Science

The primary goal of the Science Department is to produce scientifically literate students who are well-prepared to make sense of and make contributions to the world around them.

To meet this goal, we offer a variety of classes directed toward students of all abilities and interests, and designed to reflect state and national standards in science and engineering. Six core beliefs inform our curriculum: observation and hands-on exploration of the natural world form the foundation of science; data is ubiquitous and is the language of science; creativity resides in all children; writing is a central component of teaching and learning science and of the scientific endeavor; collaboration is a necessary skill in a globalized society and economy; and the world is connected.