Science
Old Colony RVTHS Science Department
Instructors:
- Mr. David Lamontagne
- Mrs. Michelle Falcon
An interesting thought about Science:
-- If it STINKS, it's probably CHEMISTRY!
-- If it's SLIMY, it's probably BIOLOGY! &
-- If it doesn't WORK, it's probably PHYSICS!
Welcome to Old Colony Science!
Starting in school year 2004-2005, Biology will be added to the Science Department's newly revised curriculum. The purpose of the science education is to assist the new graduation requirement of 3 years of science education starting with the class of 2007, and to fulfill the Department of Education's requirement of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). The following is a tentative implementation schedule for grade 10 students:
Biology MCAS
- 2005 - pilot test
- 2006 - operational test
- 2007 - operational test for Competency Determination (?)
- 2008 - operational test for Competency Determination (?)
Old Colony RVTHS Science Department
Science Curriculum Flow Chart Proposal
Revised - 2/23/05
- Freshman Year:
- (College Prep Biology 1) or Biology 1
- Sophomore Year:
- (College Prep Biology 2) or Biology 2
- Junior Year:
- 1 - College Prep Physics
- 2 - Principles of Technology 1
- 3 - Integrated Biology
- Senior Year:
- 1 - College Prep Chemistry
- 2 - Principles of Technology 2
The science department offers a variety of challenging courses necessary to fulfill the requirements for acceptance into post-secondary institutions. Students participate in scientific experiments utilizing laboratory equipment interfaced with computer technology.