The science program includes students K-5 utilizing the Harcourt Science Arizona tests and McDougal Littell. Grades 6-8 will be implementing Amplify Science this year, a hands-on curriculum that explores various fields. Six strands of science are taught according to grade level and they include:
Inquiry Process
History and Nature of Science
Science in Personal, Social, and Spiritual Perspective
Life Science
Physical Science
Earth and Space Science
High School
Freshmen Class: Biology
Students will spend the year on the study of living organisms, developing their skills in the area of lab work and research. They will also focus on the relationship found between science and faith, particulary in the area of ethical considerations in the field of life sciences.
Sophmore Class: Chemistry
This course introduces the foundational concepts of matter and its changes. Students will look into the interactions of atoms and molecules, the periodic table, iconic, metallic and covalent bonding, behaviors of gases, solutions, acids, bases, and more. Students will apply these concepts to the modern world and will partake in hands-on laboratory experiences.