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New STEM Course Offerings

Mrs. Jenny Kravitz, 6-12 Science Coordinator

Ms. Krissy Mchugh, 6-12 Math Coordinator

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Mathematics Department

Ms. Krissy McHugh

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

Requires students to apply mathematical concepts and logical reasoning to engage in authentic problem solving.
Emphasizes statistics and financial applications, and prepares students to use algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics to solve a variety of problems.
Will fulfill college entry requirement as a 4th year math for students anticipating enrolling in Liberal Arts majors. Can also be an appropriate math elective for anticipated STEM majors.

Exploring Computer Science

An introduction to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics.
Designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems.
Develops computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of relevant problems.
Introduces topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.

Exploring Computer Science:

Part A

Units of Study include Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design, and Programming
Offered as a semester course to be accessible to any student interested in having an overview of the field of Computer Science.

Exploring Computer Science:

Part B

Units of Study include Programming, Computing and Data Analysis, and Robotics
Requires students to apply their knowledge from ECS Part A to gain a more in-depth understanding of Computer Science.
Application and learning will prepare students for studies in Java Programming Honors.

Science Department

Mrs. Jenny Kravitz

AP Environmental Science

New AP science course offering
Stresses the use of scientific investigations to engage students with the science principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world.
Requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them.
Areas of study include energy, populations, geology, global change, pollution, energy consumption and biodiversity.

CP1/2 Environmental Science

CP1/2 Anatomy & Physiology

5 CP1/2 science credits
Juniors and Seniors
Offered at both CP1 and CP2 levels
Alternatives to Physics
Accepted by most colleges as a rigorous 3rd year of science (if not pursuing a STEM-related major)

New CP-level class (bi-leveled) covering many of the same topics as AP Environmental Science
Hands-on and lab-based course examining interrelationships of natural world

New CP-level class (bi-leveled) covering many of the same topics as Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology
Course will examine the human body’s structures and associated functions
Laboratory work includes dissection

CP1/2 Forensic Biotechnology

Forensics will NO LONGER be an included component of the Criminal Minds collage
Now offered at both the CP1 and CP2 levels (bi-leveled class)
Hands-on, project-based course, culminating in full crime simulation: investigation and subsequent court trial
School Resource Officer Detective Pavao is highly involved in the class
Physics is NOT required for this course

Science Scheduling Reminders

Teacher recommendations are done using 1st semester averages
Recommendations and/or override status can change, due to consideration of final year averages

Students anticipating collegiate study in STEM related majors should include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in their science coursework
Course overrides can only move a student up by ONE level (example: a student currently in a CP1 science course can NOT override into an AP science course)
All course descriptions and prerequisites can be found in the WA Program of Studies
Questions? Contact Jenny Kravitz: