GD PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PLACEMENT APPLICATION
Class of 2021
Application for Placement into Honors Biology
In order to ensure student success in not only their freshmen year studies, but also subsequent science courses, students
requesting placement into Honors Biology, without being first placed into Honors Geometry, will be required to meet the
following criteria:

Previous study in a physical science type course, with a transcript reflecting an ‘A’ grade

Passing a physical science content and skills assessment with a score of 85% or higher
By completing and returning this form, you are requesting that a test be set aside for the student to attempt. Tests will be
taken after school from approximately 3:15-4:15 pm on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Girls Division room
203. Please indicate on this form which day the student is coming in, so the proper number of tests are available. Cancellation
is requested 24 hours in advance of the testing day. Results of the student’s exam, and class placement will be sent via email
no later than Thursday, May 11.
In order to secure the student’s test, please provide the following information:
Student’s Full Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Graduation Year: _____________________
Phone Number for Student: ____________________ Email Contact for Student: ________________________________________________________
Student’s Middle School: __________________________________ Current Science Course Name: _____________________ Grade: __________
Parent or Guardian Contact’s Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number for Guardian: __________________ Email Contact for Guardian: _______________________________________________________
Please circle which day the student will be attempting the exam:
Tuesday, May 9
3:15 pm
GD 203
Wednesday, May 10
3:15 pm
GD 203
This completed form is requested either hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to Emily Glenn ‘08
([email protected]) no later than Monday, May 8, 2017.
Please contact Emily Glenn ‘08, Girls Division Science Department Chair ([email protected]) with
any questions.
Outline of Skills and Content to be Assessed on the Regis Jesuit Girls Division
Physical Science Assessment
In order to ensure student success in not only their freshmen year studies, but also
subsequent science courses, the following skills and content areas will be assessed in a 30
multiple choice, and 10 short-answer format, over a 60-minute period. Students receiving
a passing score of 85% or higher, contingent with documented, successful completion of a
previous physical science course with an ‘A’ grade, will be exempted from physical
science, and automatically enrolled in Honors Biology.
In order to evaluate the student’s general scientific skills, the student will be asked to:
1. Interpret and analyze information presented in graphical and tabular form
2. Gather information from a reading passage, and apply that information in light of a scientific
experiment.
3. Identify the components of a scientific investigation (i.e differentiate between a dependent,
independent and control variable) and refine or correct a suggested scientific study
4. Propose a scientific protocol in order to test a specific variable.
5. Convert between metric and English units, and within the metric system (conversion guide will be
provided for reference)
6. Identify proper laboratory-safety technique and proper use of scientific equipment.
Please contact Emily Glenn ‘08, Girls Division Science Department Chair ([email protected]) with
any questions or concerns.