4201    Biology 1-Honors

*Special Note: Registering for an AP or Honors course is meant to be a YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT.  If you wish to drop an AP or Honors course, you will have to wait until one week after the semester begins.

Honors Biology 1 is a survey course in the Life Sciences designed to challenge the advanced sophomore-level student.  This rigorous course requires a high level of commitment and effort from the honors student.  It is more in-depth and faster paced than the regular biology course, with a greater emphasis on critical thinking and independent learning.  Successful completion of this class will better prepare students for other advanced level courses.  Prerequisite(s): Signature of current Science teacher is required on registration form.  “B” or better in Math, Science, and English is recommended. 

*Grade 9 ONLY: Completion of Algebra 1 (or higher) AND application/selection is required.

9th Grade Honors Application

1.0 Credit