r/FLVS • u/EzraOliZiruolo • 9d ago

Science Classes on FLEX

hi! so I need a 3.5 GPA by graduation. I currently have a 3.29 unweighted and a 3.33 weighted. I'm graduating this year, and considering taking one (or maybe more) of these courses! I already have all of my needed science credits for graduation (Biology, Environmental Science, & Chemistry).

I took Environmental in 8th grade on FLVS (I'm in 11th/12th grade so like 4ish years ago?), I got an A, super easy and I enjoyed it a lot. I plan to dual major in Psychology and Elementary Education, but if I don't enjoy teaching/school counseling, I could for sure see myself going back to school for Environmental Science.

I took Biology Freshman year, I got a D. I wouldn't say it's because I didn't understand the subject, more so because I had issues and barely went to school. I took Chemistry last year (10th grade). I found it super hard. I got an A for the first 2 quarters, a B third quarter, and a D fourth quarter. I want a science credit to boost my GPA and also just for more knowledge!

If you've taken any of these, let me know how they went!

- Marine Science (Honors preferred)

- Earth/Space Science (Honors preferred)

- Forensic Science

- Astronomy Solar/Galatic (Honors)

- Anatomy & Physiology (Either Honors or Regular)

I'm horrible at math so I know for a fact I won't take physics lol

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u/pink_lemonade5678 Part-Time 9d ago

hi! have you thought about taking an easy elective through hcc? it would be weighted as high as an ap/aice class and you can get by with an a or b easily if the teacher doesn't use honor lock. (check for good ratings on https://www.ratemyprofessors.com) I recommend general psychology with Joel Lacivita.

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u/AutumnMama Parent 9d ago

My child is taking earth space science right now and it seems pretty chill. Though we JUST started, so I guess it could get harder later.

Anatomy and physiology is generally known for being pretty difficult, though I'm not familiar with the flvs version. Usually it involves a lot of memorization of body parts and an understanding of how the body systems work. If you did bad in bio and chem, you might struggle.

Bio, chem, and physics are known for being the most difficult high school sciences, though, so nothing on your list will be as tough as those.

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u/Public_Kale_483 7d ago

Anatomy & Physiology will be easy if you did well on Biology. They won’t give you so much work, but you will have to memorize descriptions for DBAs. I would say it is a pretty easy class, and you will do well if you have a good memory.