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 ParagraphTeacher Information
TEACHERS
CONTACTS
COURSES
PICTURE
- Biological Inquiry
Courtney Dryden
courtney.dryden@republicschools.or
- Biology
- Biological Inquiry
Tesa Farran
tesa.farran@republicschools.org
- AP Physics
- Physical Science
Jade Henigman
jade.henigman@republicschools.org
- Biology
- Principles of Biomedical Science
Hunter Lukenbill
hunter.lukenbill@republicschools.org
- Environmental/Forensic Science
- Physical Science
Jerry Morton
jerry.morton@republicschools.org
- Chemistry 1
- Physical Science
David Smashey
david.smashey@republicschools.org
- Biology
Jeff Strider
jeff.strider@republicschools.org - Anatomy and Physiology
- AP Biology
- Biology
- Human Body Systems
Jayme Tackett
jayme.tackett@republicschools.org - Chemistry 1 & 2
- Physical Science
Tim Thompson
timothy.thompson@republicschools.org - Earth Space Science
- Physical Science
Katrina Townsend
Katrina.townsend@republicschools.org - Biology
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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.