The Science Department is committed to teaching what all students should know and be able to do as they grow toward scientific literacy. In accordance with the state-adopted, New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSJS-Science), our curriculum focuses on designing our classroom learning experiences to stimulate students’ interest in science and prepare them for college, careers, and citizenship. Students should be able to develop an in-depth understanding of fundamental scientific principles while promoting the use of science-related skills for life experiences. These skills will include, but not be limited to collaboration, inquiry, measuring/graphing, problem-solving, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

Through a basic understanding of life, earth, and physical sciences, critical thinking skills will be encouraged. To promote positive attitudes in learning science, students will actively participate in hands-on activities. Students should develop qualities inherent in the practice of science through curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and honesty when collecting and interpreting their findings.

Through the course of a student’s science education, they should be able to justify its connection to other subjects and the needs of society. This realization will serve to enrich the student’s science literacy.