Philadelphia High School for Girls
1400 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 276-5258
Biology Department

Philosophy of Department: We believe that girls in the 21st Century should have a solid science education. Professional opportunities (and high paying jobs) in biology-related fields are unlimited for girls after graduating from colleges and universities. It is possible to have a career in the sciences and still raise a family.

Administration:

Principal: Dr. Geraldine Myles
Assistant Principal: Mr. Bruce Butler and Mrs. Claudette Stone
Department Head: Dr. Martia Kendrick
Science Chairperson: Dr. Nathan Shifrin
Mrs. Stone on left

Faculty:

Mrs. Cheryl Irvine-Siddons
Ms. Susannah Starkweather
Ms. Christeena Mathews
Science Lab Assistant: Ms. Bertha May Henson
From left: Mrs. Henson, Ms. Starkweather, Ms. Mathews

Courses Available:

Advanced Placement Biology
Star Biology
Rapid Biology
Environmental Science
Genetics
Anatomy and Physiology

Course Description:

Advanced Placement Biology: A freshman level college course where students will be prepared to pass the Advanced Placement test given in May. Weekly laboratory investigations are coordinated with lecture topics. Students will be expected to participated in the George Washington Carver Science Fair. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry with a B or better in both.

Star Biology: A college prepartory course involving projects, laboratory investigations and lecture. Aligned with the Curriculum Framework of the School District of Philadelphia, topics covered include microscope, chemistry of life, plant and animal cell, homostasis and transport, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and ecology. Prerequisities: Placement Test.

Rapid Biology: A college prepartory course involving projects, laboratory investigations and lecture. Aligned with the Curriculum Framework of the School District of Philadelphia, topics covered include microscope, chemistry of life, plant and animal cell, homostasis and transport, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and ecology. Prerequisities: None

Environmental Science: A course involving the science and social impacts of human life on the Earth. Students who are interested in topics such as recycling, food chains, biosphere, biomes, population growth, natural resources, waste management, pollution control are invited to take this course after completing biology.

Genetics: A upper level course that is text and internet based that will heighten the student's understanding of genetics and explore some of the cutting edge research in this field. Prerequisities: B or better in Biology; Chemistry concurrently or completed with a B or better.

Anatomy and Physiology: A systems approach to studying the human body. Laboratory investigations include models and dissections. Prerequisties: B or better in Biology. A topic of interest is Brain and Behavior. Supplemental material provided by Brain and Behavior Institute 2001.

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