Author: Fortune, Billie

Science Department Tutoring Schedule *

INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE
TUES: F-204
F-217
WED: F-211
THURS: F-206
BIOLOGY
MON: F-216
TUES: F-209, F405
WED: F-403
THURS: F-405, F220
CHEMISTRY
MON: F-203
TUES: F-208
WED: F-201
PHYSICS
MON: F-210
TUES: F-205
*AFTERNOONS: 2:15—3:15

Perry High School Science Faculty

Jerry Bell	AP Biology, / Honors Biology
Brian Fireng	Investigative Science
Billie Fortune	AP Chem, Physics
Rebecca Goetz	Investigative Science
Sandra Gorton	AP Physics I, / AP Physics C
Caroline Hall	Environmental & Investigative Science
Stephanie / Hawkins	Biology, / Dept. Chair
Karen Hutchinson	Honors Chemistry, / Honors Science / Research
Anthony Iannarelli	Honors Chemistry, / Chemistry
Bryan Idleman	Chemistry
Jerry Irion	Honors Biology, / Biology
Heather Johnson	Investigative Science
Nicole Kennedy	Anatomy & Physiology, / Biology
Jill Kenyon	AP Environmental / Science, Biology
Jake Stoner	Chemistry

Perry High School

Science
Department

Pride * Progress * Purpose

Advanced Placement Courses
The AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through AP courses and exams with the AP Scholar Awards as follows:
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
National AP Scholar
Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
AP courses offered in Perry’s science department:
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics I
AP Physics C
Please speak to any counselor or AP teacher about taking an AP class at Perry.

STEM
Students enrolled in the PHS STEM Diploma and STEM Scholar Diploma Program will participate in a unique academic program that includes math, science, and technology courses all four years of their high school career.
Students who complete the program and earn a STEM Diploma or STEM Scholar Diploma, will receive several academic endorsements and special recognition at graduation. Any student who is interested in the biomedical, engineering, or computer science fields is encouraged to apply. The counselor for STEM is Mr. Fred Mann.

Featured Science Courses
Honors Science Research
This course presents techniques for basic and advanced principles of experimental design and data analysis, time management strategies for student research and successful science competitions. Students are required to complete one original independent science, math, or technology research project and compete in the Central Arizona Science and Engineering Fair. No science lab credit is awarded.
AP Environmental Science
This class provides students the opportunity to identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. This AP science course provides hands-on learning while connecting directly to current global issues.
Anatomy and Physiology
This course enables students to develop an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of the human body. Students will also learn the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body. This class involves several dissections and the opportunity to visit a cadaver lab.

Dual Enrollment
Perry High School partners with Chandler Gilbert Community College to offer dual enrollment credit. Dual enrollment allows students to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their individual post secondary interests. College credit earned prior to high school graduation reduces the average time-to-degree and increases the likelihood of graduation for the students who participate in these programs.
Science courses offered for Dual enrollment are:
AP Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Physics I
More information on dual enrollment can be found at http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/Academics/Dual/Pages/Home.aspx
To learn how courses transfer from community college to ASU, NAU and U of A go to http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CEG Be aware that the transferability of a course does not indicate how the course will apply to meet requirements or specific bachelor's degrees. To learn about general education requirements at your community college, visit: http://aztransfer.com/generaleducation/