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The DeBakey HSHP Science Department

The DeBakey HSHP Science Department. Our Goal: To increase the percentage of students earning college credit by passing the Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics exams. The DeBakey HSHP Science Department. Our Mission:

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The DeBakey HSHP Science Department

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  1. The DeBakey HSHP Science Department Our Goal: To increase the percentage of students earning college credit by passing the Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics exams.

  2. The DeBakey HSHP Science Department Our Mission: To provide laboratory-based courses that provide hands-on science experiences. Our lab facilities are separate from the science classrooms.

  3. 4-year Science Curriculum Sequence Required Courses • 9th grade: IPC Magnet / PreAP and Biology Magnet / PreAP • 10th grade: Chemistry Magnet / PreAP • 11th grade: Physics Magnet / PreAP • 12th grade: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and/or AP Physics Elective • 11th grade: AP Biology or AP Chemistry • 12th grade: Scientific Research and Design

  4. Additional PreAP/AP Science Requirements PreAP Biology: Development of Science Fair Topic PreAP Chemistry: Science Fair Project PreAP Physics: Engineering Project AP Science: Preparation for AP Exam

  5. 2011 Science & Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH) Grand Prize Winners

  6. 2011 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in L.A.

  7. Science TAKS Data Summary Commended YearPassage Performance 2005 99 % 27 % 2006 99 % 41 % 2007 99 % 40 % 2008 100 % 51 % 2009 100 % 61 % 2010 100% 72 % 2011 100% 86 % 2012 100% 89% * Percentage shown is for all students tested in grades 10-11

  8. Summary of AP Scores in Biology • AP Bio, 80.3% passing

  9. Summary of AP Scores in Chemistry 87% Passing

  10. Summary of AP Score in Physics 93% Passing

  11. The DeBakey HSHP Science Department has demonstrated excellence in preparing students for AP Sciences. Our students graduate with a strong foundation for college.

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