LEAPES Pilot Parent Information Meeting Living Environment Honors + - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

LEAPES Pilot Parent Information Meeting Living Environment Honors + AP Environmental Science

Wha� �� LE����? An opportunity for select POBJFKHS students to pursue and experience as many Advanced Placement Science courses during their high school career.

Selection Criteria ฀ Enrolled in accelerated Earth Science AND Algebra 1 ฀ Test Average above 90% in Accelerated Earth Science ฀ Test Average above 90% in Accelerated Algebra 1 ฀ Grade Average “ A ” in 8th grade English ฀ NO Outstanding homework/ classwork/labs ฀ Teacher Recommendation ฀ Guidance Counselor Approval ฀ Parental Approval ฀ Inner maturity to handle rigorous coursework

Comparison of LE Honors and AP-ES Curricula AP Living Environmental Environment Science Honors Evolution Biodiversity Land Use Protein Synthesis Energy Flow Soil Dynamics Nutrient Recycling Genetics Photosynthesis Resource Human Physiology Respiration Consumption Comparative Physiology Human Impact on Energy Conservation Cell Theory Environment Earth Science Concepts

Overview Combined curricula of Honors ❖ Living Environment and AP Culminating Environmental Science Meets everyday with a double Assessments ❖ period every other day ❏ May - AP Environmental Science End of Course Exam ❏ June - Living Environment Regents * Students will also be prepared for the Biology SAT II

Course Expectations - Complete required summer assignment - Participation in class discussion, case studies, homework, individual & group presentations, - Perform laboratory activities to satisfy both NYSED Living Environment and AP Environmental Science curricula - Complete assignments such a data analysis, textbook readings, current events, and other studies in a timely manner

Probable Sequence 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Regents Regents Regents Living Chemistry Physics Environment Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� 8th grade Honors Accelerated Honors AP Physics 1 Living AP Science Earth Chemistry May - AP �xa� Environment Science May - AP �xa� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - SA� �� Jun� - SA� �� AP Chemistry LEAPES May - AP �xa� May - AP �xa� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - Reg���s E�a� Jun� - SA� �� Jun� - SA� ��

Questions? Joyce Thornton Barry Science, Research and Technology Chair K-12 516-434-3138 jbarry@pobschools.org