIGHT NOVEMBER 2015Mr. 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, new “STEM Lab” • 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
FLHS Science & Technology Education
Topics Periods
Biology Honors Living Things & Their World
6 Per Week
Physics College Prep Energy, Matter, Motion, Force, Etc.
5 Per Week
Env. Sci. College Prep Environment 5 Per Week
Env. Sci. Academic Environment 5 Per Week
Freshman Science Pre-Requisites & Progressions
FLHS Science Program
Grade 9 Science
Grade 8 Science
Grade 8 Math
Grade 10 Science(Typical)
Biology Honors
Science 8 (A) orScience 8E (B-)
Alg. 1 (B-)(Algebra 2 in Grade 9)
Chemistry Honors
Physics 9 College Prep
Science 8 (B) orScience 8E Successfully Completed
Pre-Alg (B) orAlg. 1 (B-)(Algebra 1 or 2 in Grade 9)
Chemistry Honors orChemistry CP
Environmental Science College Prep
Successful Completion of Any Grade 8 Science
No Math Pre-Requisite Biology CP*
Environmental ScienceAcademic
Completion of Any Grade 8 Science & CTP4 Scores
No Math Pre-Requisite Biology Academic*
*Speak to Mr. Durso in January about Moving Up One Level Next Year if you Have Straight A’s The Current Year.
Science Electives(Double Up Junior Year or Take As Elective Senior Year)
FLHS Science Program
Advanced Placement ProgramAP Biology, AP ChemistryAP Physics 1, AP Physics CAP Environmental ScienceResearch in Biology (Link to Biology AP)S.T.E.M. Honors (Link to Physics/Chemistry AP)
FDU Middle College ProgramHonors Anatomy & PhysiologyHorticulture CP/HonorsAstronomy CPGeo Science CP
Other ElectivesAnatomy CP, Forensic Science
Introductory (Open to Grade 9-12)Engineering & Technology Education
FLHS Science Program
COURSES DESCRIPTION Recommended forEngineering & Design
Hand drafting, computer drafting (CADD), design, problem solving, building.
Engineering
Woods 1 Design & build items using woods.
Construction, Carpenter
Intermediate & Advanced / HonorsEngineering & Technology Education
FLHS Science Program
COURSES DESCRIPTION Recommended forInnovation & Invention or Technical & Architectural Design
Intermediate applications of CADD to modeling or architecture.
EngineeringArchitectureArt
Woods 2, 3, 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
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.
FLHS Science & Technology Education
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.
FLHS Science & Technology Education