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High School Science
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The state of Maryland requires all students to complete 3 credits in science, aligned to NGSS, for high school graduation. Additionally, all students must meet the graduation requirement relative to a state assessment in science. Current WCPS students have several ways to meet this requirement:
- Pass any administration of the Biology HSA prior to May, 2017 or
- Take the Biology HSA in May, 2017 (no minimum score required) or
- Take the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) if/when assigned in the 2017-18, 18-19, 19-20, or 20-21 school years (no minimum score required)
As of 2021, MISA will become an end-of-course assessment for students enrolled in Biology or Honors Biology.
More information on MISA is available here: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DAAIT/Assessment/MISA/index.aspx
High School students in Wicomico County have a variety of Science courses from which to choose. Note that some courses have prerequisites - see the Course Catalog for details. Also note that all courses may not be available at every school. Course availability is determined by enrollment requests and availability of space and faculty.Current Science Course Offerings
- Environmental Science
- Honors Environmental Science
- Biology
- Honors Biology
- Physical Science
- Honors Chemistry
- Honors Physics
- Advanced Placement Environmental Science
- Advanced Placement Biology
- Advanced Placement Chemistry
- Advanced Placement Physics I
- Advanced Placement Physics II
- Honors Anatomy and Physiology (1/2 credit)
- Honors Astronomy (1/2 credit - only available at Parkside High School)
Dual Enrollment
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WCPS is pleased to offer students the opportunity to enroll in college science courses as part of our dual enrollment program. Students who enroll in and successfully complete these courses will earn high school and college credit. Note that receiving college credits does not guarantee that every college a student may later attend will accept the credits. Please contact your guidance counselor for more information and pre-enrollment requirements.
The table below indicates WCPS Science courses and their dual enrollment equivalents at local institutions of higher education. Please note that this is subject to change, consult guidance counselors prior to making enrollment decisions.
WCPS AP Course
(Title and Course #)
Approved Course
Wor-Wic
(Dual Enrollment)
Approved Course
Salisbury University
Approved Course
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Approved Course
Other University or College
AP Biology - 3562
BIO 105
BIOL 210
BIOL 101/103 and BIOL 111/113
*Any request from a college or university other than those noted on this chart MUST be accompanied by a course syllabus for review by the content supervisor.
AP Chemistry - 3563
CHM 105 and CHM 106
CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
CHEM 101 and CHEM 103
AP Physics I - 3544
PHY121
PHYS 121
or
PHYS 221
PHYS 121 and PHYS 123
AP Physics II – 3545
PHY 122
PHYS 123
or
PHYS 223
PHYS 122 and PHYS 124
AP Environmental Science - 3564
ENV 101
BIOL/GEOG 150
ENVS 101
NOTE: The above chart is subject to change, please consult the school guidance office prior to scheduling college courses for dual enrollment.