Glastonbury Public Schools Science
High School Curriculum
The Glastonbury High School Science Department sets high expectations for all students. We provide a wide array of courses designed for the spectrum of learners. Of great importance is that we expect students to do science, not just learn about science.
For more information about these courses, please refer to the GHS Program of Studies. It is updated annually with current course descriptions. It can be found on the GHS Home page under the "Academics" drop-down.
Freshman Year Science
Nearly all GHS freshmen take one of three chemistry courses bulleted below:
Integrated Science 5462 (Level 2)
Chemistry 5440 (Level 2)
Chemistry 5130 (Level 1)
Junior Year Science
Many options are available to GHS juniors, but most students take one of these courses:
Introductory Physics 5465 (Level 2)
Physics 5480 (Level 2)
Physics 5470 (Level 2)
Advanced Placement Physics 1 & 2 5171 (Level 1)
Sophomore Year Science
Nearly all GHS sophomores take one of three biology courses:
Biology 5420 (Level 2)
Biology 5410 (Level 2)
Advanced Placement Biology 5100 (Level 1)
Senior Year Science
There are even more options available during the GHS senior year. These include:
Level 1 elective courses: any of the A.P. Sciences (Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics C) and Advanced Research Mentorship.
Level 2 elective courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Forensic Science, and Astronomy.