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Science

planting trees The Science Department focuses on the integration of arts and academics through the development of scientific and technological literacy. Students progress toward literacy by following a curriculum based on national science content standards and benchmarks. The curriculum encourages students to develop and utilize critical thinking skills. Required and elective science courses help students learn how to apply laboratory techniques and mathematical, problem solving, and process skills. Students are required to complete an individual or group experimental project on a science topic of interest.

Susan Avant

Mathematics and Science faculty work with other members of the arts and academic faculties in interdisciplinary teams, helping to engage students in their art forms and ensure that each student maximizes his or her potential. The programs assist students in developing reasoning skills that enable them to make real world connections. Specifically, the program goals are to:

  • Teach students the logical processes associated with mathematics and science and how these are evident in everyday life.

  • Provide positive affective mathematics and science experiences using technology.

  • Equip students with skills that enable them to be functionally literate citizens.

  • Engage students in learning experiences to stimulate and encourage curiosity and a quest for knowledge.

  • Provide opportunities for students to integrate mathematics and science skills in their art form.

 

SCIENCE SEQUENCE OF COURSES

YEAR ONE

YEAR TWO

YEAR THREE

YEAR FOUR

Biology I

Chemistry I

Anatomy & Physiology **

Environmental Science

 

 

Environmental Science

AP Chemistry

 

 

Chemistry II

AP Biology

 

 

Biology II

Physics

 

 

Physics

 

1 Credit

1 Credit

1 Credit

1 Credit

** Required of Dance majors.

Upcoming Events

MAY

Thurs. 8th, 7 p.m.
9th & 10th grade fiction reading at Barnes & Noble

Fri., 9th, 7:30 p.m.
11th grade Literary Media showcase

Sat., 10th, 4-6 p.m.
Senior Literary Media & Thater showcase
at Busboys & Poets

Mon. 12th - Wed. 14th, 10:00 a.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Thur. 15-Sat. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Wed. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
A Springtime Salute
to Ellington
A Fundraiser for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Thur. 22, 7:30 p.m.
(Banquet Hall)
Literary Media: Chai Latte

Thurs., 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Annual Literary Media Senior Awards and Roast

Fri. 23, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop Performance: An Evening at the Opera

Fri. 30, 2:45 p.m.
Piano Lab Recital

JUNE

Tues., 3, 6:30 p.m., Graduation

 

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Ellington Theatre. To purchase tickets, click here.