Biology is a comprehensive life science course. The curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for High School Biology and addresses concepts from the four core areas of biology: biological structures and processes from the molecular to organismal level, heredity, ecology and evolution. Engagement in laboratory activities, online investigations and projects reinforce core concepts and present opportunities for students to further develop scientific skills and practices.

Environmental Issues uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore real-world issues in environmental science at local, state, national and global levels. Students will use experiments, projects, case studies, and current literature to study the ecological, societal, and economic impacts related to current environmental issues and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be informed citizens. Environmental challenges and opportunities needed to create a more sustainable society will be investigated. Environmental Issues-Ecology will focus on such topics as Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Rare and Invasive Species, Human Population Growth, Food Production and Conservation. This course is part of the Clean Energy Innovation Pathway. Open to juniors and seniors. Sophomores in the Clean Energy Innovation Pathway may enroll in this course.

Suggested Prerequisites: An A- in 322 Biology or a B in 321 Honors Biology, and A- or in 332 Chemistry or a B in 331 

Honors Chemistry and teacher recommendation. As stated by the College Board, this course provides the equivalent of a one semester, introductory college course in environmental science. It provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies necessary to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made, to evaluate the risks while examining alternative solutions to resolve or prevent such problems. This is an interdisciplinary course that emphasizes the study of environmental issues from a scientific, sociological, and political perspective, thus unifying a wide range of topics from different areas of study. Advanced Placement and Honors weighting will be assigned based on the completion of varied forms of assessments, as students enrolled in this course are grouped heterogeneously, with Honors and AP students enrolled in the same section. Enrollment in this course may require summer work to be completed on the part of the student. This course is part of the Clean Energy Innovation Pathway. Open to juniors and seniors. Students taking this course are expected to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam in May.

Prerequisite: Open to all students with an interest in the study of politics as it applies to environmental issues in grades 10-12. 

The cost of the course is approximately $630.00 per student. This is a Dual Enrollment course taught at RMHS within the student schedule. The cost of the course is approximately $630.00 per student. This course introduces major concepts in environmental politics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the formation of environmental policy in the United States. Throughout the course, particular attention is paid to the role of government and markets in creating environmental crises and shaping policy responses. Upon successful completion of the course students will earn 2 credits at RMHS and simultaneously 3 credits at the college level through UMass Lowell. *This offering is based on UMLs availability to offer the course at RMHS.

Prerequisite: Open to all students with an interest in computer and cyber security in grades 10-12. The cost of the course is approximately $630.00 per student. This is a Dual Enrollment course taught at RMHS within the student schedule. The cost of the course is approximately $630.00 per student. This course provides an introduction to the elements of computer aided design using AutoCAD. Through assignments and projects, students learn various AutoCAD principles, i.e., graphic entities, hatch patterns, layering, and dimensioning, with special emphasis on completing a design project. Two-dimensional drafting and three-dimensional modeling and surface revolution are also discussed. This course is intended for freshmen in civil and environmental engineering majors. Upon successful completion of the course students will earn 2 credits at RMHS and simultaneously 3 credits at the college level through UMass Lowell. *This offering is based on UMLs availability to offer the course at RMHS.

Suggested Prerequisites: An A- in 322 Biology or a B in 321 Honors Biology, and A- or in 332 Chemistry or a B in 331 Honors Chemistry and teacher recommendation. As stated by the College Board, this course provides the equivalent of a one semester, introductory college course in environmental science. It provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies necessary to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made, to evaluate the risks while examining alternative solutions to resolve or prevent such problems. This is an interdisciplinary course that emphasizes the study of environmental issues from a scientific, sociological, and political perspective, thus unifying a wide range of topics from different areas of study. Advanced Placement and Honors weighting will be assigned based on the completion of varied forms of assessments, as students enrolled in this course are grouped heterogeneously, with Honors and AP students enrolled in the same section. Enrollment in this course may require summer work to be completed on the part of the student. This course is part of the Clean Energy Innovation Pathway. Open to juniors and seniors. Students taking this course are expected to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam in May.

Capstone or Internship (100-hrs) - Capstone takes place during senior year as a semester class (typically semester 2) OR internship with an industry partner term 4 of senior year.