High School Science
​​To meet the standards of colleges who require 3 high school sciences (2 with labs) we offer the foundational sciences of Physical Science and Biology every year. For a third science we offer Chemistry, Anatomy or Marine Biology to meet the demands of as many of our students as possible. Many students choose to take all 4 years giving them a solid foundation and high school record.
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Honors Physical Science (8 -11 grade)
Mrs. Danielle Londeree
Course fees $75​
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Course Description:
Have you ever wondered how rockets soar into space, why the sky turns red at sunset or how electricity powers your phone? This is your chance to discover the answers to these and many more questions! We will dive into chemistry, where you'll uncover the secrets of atoms and molecules. We’ll explore physics, learning about forces, motion, and energy that make everything tick. From understanding electricity and magnetism, to unraveling the wonders of light, waves, and the periodic table, every step of our journey will draw us closer to our Creator. As we learn more about our physical world, we will marvel at how amazing He is!
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Physical Science- Honors builds the relationship between science, technology, society and real life. This is a high school science with lab class so we will do numerous experiments. These experiments will need to be properly written up to receive complete credit. If the student completes the assigned work in accordance with the class requirements, this course should be recorded as an Honors Physical Science with Lab credit.
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Parents play an integral role in their student’s success. You will be required to make sure the modules (chapters) are read weekly, and all assigned work is completed. Work will be checked in class each week. Weekly assignments may include "On Your Own" questions, a Study Guide, Lab Reports, and periodically there will be assigned articles to read. Tests are given in class. Students should plan on spending approximately 45-60 minutes per day on their science work.
Required Curriculum:
Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science 3rd Edition Textbook; (Please note that the required text has changed from 2nd to 3rd edition.)
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Honors Biology (9-11 grade)
Mrs. Cara Abbott
Course fees: $75
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Course Description:
This is a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology and word roots, it provides the student with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, the creation model of origins, the evolutionary model of origins, dissections, and ecosystems. It also provides a brief survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Students who take and understand this course will be very well prepared for a tough university biology course. If the student completes the assigned work to the instructor's satisfaction, this course should be recorded as an Honors Biology with Lab credit.
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Parental Involvement:
Parents will be required to make sure the modules (chapters) are read weekly and all assigned work is completed. Work will be checked in class each week. Weekly assignments include "On Your Own " questions, a Study Guide or a Test, Lab Reports, and periodically there will be assigned articles to read. Students should plan on spending approximately 45 minutes per day on outside work.
Physical Science is a pre requisite to High School Biology.
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Required Curriculum:
Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition Textbook. (Please note which edition)​.
Prerequisites: High School Physical Science​.
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Chemistry (10-12 grade)
Mrs. Anne Holly
Course fees: $75
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Course Description:
In order to be able to understand this text, the student needs to have completed Algebra I. This course is designed to be a first-year high school chemistry course and gives the student a rigorous foundation in chemistry, in order to prepare him or her for a college-level course. The course covers the nature of science, the classification, structure, and changes in matter, atomic theory, significant figures, units, the periodic table, chemical bonding, formulas, reactions, balanced equations, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Students who take and understand this course will be very well prepared for a tough university chemistry course. If the student completes the assigned work to the instructor's satisfaction, this course should be recorded as an Honors Chemistry with Lab credit.
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Required Curriculum:
Discovering Design with Chemistry Textbook (hardcover) and solutions manual ISBN: 0996278478, ISBN-13: 9780996278478 https://www.christianbook.com/answer-tests-discovering-design-with-chemistry/jay-wile/9780996278478/pd/278478?event=CPOF​
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Prerequisites:
Students must be enrolled in Algebra 2 or higher math to be placed in Chemistry.
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Honors Anatomy (10-12 grade) (Offered in 2026-2027)
Mrs. Cara Abbott
Course fees: $75
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Course Description:
This high school course presents a comprehensive overview of both the anatomy and the physiology of all eleven organ systems of the human body. By learning and exploring the intricacies of the human body, students will develop a deeper understanding of how God fearfully and wonderfully created humans in His image. Because anatomy and physiology is best learned through hands-on activities, this course will be largely comprised of demonstrations, labs, and dissections. Lectures, group discussions, and group games will also be included during scheduled enrichment time. After completion of this course, students will be more than ready to take college level anatomy and physiology courses. If the student completes the assigned work to the instructor’s satisfaction, this course should be recorded as one Honors Anatomy and Physiology with Lab credit.
Parental Involvement:
Parental Involvement: Parents will be required to make sure the modules (chapters) are read weekly and all assigned work is completed. Work will be checked in class each week. Weekly assignments include "On Your Own " questions, a Study Guide or a Test, Lab Reports, and periodically there will be assigned articles to read. Students should plan on spending approximately 45 minutes per day on outside work.
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Required Curriculum:
Apologia Textbook: Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology, 2nd Edition, ISBN: 978-1935495727.
Prerequisites: Biology is a prerequisite for this class.
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Honors Marine Science (10-12 grade)
Florida’s Unique Ecosystems: Marine Biology & the Everglades
Mrs. Cara Abbott
Course fees: $100
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Course Description:
Dive into the diverse and dynamic ecosystems of Florida in this hands-on science course, led by an expert in Florida’s flora and fauna. This class explores the rich biodiversity of the Sunshine State, with a special emphasis on marine biology and the Everglades. Students will investigate the ecological relationships, conservation challenges, and unique adaptations of plants and animals found in Florida’s wetlands, coastal waters, and estuaries.
Through interactive labs, outside field excursions, and real-world scientific studies, students will engage with the environment firsthand—analyzing water quality, identifying native species, and studying the impact of human activity on these fragile ecosystems. Whether exploring mangroves, seagrass beds, coral reefs, or the River of Grass, students will develop a deep understanding of God's incredible design in Florida’s natural world and the importance of being good stewards to preserve it for future generations. This course is ideal for students passionate about environmental science, marine biology, and conservation.
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Required Curriculum: provided by HEED.
* This class will have optional field trips (non HEED events) for families that may require additional fees.
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Physics (10-12 grade) (Not offered in 2025-2026)
Mrs. Cara Abbott
Course fees: $75
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Course Description:
The science of physics is an attempt to explain everything that is observed in nature. This course will be an overview of the advances made over the last three thousand years in that monumental task and will provide a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics while heavily emphasizing vector analysis. This course is ideal preparation for a university-level physics course and will provide the student with a strong background in one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism.
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Parental Involvement:
Parents will be required to make sure the modules (chapters) are read weekly and all assigned work is completed. Work will be checked in class each week. Weekly assignments include "On Your Own " questions, a Study Guide or a Test, Lab Reports, and periodically there will be assigned articles to read. Every other week parents are responsible for proctoring tests at home and ensuring the student returns to class with his/her signed, but ungraded test. Repeated failures to do so will result in a student not being admitted to class. Students should plan on spending approximately 45 minutes per day on outside work.
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Required Curriculum:
Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd Edition (Model 978-1-932012-42-2), Access to internet at home to download study guides, Binder for storing weekly study guides and lab reports, Notebook for taking notes in class.
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in Algebra 2 or higher math to be placed in Physics. ​​