The department’s curriculum is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.  The Next Generation Science Standards  engage students in the practices of science and engineering in order to develop a deep understanding of the disciplinary core ideas and the cross-cutting concepts. Our goal is to prepare students to live meaningful lives as productive and scientifically literate global citizens who are prepared to meet the expectations in college and careers by becoming critical thinkers,  collaborators, problem-solvers, communicators and innovators. The sequence and variety of the courses offered in the science department allows students to select fields of science which meet their needs and interests, and also enables them to utilize the skills and concepts acquired in previous courses.