Core science Sequence

Today more than ever, science literacy is essential for everyone.  A solid science education provides an excellent foundation for science literacy and is a critical ingredient in a quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. The science department, made up of highly qualified teachers, offers a wide variety of science courses that have been designed to satisfy the interests and meet the needs of students of all academic levels. Through the science courses, students will have many opportunities to explore areas of interest in life sciences, physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences. Students will learn basic scientific principles and be challenged to apply these principles to everyday life, as well as to their future studies and careers. Exemplary science courses offer a rich context for developing students’ science practices, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. The knowledge and skills gained will be readily transferable and extremely beneficial to students as they pursue their future goals and endeavors in college and/or careers.