Science

Department Coordinator - Shari Read

“All of us have a stake, as individuals and as a society, in scientific literacy. An understanding of science makes it possible for everyone to share in the richness and excitement of comprehending the natural world. Scientific literacy enables people to use scientific principles and processes in making personal decisions and to participate in discussions of scientific issues that affect society. A sound grounding in science strengthens many of the skills that people use every day, like solving problems creatively, thinking critically, working cooperatively in teams, using technology effectively, and valuing life-long learning. And the economic productivity of our society is tightly linked to the scientific and technological skills of our work force." (National Science Education Standards, 1996)

Courses Offered

We offer many different classes to help students fulfill the three credit graduation requirement for science and pursue their varied interests. All freshmen take Physical Science or Accelerated Physical Science and all sophomores take Biology or Accelerated Biology. Additionally, our semester courses provide more indepth study of Geology, Astronomy, Electronics, Environmental Biology, and Marine Biology. Full year courses particularly aimed at college prep include Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Physiology*, Medical Terminology*, and Health Occupations*. (*College Credit Now courses)