Science
Provoking Curiosity
Our program builds on students‘ natural curiosity by providing them with an essential body of scientific knowledge and a forum for conducting inquiries into the physical and biological world. They are exposed in-depth to the field of science, from the revolutionary insights of Newton and Galileo to provocative current topics such as nuclear power, genetic engineering, robotics, space science, and artificial intelligence.
Some Possible Sequences Through the Science Curriculum
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Grade 9
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Grade 10
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Honors Biology
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Advanced Studies Biology
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Honors Physics
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Honors Chemistry
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Honors Chemistry
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Advanced Studies Chemistry
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Honors Physics with Calculus
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Advanced Studies Physics C;
Biology
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Biology
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Advanced Studies Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Honors Chemistry
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Advanced Studies Chemistry
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Honors Physics
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Honors Biology
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Astronomy or Marine Biology
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Biology
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Honors Chemistry
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Physics
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Environmental Science or Neuroscience
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Biology
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Honors Chemistry
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Honors Physics with Calculus
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Advanced Studies Physics C or
Physics II
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Honors Biology
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Honors Chemistry
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Honors Physics with Calculus
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Advanced Studies Physics C,
Physics II, or Anatomy & Physiology
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In addition, many high school students elect to enroll in independent studies/special topics to further pursue concepts related to Science. Sample courses include: Applied Physics, Biochemistry in the Lab, Cognitive Science, Organic Chemistry, Computational Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Solar Army: Chemical Innovation, Metabolic Disease, and much more.