DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY
The science curriculum will help students to discover relationships and concepts that will lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the "world in which they live". Students examine factual knowledge concerning the laws and conditions of the physical and biological world. All science courses are laboratory-oriented. Every student must earn two (2) credits in science for graduation. In addition, students in the liberal arts and technical academies must earn three (3) credits in science to graduate.
Typical Progressions in Science:
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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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Physical Science
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Biology
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Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry/ (AP)
Environmental Science /(AP)
Physics /(AP)
Biotechnical
Engineering
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Anatomy & Physiology
Biology /(AP)
Chemistry/ (AP)
Environmental Science /(AP)
Physics /(AP)
Biotechnical Engineering
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Physical Science
Biology
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Chemistry or
AP Chem
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Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry AP
Environmental Science AP
Physics AP
Biotechnical Engineering
Biology AP
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Anatomy & Physiology
Biology AP
Chemistry AP
Environmental Science AP
Physics AP
Biotechnical Engineering
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What career options might I have with a background in Science?
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Other
Agriculture Specialist
Technical Sales Person
Water Quality Inspector
Soil Scientist
Landscape Designer
Architect
Web Site Designer
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Government Agencies & Law
Lawyer
Forensics Specialist
Conservation Scientist
Public Health Director
City Planner
Defense System Specialist
NASA Employee
Police Officer
Detective
Patent Attorney
Astronaut
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Manufacturing/Engineering
Engineer:
(Mechanical, Electrical, Civil,
Aerospace)
Photonics Specialist
Fiberoptics Specialist
Telecommunications Specialist
Computer Scientist
Programmer
Recycling Specialist
Hazard Evaluator
Safety Officer
Metallurgist
Pharmaceutical Engineer
Materials Engineer
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Scientist
Biologist
Chemist
Physicist
Geologist
Genetic Engineer
Astronomer
Biomedical Engineer
Biochemist
Astrophysicist
Genetic Researcher
Inventor
Meteorologist
Space Scientist
Teacher
College Professor
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Health Care
Physical Therapist
Physician
Physician's Assistant
Surgeon
Nurse
Emergency Medical Technician
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Media and Publishing
ScienceWriter or Editor
Medical/ Health/Science Reporter
Technical Writer
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Animal Care
Veterinarian
Kennel Care
Marine Biologist
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Science Courses
Every student must earn two (2) credits in science for graduation. In addition, students in the liberal arts and technical academies must earn three (3) credits in science to graduate. The science curriculum should help students to discover relationships and concepts that will lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the “world they live in”. Students examine factual knowledge concerning the laws and conditions of the physical and biological world. All science courses are laboratory-oriented. The goals of the Science Department are to involve students:
- in collaborative problem solving
- in the use and care of equipment
- in the observation and collection of data
- in the interpretation of data
- in communicating both orally and in writing their results of experiments
- in the use of technology to gather information and apply it to their daily lives
The Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics areas include courses based on the ability and the aptitude of the students. Advanced Placement courses are offered in biology, chemistry and physics. These courses require an in-depth study with either independent reading and research and/or the preparation of papers and reports.
A request for alternate assignments in lieu of dissection may be made in biology.
All biology, chemistry, and physics courses meet the requirement for a laboratory science course, which many colleges require. Departmental recommendation is required for all accelerated courses.