Republic High School Science Department

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  • Science Department Overview

    Our students will have multiple opportunities to explore the inquiry process in various scientific disciplines throughout their K-12 education within the Republic R-III School District.
     
    “There is no doubt that science – and, therefore, science education – is central to the lives of all Americans. Never before has our world been so complex and science knowledge so critical to making sense of it all. When comprehending current events, choosing and using technology, or making informed decisions about one’s healthcare, science understanding is key. Science is also at the heart of the United States’ ability to continue to innovate, lead, and create the jobs of the future. All students – whether they become technicians in a hospital, workers in a high tech manufacturing facility or Ph.D. researchers – must have a solid K-12 science education.” ~NGSS Executive Summary Introductory Paragraph 
     

    Teacher Information

     

    TEACHERS

    CONTACTS

    COURSES

    Kim Adkins

    kim.adkins@republicschools.org    417-732-3650 ext. 5126
    • Biological Inquiry

    Courtney Dryden

    courtney.dryden@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5139
    • Biology
    • Biological Inquiry

    Tesa Farran

    tesa.farran@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5294
    • Physical Science
    • Physical Science Honors

    Cheyenne Hill

    cheyenne.hill@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5184
    • Biology
    • Human Body Systems
    • Medical Interventions
    • Principles of Biomedical Science

    Jerry Morton

    jerry.morton@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5179
    • Chemistry
    • Physical Science

    Joshua Neufeld

    joshua.neufeld@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5174
    • Biology

    David Smashey- Department Chair

    david.smashey@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5306
    • Biology 
    • Biology Honors

    Todd Smith

    		 todd.smith@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5167
    • Environmental/Forensic Science
    • Physical Science

    Jeff Strider

    		 jeff.strider@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5177
    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • AP Biology
    • Biology

    Jayme Tackett

    		 jayme.tackett@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5186
    • AP Chemistry
    • Chemistry
    • Chemistry 2 Honors
    • Physical Science

    Tim Thompson

    		 timothy.thompson@republicschools.org
    417-732-3650 ext. 5172
    • Earth Space
    • Physical Science

     

  • Specific Course Information

    Graduation Requirements: Physical Science, Biology 1, and 1 additional unit of science are required for graduation.

     

     

    Prerequisites: 

    Accelerated Physical Science- C or higher in both semesters of Algebra I in the 8th grade.

     

    Biology I (H)- C or higher in both semesters of Accelerated Physical Science or B or higher in both semesters of Physical Science.

     

    Chemistry I (H)-C or higher in both semesters of Accelerated Physical Science or B or higher in both semesters of Physical Science; C or higher in both semesters of Algebra I; Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II OR advanced/proficient status on teh Algebra I EOC is strongly recommended.

     

    AP Chemistry (H)- B or higher in both semesters of Chemistry I.

     

    Physics (H)- C or higher in both semesters of Geometry (H) and Algebra II (H) or B or higher in Geometry and Algebra II.  Concurrent Enrollment in Pre-Calculus is strongly recommended.

     

    AP Biology (H)- B or higher in both semesters of Biology I Honors or A in both semesters of Biology I; B or higher in both semesters of Chemistry I.

     

    Anatomy and Physiology (H)- C or higher in both semesters of Biology I (H), or B or higher in both semesters of Biology I and C or better in Chemistry.