Science at SWR

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are comprehensive K-12 science education standards that focus on deeper understanding and application of content, and aim to prepare students for future success by fostering scientific literacy, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills.

• Mystery Science is the tool used to support our instruction in Science at the elementary (K-5 level).  We incorporate many laboratory exercises and activities to support a deeper understanding and appreciation of science.

• At the middle school level our program focuses on the Life Science standards in 6th grade, the Physical science standards in 7th grade, supporting our focus on Earth science standards in 8th grade.  We offer the opportunity for coursework that prepares our students to be successful in, and take the NYS Regents exam in Earth and Space science.

• Our science education extends in preparing students for college study in the STEM disciplines with advanced program offerings in Biology, human Physiology, forensics, agriculture, and science research

• Many of our science courses are available for Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual enrollment college credit.
  • Oceanography (SCCC)
    
  • AP Environmental Science
    
  • AP Biology
    
  • AP Chemistry
    
  • AP Physics