Science Courses
Dakota Ridge High School offers several science electives in addition to the required Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Pathways to Science Capstone Project
Below are several examples of possible course schedules that would lead a student to be able to complete a STEM Capstone Project focused on science. These example do generally represent the possible sequence of science classes, but the other electives can very dramatically based on student interests. Any of the courses highlighted in green or yellow could be chosen to be part of the students coherant sequence of 4 STEM classes.
Advanced Science Pathway
A students who is passionate about science can take several elective science classes to get the 4 additional STEM coursed and complete a STEM Capstone Project can meet the requirement for a STEM endorsed diploma.
Average Science Pathway
An average students who takes a four year of science and math and two more STEM classes can meet the requirement for a STEM endorsed diploma.
IB
Science Pathway
Students who are committed to completing the IB, International Bachelorette, program can also earn a STEM Endorsement by completing the STEM Capstone Project.