Science
Science
4 units required for graduation:
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One unit of Biology
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One unit of Physical Science OR Physics
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One unit of Chemistry OR Earth Systems or Environmental Science OR AP/IB course
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One additional unit of credit, identified as a 4th Science option. The fourth science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements. A list of the many upper-level science and CTAE courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found on the GaDOE Science webpage.
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Students need to earn four units of credit in science; and
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The student’s chosen science pathway will include at least one Advanced Placement course (26.014; 26.062; 40.053; 40.083; 40.0841; 40.0842), or one International Baccalaureate course (26.01800; 26.01900; 26.06300; 40.08500; 40.08600), or one postsecondary course that fulfills a core graduation requirement in science; and
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Students need to complete two units of sequential course credit in one world language.
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Any AP/IB science course may be substituted for the appropriate courses listed above.
Advanced Academic Pathway in Science Criteria:
Advanced Academic pathways prepare students for career opportunities that will lead to multiple postsecondary options for advanced studies and skills.
- Biology I, Biology I Honors
- AP Biology
- IB Biology
- Physical Science
- Physics, Honors Physics
- AP Physics 1
- Chemistry I, Honors Chemistry I
- AP Chemistry
- IB Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- AP Environmental Science
- Earth Systems
- Forensic Science, Forensic Science Honors
- IB Sports & Exercise Science
- Zoology