Science

A world without science would be rather boring. You wouldn’t have to worry about missing the bus or missing a social media notification, because that stuff wouldn’t exist without science. Science courses are designed to fulfill requirements defined by the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are required to earn at least 3 credits of science upon graduation. Courses are designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to delve into concepts that will foster innovation, critical thinking and problem solving. Science is more than just experiments in a laboratory, the content helps to deliver an understanding of the world around you that you interact with and experience every day. The courses offered range from topics in physical sciences, earth science, and life sciences. While selecting courses be mindful of the prerequisites, your graduation requirements, and your own personal interests. 

Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements

In addition to traditional grades, students will also be assessed using proficiency indicators. Per VT AOE, The scientifically literate individual knows how to ask questions, investigate everyday phenomena, and construct explanations. They describe, explain, and make predictions related to phenomena. Scientifically literate individuals engage in social and civic discourse using valid scientific evidence to express positions to inform global, national, and local decisions. They evaluate the quality of scientific information based on its source and the methods used to generate it, and revise thinking based on new information.