Course Selection for Science

Science courses at Hotchkiss are creative, innovative, and dynamic. Instructors emphasize observation and analysis, oral and written communication, use of the scientific method, and creative problem-solving. Laboratory experimentation and hands-on activities form the basis of nearly all science courses. In addition to standard and honors courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics, the elective program allows students to explore a variety of subjects in all of the science disciplines, including engineering. Students may also pursue independent study and research opportunities.

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet the diploma requirements in various subject areas, depending on their entry year:

ENTERING PREPS

• Science Prep Physics and a second credit in a laboratory science. The Prep Physics requirement may be satisfied by a high school credit earned prior to enrollment for the equivalent of one year of physics.

ENTERING LOWER MIDS

• Science Two credits in a laboratory science, which may

include high school credit earned prior to enrollment for the

equivalent of one year of biology, chemistry, or physics

ENTERING UPPER MIDS

• Science Two credits in a laboratory science, which may include one or two high school credits earned prior to enrollment for the equivalent of one or two years of biology, chemistry, or physics

ENTERING SENIORS AND POSTGRADUATES

• Science Two credits in a laboratory science, which may include one or two high school credits earned prior to enrollment for the equivalent of one or two years of biology, chemistry, or physics

• Review the course offerings on the Course Catalog (link to school website), especially course prerequisites.