SCIENCE
One of the most important things in life is to never stop questioning. Understanding how the world works, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest features of space, leads our students to a deeper appreciation for our place in the universe. The faculty and science curriculum at Porter-Gaud strive to develop learners who will leave our classrooms continuing to question and learn about the world around them. Course Offerings: Biology / Honors Biology Chemistry / Honors Chemistry Physics / Honors Physics Advanced Topics in Biology Honors Biotechnology Research
Oceanography AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Environmental Science
Human Biology Wildlife Zoology Forensic Science Psychology
Science Department Honors/AP Admissions Criteria Honors Biology +Grade of 92 or above in 8th grade science and recommendation from 8th grade Science teacher +English Requirement. Must meet one of the following: +ERB Reading Comprehension score of at least 7 +8th grade English grade of at least 90 +Recommendation from 8th grade English teacher +Math Requirement. Must meet one of the following: +ERB Math combined average of at least 7 +8th grade Math grade of at least 90 +Recommendation from 8th grade Math teacher Honors Chemistry +Rising Sophomores +Grade of 90 or above in Algebra I +Recommendation from current math and science teachers +Standardized test scores on ERB of a stanine 6 or above +Rising Juniors +Grade of 88 or above in Algebra II +Recommendation from current math and science teachers +PSAT math score of 600 or above or PreACT STEM score of 26 or above Meet all 3 criteria – Approved | Meet 2 of 3 – Approval likely | Meet 1 of 3 – Approval unlikely
Honors Physics +Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors +PSAT Math score of 600 or above or PreACT STEM score of 26 or above +Algebra II average of 90 or above (88 in Honors Algebra II) +Strong teacher recommendations from current math and science teachers Meet all 3 criteria – Approved | Meet 2 of 3 – Approval likely | Meet 1 of 3 – Approval unlikely
AP Chemistry +Grade of 88 or above in all math and science courses +Recommendation from current math and science teachers +PSAT math score of 630 or above or PreACT STEM score of 26 or above Meet all 3 criteria – Approved | Meet 2 of 3 – Approval likely | Meet 1 of 3– Approval unlikely
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