Science

Biology

Students develop positive scientific attitudes, utilize critical thinking skills, and develop an understanding of the basic concepts of modern biological science. Laboratory work is a major part of the course. All students take the Living Environment Regents Exam at the end of the course.

 

Chemistry

In this course, students gain a modern view of the fundamental concepts of chemistry.  Laboratory work is a major part of the course. Successful completion of laboratory assignments is required for admission to the Regents Examination. All students take the Physical Setting: Chemistry Regents Examination at the end of the course.

 

Physical Science

Physical Science focuses on providing students with hands-on, real world connections. These activities and lessons are designed to generate higher level thinking and application skills. The activities are taught through scientific inquiry with emphasis in chemistry, earth science, and physics.

 

Anatomy and Physiology

Students will explore the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will learn clinical terminology, study diseases and tests conducted for diagnostic purposes, and apply these concepts to modern health practices and issues. Lab activities will be performed throughout the semester to enhance the understanding of the human body. 

 

AP Biology

Advanced Placement Biology is designed to be the equivalent of the two-semester College Biology course required of pre med and other life science majors. Laboratory work deals with the advanced application of biological procedures and techniques. All students take the Advanced Placement Examination at the conclusion of this course.

 

AP Chemistry

The Advanced Placement Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the General Chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. Laboratory work is an important component of the course requirement. Students must have successfully completed Regents Chemistry to manage this level of study. All students take the Advanced Placement Examination at the conclusion of the course.

 

AP Environmental Science

The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. 

 

Genetics

This course is designed to expand upon the genetics unit introduced in the ninth grade biology regents course and explore the complexities of human development. Students will examine the intricacies of organisms and recognize the fragility and sturdiness of the materials that make up our genomes.

 

Health and Nutrition

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition, wellness, and food preparation. The focus of the course is healthy lifestyle choices. In the course, students will raise their awareness regarding their personal food choices and physical activity.

 

Physics

Physics helps students understand how the universe works by exploring complex scientific concepts and making real-world connections. Students get a clear understanding of motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, and the laws that govern the universe. The physics course promotes abstract and critical thinking through which students engage with scientific principles and processes.

 

Intro to Psychology

This course surveys the ways in which social phenomena influence the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals. We examine the major theories, experiments, and issues in the field of social psychology. Sample topics include emotion, aggression, conformity, attitudes, altruism, prejudice, persuasion, and group dynamics.

 

AP Psychology

The Advanced Placement Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods and ethical guidelines psychologists use in their science and practice.