The science curriculum encourages students to think analytically and master experimental techniques and methods.
All courses use a laboratory approach as the basis for study.
Students who wish to pursue a higher level of science study are directed through a sequence of more advanced courses. Three science credits are required. The qualitative study of the central concepts of physics puts special emphasis on phenomena and events that are familiar to students. The focus is on comprehension rather than computation. Laboratory work enhances learning of mechanics and the properties of matter, heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism.