High school courses

This course is designed as an interactive, 21st century course focusing on basic physics and chemistry. Topics include forces and motion, energy through waves, electricity and magnetism, the matter around us, chemical bonding and reactions. This course is designed to serve as a foundation for the study of the physical sciences.

In each module of Physics I, students discover the contributions of scientific geniuses like Galileo, Newton, and Einstein. Through their work, students learn the concepts, theories, and laws that govern the interaction of matter, energy, and forces. From tiny atoms to galaxies with millions of stars, the universal laws of physics are explained through real-world examples.

This course introduces students to various methodologies and applications used in the forensic science.  Students will learn how to process a crime scene and analyze the evidence.  Topics discussed include crime scene investigation and evidence collection, study of fivers and textiles, DNA analysis, fingerprinting, blood analysis, handwriting analysis, ballistics, and drug analysis.

Students will explore inorganic chemistry through an inquiry-based study. Students will investigate the world of chemistry using the scientific method, lab experiments, and activities. Topics covered in this course include matter, atoms, the periodic table, solutions, nuclear chemistry, reactions, equations, and acid/bases.

Additional lab fee may apply

Be captivated by the wonders and beauty of the third planet from our Sun, Earth. Be amazed by what awaits your discovery within our solar system and beyond. Explore the universe. Earth/Space Science is a laboratory course focusing on the study of space, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and atmospheric conditions.

Astronomy is a fusion of concepts and applications from physics, chemistry, geology, biology and mathematics. As such, students experience science in a broad integrated manner. Throughout the course, mathematics is incorporated as a tool for understanding.

In this course, students learn about the life processes of plants and animals from the cellular level to the consideration of complex ecosystems. Topics include cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking and to use the scientific process to conduct investigative learning activities.