Science Program
Why Choose the Science Program
The Science Program at Summit College Preparatory School empowers students to explore life, physical, and environmental sciences through hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning. Our curriculum helps students understand natural systems and the scientific principles behind them.
In the Science Program, students use the scientific method to explore questions, test hypotheses, and analyze real-world data. This process enhances their ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate findings effectively.
What Makes Our Science Program Distinct
Our Science Program integrates modern technology, lab-based investigations, and interdisciplinary studies to prepare students for advanced education in STEM fields. Learners engage in projects that connect biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences with practical applications.
Students learn how science impacts global health, climate, and innovation. Through collaborative projects and field-based learning, they discover how science improves lives and how they can contribute to future advancements.
Preparing for Success in the Sciences
Graduates of the Science Program are equipped with research skills, technical understanding, and scientific curiosity. They are ready to pursue degrees in medicine, environmental science, engineering, and more with a strong foundation in critical thinking and ethical responsibility.
Summit’s Science Program empowers students to explore natural systems through observation, experimentation, and inquiry. Courses emphasize analytical thinking, interdisciplinary relevance, and real-world application while supporting multilingual learners in mastering scientific vocabulary and reasoning.
Biology
Life Systems & Scientific Inquiry
Cell biology, ecosystems, genetics, and inquiry-based lab investigation.
Chemistry
Matter & Quantitative Reasoning
Atomic structure, chemical reactions, periodicity, and lab safety techniques.
Physics
Motion, Energy & Mathematical Reasoning
Force, motion, energy transfer, and the use of math to model physical systems.
Environmental Science
Human-environment interaction, sustainability, ecosystems, and scientific modeling.
Instructional Structure
All science courses are delivered live online (1:1 or small group) over a full academic year (194 instructional days). Instruction integrates experiments, inquiry-based learning, and multilingual strategies for scientific communication.