Recommendation Guidelines  for 9th Grade Science Courses North Allegheny School District  Ingomar Middle School   Mr. Schaefers
  

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Student Record:    Name: _________________________   Period: ______  Date: _____________ Homeroom#: _______

Honors Biology

This course is an in-depth approach to life science, with labs and demonstrations supplementing text, lecture and audio-visual materials.  This track requires a high level of reading and math computation skills, independence and maturity.  Students will frequently work cooperatively in small group lab situations.   This class meets seven/eight periods each week.  Students should expect greater competition and an increase in work load commensurate with the level of the class.

 

Honors Biology (#4609)  Students must meet three of the following four criteria:

1. “A” in 8 th grade Earth/Space Science

2. Iowa test score (math) at or above the 80th percentile

3. 85% or above in Advanced Algebra 1 OR 95% or above in Academic Algebra 1

4. Recommendation of 8th grade teacher

                                                                                                      Academic Physical Science

 Academic Physical Science is designed for the student with higher mathematical ability than those who opt for the Physical science course.  In this course, students will observe, analyze and solve physical and chemical problems in nature by using the scientific method and through the development and application of mathematical formulas.  Students should be capable of learning by inquiry and working cooperatively in small group and large group laboratory situations.  In addition, students are required to complete several self-directed research activities throughout the year.  This class meets five periods per week.

Students must meet three of the following four criteria:

1. 85% or above in 8th grade Earth/Space Science

2. Iowa test score (math subtests) at or above the 65th percentile

3. 80% or above in Advanced Algebra 1 (or a higher level math course) OR 85% or above in Academic Algebra 1

4. Recommendation of the 8th grade teacher



All other students will be enrolled in regular Physical Science (#4409) except for those identified as “Impact” students.  Those students will be enrolled in
 Impact Physical Science (#4209)

 8th grade teachers are to keep the following in mind while making recommendations:

>Honors students are self motivated, responsible, and independent. They have a history of high performance, excellent organizational and study skills and expect to be held to a higher standard.

 

* Please note that these guidelines are those expected to be published in the 2009-2010 Program of Studies but are subject to change.



 

 

 

Science Selection Process  Ingomar Middle School  Science Teacher Mr. Schaefers
 

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Recommendation guidelines  for 9th grade science courses

North Allegheny School District

The planned science course for the 9th grade students at NAI is Physical Science # 4409 

Qualifying students may elect to take Academic Physical Science # 4509 (85 % Science Grade ) or Honors Biology # 4609.
 

Student Record:    Name: _______________________________   Period: ______  Date: _____________ Homeroom#: ________

                                                         Math                                
Science                                     Advanced Algebra 1         Academic Algebra 1                             Benchmarks          Teacher                            
                                                                                                                                                              Reached                Recommended
Honors Biology                             85% or above Advanced Algebra     OR 95% or above in Academic Algebra    
                                    IOWA
                                percentile  (  80th percentile                   65th percentile  ( 85 % Science Grade )  )
 Academic Physical                      80% or above in Advanced Algebra  OR 85% or above in  Academic Algebra 
Average Grade %        %                 
                                                           

              _____         _____               _____                    or               _____                                            _____            _________ JFS

Teacher Recommendation- that the student is prepared for honors track work.
 
 8th grade teachers are to keep the following in mind while making recommendations:

>Honors students are self motivated, responsible, and independent. They have a history of high performance, excellent organizational and study skills and expect to be held to a higher standard.

All other students will be enrolled in regular Physical Science (#4409) except for those identified as “Impact” students. 
Those students will be enrolled in Impact Physical Science (#4209) 
                

Qualifying Science Course:
                                                          (85 % Science Grade )
 Honors Biology   ______ # 4609 Academic Physical Science ______ # 4509  Physical Science ______# 4409      Impact PS  _____  #4209

  

Please discuss the recommendation process with your parents, have them sign the form and then return before the date below.

Parent or Guardian signature: ___________________                         ____________________  Date due back:  3/ _____/ 09

Parent or Guardian signature: ___________________