Science Description
The science curriculum is built on an inquiry approach to learning, instilling the ability to use rational thinking skills through hands-on experience and laboratory investigation.  Teachers strive to enhance each student’s appreciation for the natural world and encourage them to pursue advanced electives, which often require strong math skills, leading to advanced college-level study.
This required freshman course introduces basic physics through experimentation and content mastery, challenging students to plan, build, and operate multiple major physics-based projects.
Investigate compelling natural phenomena to master essential concepts across cell biology, genetics, and ecology, focusing on scientific questioning, data analysis, and communication.
Study the composition and behavior of substances through investigative problem-solving, applying chemical principles to real-world issues like sustainability and personal wellness.
Prepare for college physics by covering a complete core of concepts, emphasizing the ideas behind the equations through discussion, demonstrations, and modern, computer-interfaced lab work.
An advanced, algebra/trig-based course that expands on core concepts (including rotational dynamics) with deeper analysis and a greater emphasis on lab design (with optional AP exam seating).
Explore the dynamic forces that shaped the Earth, reconstructing geologic history through direct lab contact with minerals, rocks, and fossils, often including fieldwork.
This college-level course provides an intensive study of fundamental chemistry concepts, preparing students for the AP exam through advanced topics like chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.
Explore the intersection of molecular biology and medical applications through hands-on laboratory work and the analysis of modern breakthroughs like CRISPR therapies and vaccine design.
Designed for pre-health students, this rigorous course explores the intricate structure and function of body systems through interactive lectures, modeling, and a mandatory multi-week mammalian dissection.
Prepare for college-level engineering and science by exploring the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism beyond introductory physics. This advanced course covers complex topics including electric charge, Coulomb's Law, and circuit analysis to equip students with the analytical skills necessary for medical or technical careers.
Students merge physics principles with technical fabrication to design and build a competitive robot for the FIRST Tech Challenge. The course utilizes CAD software and Java programming while operating like a professional engineering firm.
Master the foundational principles of analytical chemistry by using spectroscopic data to deduce molecular structures and applying quantitative techniques to identify chemical samples.
Focus on the fundamentals of electrical circuitry and the engineering design process through project-based learning with Arduino microcontrollers and lab instrumentation.
Explore the unique bonding characteristics of the carbon atom and the reactivity of organic compounds.
Study the universe, exploring stellar evolution, our solar system, and galaxies through night-time observation labs, including stargazing and telescope use, culminating in a final research presentation.
