Training and reinforcement of time-management and study skills. A trimester system which includes an Intersession dedicated to a single, research-oriented elective. A non-traditional high school schedule including classes which meet from once to four times per week. The synergy of a learning community marked by mutual respect between faculty and motivated students. The Science Program Science is a verb.
Real science is a collaborative social experience.
Learning science should mimic the real world of science. Here it does. The unique aspects of the school are readily seen in this rigorous and innovative program of study which integrates the sciences, mathematics, and technology. All students take a full year of science which includes extensive training in laboratory skills and problem-solving. The science curriculum is based on principles and initiatives supported by national organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Chemical Society, the National Association of Biology Teachers, the National Science Teachers Association, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the National Association for Science, Technology, and Society.