1. Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Biology
PLMS Science Paths
Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Biology
Jeff Jewell – 6th Grade
Linda Mixell – 7th Grade
Jeff Burgard – 8th Grade

2. Track 1 – Middle School Science
6th: Life Science
Organisms - “Organisms From Macro to Micro”
Genetics – “ Our Genes Our Selves”
Evolution/Ecology – “Evolution/Ecology”
7th: Earth Science
Fundamentals of light: “Light: Part 1”
Earth Systems: “Catastrophic Events”
Solar System: “Earth In Space”
8th: Physical Science
Physics of light: “Light: Part 2”
Basic physics: “Energy, Machines and Motion”
Basic Chemistry: “Properties of Matter”

3. Science Paths… Grade Level Science Path I Science Path II 6
Life Science
Earth Science 7
Physical Science 8
Biology 9
Physics or Chemistry 10
Lab Methods 11 ? 12

4. Required for High School Graduation Chemistry/Physics Lab Methods
Grade Level
Math Path II
(2 years of HS Calculus)
Science Path 2 6
Integrated Algebra A
Earth Science 7
Integrated Algebra B
Physical Science 8
Geometry
Biology 9
Required for High School Graduation
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus or IB Math 1 10 11
Calculus or IB Math 2 12
Advanced Calculus, IB Math 3, AP Statistics or possible travel for additional math courses
Chemistry/Physics Lab Methods
Chemistry/Physics
Chemistry/Physics
Chemistry/Physics

5. Required for High School Graduation Physics/Chemistry Lab Methods
Grade Level
Math Path I
(1 year of HS Calculus)
Science Path 2 6
Integrated Pre-Algebra Topics
Earth Science 7
Integrated Algebra A
Physical Science 8
Integrated Algebra B
Biology 9
Required for High School Graduation
Algebra 1
Geometry 10
Algebra 2 11
Pre-Calculus or IB Math 1 12
Pre-Calculus or Advanced Algebra Functions and Trigonometry
Calculus or IB Math 2 or Statistics
Physics/Chemistry Lab Methods
Chemistry/Physics
Chemistry/Physics

6. Things to Consider… Academic Requirements Motivation and challenge
8th grade biology book is 10 grade reading level
Algebra II skills will be essential
Motivation and challenge
No courses will be “dumbed down”
Possible low level of success: C’s and D’s are possible
Maturity and comfort level
Possibly not with grade level peers
Cautious and careful behaviors essential

7. Recommendation… Look at the MSP Scores from 4th grade;
Students should be > 430 on reading
Students should be > 500 on math

8. Can my student change back to Track 1 once they have begun Track 2?
Students can only change back if they are receiving an “F”.
If they are successful until biology and fail biology as an 8th grader, can they retake biology in high school?
Yes, they can retake biology in high school. Passing the End of Course (EOC) Biology Test is required to pass high school
However: The grade will go on the high school transcript and will count toward overall high school GPA

9. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions
Any Questions?
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