Science

CHS/AP Biology is a year long course in which you would gain 1 high school credit and 3 college credits and 1 lab credit upon passing and an additional 3 college credits upon passing the AP exam. The class is currently taught by James Tiano and is affiliated with Seton Hill University. To sign up for this course you must first meet the Dual Enrollment qualifications. This course is only available to juniors and seniors at WHS. WHS will cover the $220.00 cost associated with the course as well as the $92.00 required for the AP Exam within restrictions listed in the CHS Policies and AP Agreement.

Course Description (as written by Washington School District)

"This course is designed for the student who is planning to study the biological sciences (i.e., medicine, dentistry, nursing, forestry, etc.). The course is designed to be the equivalent of the general college biology course. Students should attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a responsible competence in dealing with biological problems. This course will develop the student’s ability to think and express ideas orally, and in writing, with clarity and logic. Students taking this course may have some summer assignments. Students will also be required to take the national AP Science exam given in May to qualify for college credit."

Contact Instructer?

tianoj@prexie.org

CHS Chemistry is a year long course in which you would gain 1 high school credit and 4 college credits upon passing. The class is currently taught by Laura Dorman and is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. To sign up for this course you must first meet the Dual Enrollment qualifications and have passed a high school chemistry course with an 80%. This course is only available to juniors and seniors at WHS. WHS will cover the $300.00 cost associated with the course within restrictions listed in the CHS Policies and AP Agreement.

Course Description (as written by Washington School District)

"College in High School Chemistry is an advanced study at a level equivalent to a general college chemistry course. This course emphasizes chemistry as an intellectual activity and provides the rigorous training needed for advanced college courses in chemistry (or related fields). In this course, the student should attain a depth of understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry and competence in performing chemical problems and equations. This course should contribute to the development of the student’s ability to problem solve and to express concepts and rationales of chemistry, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic. Also, this course includes one lab period each week. Students taking this course may be required to complete a summer assignment. Students will be required to enroll in the College in High School/Dual Enrollment Program through the University of Pittsburgh where they will receive four (4) college credtis for their efforts of earning a C– average or higher. Also, students will be required to attend three (3) laboratory days at the University of Pittsburgh."

Contact Instructer?

dorman1@prexie.org

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