| General Biology | Advanced Biology | Introduction to Chemistry and Physics |
| Chemistry | Advanced Chemistry | Conceptual Physics | Physics |
| Health & Wellness |

General Biology
Students study the nature of science as a model for investigating current principles and theories of cell processes, genetics, evoLution, animal and plant physiology, ecology, and taxonomy. Labs emphasize microscope work, use of models, investigative experiments, and dissections. Additional emphasis is placed on the role of science and human values in making decisions in our complex society.

Advanced Biology
The advanced biology course is designed to prepare students for the rigors of an introductory college biology course for science majors. In the first semester, students study cell structures and processes from a molecular genetics. During this unit students are introduced to the techniques of biotechnology that are used to analyze and manipulate DNA. The semester concludes with a unit on plant and animal anatomy physiology that includes a dissection of the rat.

Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
Introduction to Chemistry and Physics (ICP) is a course designed to establish a general understanding in the physical sciences. This course will prepare students who may wish to take the regular Chemistry or Physics class the following year. The subject matter introduces the scientific method and general laboratory procedures, as well as a broad number of topics in physics and chemistry.

Chemistry
This course is a thorough introduction to general chemistry which includes an up to date treatment of modern chemical theory, enriched by historical backgrounds and development. In keeping with a "hands on" approach to learning, students supplement and reinforce concepts introduced in lectures and discussions with regular laboratory work. the course follows a qualitative approach to the fundamental theories and principals. Because of some of the mathematical aspects of chemistry, students must have completed one year of algebra as a prerequisite.

Advanced Chemistry
Course description coming soon.

Conceptual Physics
This course is a thorough introduction to general physics which includes an up-to-date treatment of modern physics theory, enriched by historical backgrounds and development. In keeping with a "hands on" approach to learning, students supplement and reinforce concepts introduced in lectures and discussions with regular laboratory work. The course follows a qualitative approach to the fundamental theories and principles of modern physics and includes some mathematical treatment of these theories and principles. Because of some of the mathematical aspects of physics, students must have completed one year of algebra as a prerequisite.

Physics
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of physics. It will cover both classical and modern physics, including such topics as mechanics, kinematics, wave properties, electricity and magnetism, atomic interactions, optics and special relativity. The course will involve a great deal of applied mathematics as well as experiments in the laboratory. In this way, the students will be well prepared for introductory physics or engineering courses he or she may be taking in college.

Health & Wellness
This Health Class is designed to focus on the education of current health issues, life concerns and decision-making. A 5 step decision making process will be taught whereby students will learn the cause and effect relationship involved in making personal decisions. The goal of this class is to acquire knowledge, which will translate into awareness of actions having consequences that affect their personal lives as well as the lives of those around them. This goal will be achieved by providing accurate health information based on current research and will be assessed through relevant homework assignments, written tests, respectful participation in class discussions and the final project. Developing these critical thinking skills will enhance education, self-awareness and personal growth honoring the mission of La Lumiere School.