Freshman Year - Integrated Science
Sophomore Year - Biology
Junior Year - Chemistry or Physical Science
Senior Year - Physics or Chemistry

Integrated Science

This twenty week course focuses on the development of critical thinking and study skills for freshmen.This course emphasizes skills which will help students develop a more comprehensive and useful understanding of essential concepts in science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics. It will integrate quantitative analysis into the study of each conceptual area. The goal of this course is to impart the necessary skills for students to compete and excel in high school and college. The areas of emphasis are: Scientific Experimental Design and Data Analysis, Dimensional Analysis and Scientific Math Skills, Physical/Chemical Properties and the Composition of Matter, Forms of Energy: Kinetic and Potential, and Structure and Dynamic Changes of the Earth and its Atmosphere.

Biology

This course encourages the student to develop an investigative understanding of the life sciences through the morphology, physiology, phylogenic, and genetic make-up of organisms belonging to the five kingdoms. The laboratory in biology will enable the student to develop good laboratory techniques and research skills.

Physical Science

This course is designed to give a broad approach to basic topics of chemistry, physics, and astronomy. It will give the student additional insight to enable a continuation in the study of physical sciences. Laboratory work will enable the student to use the scientific method, collect data, interpret results, present data and produce graphs.

Chemistry

This course will give the student an understanding of the interrelationships between matter and energy with an emphasis on chemical theory as well as on the importance of qualitative chemistry. Laboratory work encourages the development of good technique, careful recording of data, and the ability to interpret results.

Physics

This course affords the opportunity for students to learn to derive equations and theorems through experimental investigations. Students are expected to develop their own approach to developing physical laws and theories in problem solving. Laboratory work will emphasize accurate acquisition and analysis of data.

Programs of Study

High Honors
Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Honors/College Prep
Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry
Physics – recommended elective

Science Requirement
All students are required to successfully complete two years of lab science courses.