Sophomore Instructors:                                                                                                      

Ms. Kat Schabel, English

Ms. Kristen Van der Linden, World History

Ms. Monica Nichols, Spanish 

Ms. Corey Fitzpatrick, Integrated Math

Ms. Carolina Espinosa, Biology and Chemistry

Ms. Megan Mroczek, Biology and Chemistry   

Yearlong Essential Question:  How are we shaped by our world, and how do we shape the world?

Biology 1-2H and Chemistry 1-2H Honors Biology is a laboratory science course in which we will examine the science of living things on earth. Honors Chemistry is a laboratory science course in which we will learn about the composition and interaction of matter. At Bioscience High School, the learning objectives for these two courses will be integrated, resulting in a two-hour Biology/Chemistry course. Throughout the integrated course, we will use a variety of methods to study life and matter including: experimentation, analysis of data, presentations, projects, discussions, reading and writing strategies, and examination of the relevance of Biology and Chemistry in the past, present, and future.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4H Emphasis will be placed on advanced placement language and literature elements in order to prepare students for the AP exams. This course reinforces literacy concepts and skills learned in the first year course and provides Spanish-speaking students opportunities to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Course content will include literature-based units combined with grammar, reading and writing activities for personal and academic purposes

Spanish 3-4H This course builds on the second year of language within the honors program. Spanish 3-4 H will place emphasis on developing exceptional proficiency in oral expression and knowledge of the Spanish culture. In addition, Spanish 3-4 H will provide students with the necessary preparation to succeed in the Spanish language AP exam.

English 3-4H This course builds on the second year of language within the honors program. Spanish 3-4 H will place emphasis on developing exceptional proficiency in oral expression and knowledge of the Spanish culture. In addition, Spanish 3-4 H will provide students with the necessary preparation to succeed in the Spanish language AP exam.

World History/World Geography 3-4H Geography: Using inquiry in geography will help students understand and appreciate their own place in the world and fosters curiosity about global diversity of environments and cultures. Thinking geographically requires knowing that the world is a set of complex ecosystems interacting at multiple scales to structure the spatial patterns and processes that influence our daily lives.

World History: Using inquiry in history high school students explore a variety of peoples, events, and movements in world history with a focus on inquiry into the impact of social, geographic, political, and economic influences on historical events. A world history course should include the study of the peoples of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. A balanced approach to the Eastern and Western Hemispheres is needed for a comprehensive study of world history topics. A world history course can be organized in a variety of ways including thematic, chronological, regional, or through case studies