Science Engineering and Technology Education at Fair Lawn High School 2016-2017: Welcome Class of 2020! GRADE 8 PARENTS NIGHT NOVEMBER 2015 Mr. Ronald.

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

[email protected]

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