Science

In our required two-year science sequence, students build foundational skills in planning investigations, creating an argument from evidence, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, and collaborating with others. 

The first two years include physics, chemistry, and biology. In the beginning of the year, students choose from an array of elective courses such as climate change, evolutionary biology, kinesiology, environmental science, organic chemistry, neurobiology, or honors courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. 

For details regarding required and elective science courses, please see our Course Catalog.

While the Global Online Academy (GOA) offers elective science courses such as biochemistry and neuropsychology, these do not count towards required science credits. To see GOA courses, please visit their website.

Science Teaching Assistants

Student teaching assistants (TAs) are vital contributors to our science classes. TAs attend class each day and work directly with students running labs and designing challenges. As the year progresses, TAs may be involved in planning and teaching classes.