Science Subject Overview
The Derry Township School District’s high school students elect a minimum of three science credits from a suite of academic, honors and advanced placement courses in the physical and life sciences. Students must enroll in at least one biology, one chemistry, and one physics course during their time in high school in order to meet graduation requirements. The high school program includes core and elective courses at the academic and honors levels and four Advanced Placement courses.
Consistent with all outstanding secondary science programs, our program places great emphasis on laboratory work and the integration of technology into the collection, manipulation and presentation of data.
Strategic Plan process targets in technology, communication, critical thinking, working cooperatively, applying problem solving skills, authentic learning experiences and showing responsibility for learning, are supported by the Science curricula.
Consistent with all outstanding secondary science programs, our program places great emphasis on laboratory work and the integration of technology into the collection, manipulation and presentation of data.
Strategic Plan process targets in technology, communication, critical thinking, working cooperatively, applying problem solving skills, authentic learning experiences and showing responsibility for learning, are supported by the Science curricula.