Welcome to the Science Department

Explore the nature of science.

Empower students to investigate the physical and biological world around them.

Achieve the skills necessary to solve problems using the scientific method.

High school science offerings continue the program begun in earlier grades to develop scientifically literate students who understand how science, technology, and society interact and who are able to use this knowledge to solve problems every day. Courses emphasize acquiring facts, concepts, attitudes, and process skills which foster the development and practice of scientific thinking. The curriculum prepares students for advanced study in science and professional careers and for entry into technological schools and jobs.

Department Faculty

To email a teacher, click on their name for a web form. To view the corresponding curriculum documents, click on the title of the class.

Steven Autieri

Pamela Beaudette

Michael Cassone

Robin Gangemi

Susan Harkins

Gladys Knudsen

James Newton

Anthony Russell

Jason Soares

Cynthia Wintjen

Course Offerings

Full-year – 1 credit courses:                                                            Grade 

3000, 3010                        Physical Science                                             9

3040, 3050, 3060               Biology                                                            10

The following courses are recommended for grades 11-12. They are offered to students in Grades 10-12 if prerequisites are met.

3240                                     AP Biology                                               10-12

3080, 3090                          Chemistry                                                 10-12

3120                                    Societal Issues in Chemistry                    10-12

3140                                    AP Chemistry                                           10-12

3160                                    Physics                                                     10-12

3180                                    AP Physics                                               10-12

3200                                    Conceptual Physics                                  10-12

3220                                    Anatomy and Physiology                          10-12

3235                                    Biotechnology                                           10-12

3265                                    Marine Science                                         10-12

Semester – ½ credit courses:

3270                                    Marine Science                                        10-12

3281                                    Selected Topics in Science I                    10-12

3282                                    Selected Topics in Science II                   10-12

3221                                    Anatomy and Physiology of Athletics       10-12

3320                                    Invertebrate Zoology                                10-12

3325                                    Vertebrate Zoology                                   10-12

3230                                    The Human Body                                     10-12

3330                                    Forensic Science                                          12

3335                                    CSI East Haven (2nd semester only)           12

3340                                    CAPT Science—Spring                                12

Engineering Project Lead the Way Certified

Full-year – 1 credit

6880                                    Introduction to Engineering Design                 9-12

6970                                    Principles of Engineering                                9-12

6975                                    Civil and Architectural Engineering               10-12

6980                                    Digital Electronics                                          10-12

LABORATORY SAFETY

To prevent injury to students and staff, and to minimize damage to equipment and personal effects, each student will be required to read and sign a statement regarding conduct in the laboratory and general safety rules. Failure to comply with these lab safety rules could lead to students being removed from the lab and losing credit and a grade for the activity.