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Schedules

The Zoo School runs on an A day B day block schedule. The classes you take on Monday will be the same classes you take on Thursday. Likewise, the classes you take on Tuesday will be the same classes you take on Friday. Wednesdays are reserved as "focus days," where speakers, field trips, or research is planned. There is about a forty minute lunch break, in which you can leave campus, or go to the Zoo Cafe if you wish.

Example of a student's semester schedule:

How does block scheduling work with the 8-period schedule at my home high school?
1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods can be taken at your home high school without interferance with Zoo School, since those classes end before 10:00 (which is when Zoo School begins classes.) Usually, music and language classes are offered in those periods, but if not, you can usually work it out to only miss a limited amount of time at the Zoo to attend classes at your regular home high school.

How do I commute from my home high school to the Zoo?
Chances are that someone who owns a car is leaving for the zoo from your school at the same time. Ask around at the beginning of school. It always works out, and is not something to worry about. Biking is also a great way to commute, especially if you go to Lincoln High. There are bike racks down by the portables.

With block scheduling, I can only take six classes. How do I get all my credits in?
Classes like computer applicaitons, photography, physical education, and applied arts are often taught during focus days or after school. The teachers are extremely flexible and always work with the kids to find out what works best for them.

Classes Offered at the Science Focus Program:

World History                                                          US History
AP World History                                                    AP US History
Psychology                                                             Psychology Diff
Economics                                                              AP Economics
Government & Politics                                            Government & Politics  Diff
If enough interest:    Russian History, World Religions, and /or Art History

English 9                                                                 English 9 Diff
English 10                                                               Creative Writing
English 10 Diff                                                         Oral Communications
AP Lit/Comp                                                             Literatures                                                       
Composition                                                            Career Ed
Study Skills


Geometry                                                                 Pre-Calculus
Geometry Diff                                                           Pre-Calculus Diff
Adv Algebra                                                             AP Calculus  
Adv Algebra Diff                                              
                                                            

Anatomy/Physiology                                                  Anatomy/Physiology Diff
Genetics                                                                     Environmental Studies
Biology Diff                                                                 Forensics
Chemistry                                                                   Chemistry Diff
Zoology                                                                       Entomology
Botany                                                                         Physical Science
Geoscience                                                                 Physics
Physics Diff

                                                        
Internship/Experiential Learning

Jim Barstow : Social Sciences
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U.S. History : Beginning with the controversial discovery of America and continuing throughout the country's struggles, you will study the evolution of American politically, economically, and socially. You are required to complete a research project by the end of the year that incorporates primary research.

World History : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

Economics : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

Citizenship Issues : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

Russian History : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

Psychology : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

Philosophy : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

World Religions : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.

Beth Briney: English and Communications
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English 9 : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

English 10 : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Communications : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Composition : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Creative Writing : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Experimental Learning : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Journalism : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Lang/Comp : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Literature : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Vocaubulary Building : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.

Sara Le-Roy Toren: Natural Sciences
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Forensics: Description available as soon as Sara gives it to me.