The Berkeley Preparatory School Science Department provides to all students instruction in the sciences with opportunities for advanced study. Guiding Principles Science knowledge is fundamental to a basic education. Science knowledge, the ability to analyze and apply that knowledge, and the recognition of the role science plays in our lives is vital to the development of our students, no matter what their ultimate goals may be. A strong foundation in the basic sciences is essential to prepare our graduates for acceptance and success in highly selective colleges. The Berkeley student body includes individuals with exceptional natural science talents who will enter science-related career fields.
Some students have the potential to make unique and important contributions to science.
The rapidly expanding world of science necessitates that students be prepared to make science decisions based on related moral and ethical issues. Science instruction and learning include the demonstration and sound use of ethics. Science students acquire valuable related life skills including thinking, problem-solving, time management, organizational ability, recognition of relationships, how to work effectively in small groups, how to study, how to meet responsibilities and how to prepare effective written reports. Overview Science instruction at Berkeley Preparatory School is a progressive science learning experience. Grades one through five science instruction is integrated into each grade's curriculum and described under Lower Division .