About High School Science

The high school science program is experientially based with a minimum of 50 percent of class time spent in laboratory or research-related activities. The integration of technology throughout high school science courses allows students to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret real-time data; conduct research; design science experiments; and explore science concepts through simulation and application software.

Our Programs of Study are based on the Standards of Learning for Public Schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Science Education Standards.

Courses:

• Chemistry (State Standards)
• Physics (State Standards)
• Active Physics
• Biology (State Standards)
• Concepts 
• Geosystems (State Standards)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Astronomy
• Oceanography
• Geospatial Analysis
• Genetics and Biotechnology
• AP Environmental Science (AP Information)
• AP Biology (AP Information)
• AP Chemistry (AP Information)
• AP Physics C (AP Information)
• AP Physics B (AP Information)
• IB Chemistry (IB Information)
• IB Physics (IB Information)
• IB Environment Systems and Society (IB Information)
• IB Biology (IB Information)

Science Safety Agreements

Science Safety Agreements are available below. The purpose of the Safety Agreement is to provide information for students and their guardians about safety in the science laboratory. Students and their guardians should read and sign the agreement prior to participating in science laboratory activities and return the signed copy to the school.