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.
| Mondays & Thursdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays & Fridays |
8:00-8:50- Spanish at LHS |
8:00-8:50- Spanish at LHS |
8:00-8:50- Spanish at LHS |
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.
World History US History
AP World History AP US History
Psychology Art History
Economics AP Economics
Government & Politics Government & Politics Diff
Russian History
World Religions
English 9 English 9 Diff
English 10 Creative Writing
English 10 Diff Oral Communications
AP Lit/Comp Literatures
Composition Career Ed
Literatures: American, Women's Science Fiction, Contemporary, Individualized, etc.
Geometry Pre-Calculus
Geometry Diff Pre-Calculus Diff
Adv Algebra Discrete Math
Adv Algebra Diff
Statistics
Anatomy/Physiology Anatomy/Physiology Diff
Genetics Environmental Studies
Chemistry Chemistry Diff
Zoology Earth Systems
Botany Physical Science
Geoscience Physics and Physics Diff
Forensics
Marine Biology
Zoology
Animal Behavior
Biology and Biology Diff
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.
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Psychology : Description available as soon as Jim gives it to me.
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Beth Briney: English and Communications
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Experimental Learning : Description available as soon as Beth gives it to me.
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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.