1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: N/A
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: N/A
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: N/A
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: 21 to 52 hours depending on subject area; major required.
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: N/A
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: N/A
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: N/A
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: 21 to 52 hours depending on subject area; major required.
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2. Course Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 4
- Required science courses: must include two lab course
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Yes
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? N/A
- If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes.
- Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? No
- Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? N/A
- If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes.
B. Grades 6-8
- Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)? Yes.
- Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? Full year
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? 6th.
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3. K-12 Enrollment
A. Percent of Grade 9 students enrolled in selected courses
|
Course |
Earth science |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Physics |
Percent |
14% |
61% |
93% |
18% |
B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
22% |
1,089 |
1997-98 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
1999-00 |
12% |
635 |
2003-04 |
14% |
Not Available |
C. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses
|
1999-2000 |
2003-2004 |
Course |
Students
(Percentage) |
Students
(Percentage) |
Earth Science |
Not Available |
Not Available
(1%) |
General Science |
787
(9%) |
Not Available
(5%) |
Physical Science |
3,146
(36%) |
Not Available
(36%) |
Life Science |
3,933
(45%) |
Not Available
(38%) |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
76.3% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
66.3% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
26.8% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: Standards for Teaching and Learning
- Year in which science standards were adopted: 2010
- Are state standards determined at the district level? No
- When will the state standards be revised? n/a
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6. Testing and Assessment
A. State Science Tests
|
Test |
Grade Levels Tested: |
Earth Science Component on the Test? |
DC CAS |
5, 8 and Biology in 10 |
No. |
End of Course |
Biology |
No |
B. State High School Exit Exam
- Name of Exam: No.
- Type of Test: Not Applicable
- Does the exam have a science component? Not Applicable.
- At what grade do students first take the exam? Not Applicable
- Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? Not Applicable.
- Does the exam have an Earth science component? Not Applicable.
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7. Textbook Adoptions
- Does the state select or recommend textbooks? Yes.
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Holt, Earth Science
- Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Holt, Environmental Science
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level: McDougal Littell, Earth Science
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8. State Contact Person
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