SCIENCE

The Science Department is in agreement with the philosophy of Saint Joseph High School as stated in the school handbook. Each human being is a miracle of creation made in God's image and the student should value and care for her health. Through knowledge of herself in relation to other forms of life, and to the physical world, the student should value and care for her environment. The department stresses an understanding of the various sciences and current ecological and technological problems and events.


Goals and Objectives
1. Builds self-esteem and self-worth.
a. By positive reinforcement in the classroom.
b. By providing students with opportunities through group/lab work for one-on-one -teaching.
2. Develops an appreciation for all of God's creation.
a. By understanding the scientific world in terms of teachings of the Catholic Church.
b. By instilling a concern for others.
c. By developing an understanding of the complexities of the biological and physical worlds.
d. By providing opportunities for active participation in various community resource projects.
e. By developing a concern for global environmental issues.
f. By promoting an awareness of issues related to science and society.
3. Assists students in developing the thought process involved in the scientific method.
a. By proving opportunities to collect and analyze data.
b. By assisting the student to draw conclusions based on data collected.
c. By developing skills in the proper use of scientific equipment by which they make observations.


Courses

General Biology
Honors Biology
AP Biology
Marine Biology
General Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
Physical Science
Honors Physics
Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Science Lab Assistant
Life Sciences


Faculty

Please see “Faculty and Staff

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Business / Computers
English
Family and Consumer Sciences
Mathematics
Physical Education / Health
Religious Studies
Science
Social Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
World Languages





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