Biology & Honors Biology

Grade Level:   9th – 10th A-G certified (if charter approved)

Biology is a two-semester course

Pre-requisites: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Algebra 1

Taught by

Malia Poggio

Tuesday

12:30 – 2:30

COST: $525.00 PER SEMESTER

(1) Annual Payment of $1050.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.

(2) Semester Payments of $525.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd-semester payments must be made no later than one week before classes begin.

(4) Quarterly Auto-Payments of $262.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.

(10) Monthly Auto-Payments of $105.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin. These will automatically bill on the same date every month.

BIOLOGY HONORS PRICING

1) Annual Payment of $1150.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.

(2) Semester Payments of $575.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd-semester payments must be made no later than one week before classes begin.

(4) Quarterly Auto-Payments of $287.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.

(10) Monthly Auto-Payments of $115.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin. These will automatically bill on the same date every month.

 

Review A-G Certification

Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are in person for class.       

High School Biology (NGSS-Aligned, A–G Certified*) is a rigorous course designed to fulfill one of the two required science credits for graduation. It is aligned with California NGSS for high school life sciences. Meeting weekly for 2.25 hours, students explore topics such as:

  • cellular biology
  • biomolecules,
  • enzymes
  • photosynthesis
  • cellular respiration
  • genetics
  • protein synthesis,
  • mitosis
  • meiosis
  • evolution
  • natural selection
  • ecology, and ecosystem dynamics, including human impacts

All of this instruction while developing proficiency in laboratory skills, experimental design, data analysis, scientific communication, and evidence-based reasoning. Instruction integrates NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (modeling, investigation, data analysis, explanation, and argumentation), and Crosscutting Concepts (cause and effect, structure and function, energy and matter, systems, and stability and change). All lab supplies are provided for in-person learners. Office hours will be by appointment only via Zoom. An Honors option offers advanced assignments and CLEP Biology preparation for potential college credit. 

IMPORTANT: Textbook required: 
Free & downloadable Concepts of Biology through OpenStax.
https://openstax.org/details/books/concepts-biology
You may also purchase a printed version, but please purchase early to allow for shipping time.  

 


HONORS BIOLOGY STUDENTS ONLY:
Students who add the HONORS portion will have additional information and assignments to complete. Students will cover material appropriate for them to take the CLEP exam for college credit. Honors students are encouraged to attend weekly biology study hall or office hours. Also A-G certified.