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MATH, SCIENCE,
AND TECHNOLOGY

The Math, Science, and Technology Department (MST) not only provides the key courses to prepare students for life after graduation, but also offers a variety of advanced elective classes that encourage students to expand their knowledge past the required introductory topics.

MST focuses on individual perspective, highlighting the multiple ways students approach problem solving, as well as student exploration and investing in what they find most interesting about the curriculum. While MST teachers love “the answer,” they more importantly create engaging environments that emphasize and celebrate the process. This includes applications of math, science, and tech to all sorts of areas of life, allowing students to ultimately draw their own connections with educated observations.

  • The MST team includes teachers who are enthusiastic about one-on-one conversations and mentoring for students who may need additional support. There is rigorous work in and outside of class for students to demonstrate learning, investigate big ideas, and practice productive struggle.

    The sciences offer Biology and combined Chemistry/Physics as introductory courses, and then a range of options that include more in-depth and thorough studies of the physical and life sciences, and beyond. Mathematics offers the common track of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and often Precalculus, with options to take electives in Computer Science, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Select courses have honors or AP opportunities for students hoping for an extra challenge.

YOUR math, Science & technology TEACHERS

YOUR Math AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

YOUR SCIENCE CLASSES

  • As a private school, we do not need to adhere to the Common Core Standards. Our curriculum is designed to benefit students who come from districts that have used Common Core as well as those that have not. We consult the standards, but have developed a curriculum that matches our students’ needs. We focus on learning, not standards, but our students are well-prepared to take college entrance exams and succeed in college.

  • AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, and AP Statistics. Some students may be prepared to take the AP Physics I or AP Chemistry test after completing upper-level science classes.

  • 3 credits for math and 3 credits for science are required. Most students take 4 years of math, with some taking 5 credits. Many students take a fourth year of science.

  • Underclassmen use the Texas Instruments Nspire CX calculator. This calculator is allowed on all standardized tests. In upper level math classes, there is an option to upgrade to the Texas Instruments Nspire CX CAS. The CAS version is allowed on the SAT, but not the ACT.

  • Yes, we currently offer 5 laboratory-based science classes. We have also upgraded our laboratory capabilities with a major science lab renovation. Furthermore, we have expanded our science curriculum this year with four new science classes that include Scientific Discourse and Debate, Upper Level Health, Astronomy, and Plagues, Pests, and Politics.

  • We currently do not have any honors level science classes. Most math classes are offered at both regular and honors levels.

  • No, but several students who want to get ahead in math take classes from their home districts.

  • Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, Discrete Math, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science A, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Health and Wellness, Plagues, Pests, and Politics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Scientific Discourse and Debate.

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