Welcome to the Elkin High School Science Department!
Elkin High School Students will take a variety of science classes.
Students are required to have Biology, one Physical Science, and one Earth/Environmental Science classes for graduation. The chart below is an example of the course progression for students.
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9th grade
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Earth/Environmental Science
Earth/Environmental Science HN
Biology HN(only if completed NC Math 1 & Score level 5 on Science EOG)
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10th grade
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Biology
Biology HN
Chemistry HN (only if completed NC Math 2HN & Biology)
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11th grade
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Physical Science
Chemistry HN
AP Environmental
Pre-AP Biology HN(fall) & AP Biology(spring)
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BIO 111
CHM 151
PHY 110/110B
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12th grade
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*only 3 credits required, however if entering any type of STEM field another credit is strongly recommended
AP Environmental
Pre-AP Biology HN(fall) & AP Biology(spring)
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BIO 111
CHM 151
PHY 110/110B
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