Courses:

Physical Science
This course is a survey of the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry, the metric system, the scientific method, descriptive chemistry, force, motion, heat, light, electrical energy, organic chemistry and the periodic table.  Physical science serves to prepare students for future work in biology, chemistry and physics.

Physical Science Honors
This course is taken by students whose academic record and science background indicate the ability to work at an advanced level.  The course covers the same topics as physical science with enrichment activities and additional laboratory work to prepare students for future work in advanced science courses.

Biology
This course utilizes traditional classroom techniques to study living organisms from the simplest to the most complex.  The objective of the course is to bring the student to a clearer understanding of the significance of life and the balance of nature via the study of the interrelationship of living things and their environmental adaptations.

Biology Honors
This course is taken by those students whose academic record and science background indicate the ability to work at an advanced level.  The course covers the same topics as biology and includes enrichment activities and additional laboratory work on certain topics.

Biology II
This course is an elective course for the serious science student.  The course will provide detailed studies of topics such as genetics, microbiology, botany, ecology, biochemistry and comparative anatomy. For seniors who take Biology II, concurrent enrollment in Physics is required. (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)
Course fee: $20
Prerequisite:  Chemistry

Earth Science
This course is a survey of the principles of earth science.  Content includes the processes that have changed the earth throughout its history: plate tectonics and volcanic activity as well as mineralogy, oceanography, astronomy and meteorology.  Course work includes technology-based lessons, lab work, as well as traditional classroom instruction. (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)

Chemistry
This course is a basic course in general inorganic chemistry.  Major topics include atomic structure, periodicity of elements, chemical reactions, molecular interactions and the nature of matter.
Prerequisites:  Algebra I and Geometry

Chemistry Honors
This course is taken by those students whose academic record and science background indicate the ability to work at an advanced level.  The course covers the same topics as chemistry and includes additional material and laboratory work.
Prerequisites:  Algebra I and Geometry

Chemistry II
This course is an elective course for the serious science student.  The course will provide detailed studies of topics such as electrochemistry, thermo chemistry, and chemical equilibrium.  Laboratory experience will be an integral part of the course. (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)
Prerequisite:  Chemistry

Forensic Science
This half-year elective course introduces students to concepts and ethical responsibilities of crime scene investigation.  The course provides basic knowledge of proper crime scene procedures and evidence processing including proper collection, documentation and preservation of biological and non-biological evidence.  Investigative report writing, pre-trial procedures, courtroom testimony and qualification of expert witnesses will be presented.  (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)  Course fee: $30

Environmental Science
This course is a full-year elective course that presents an overview of oceanography and marine biology with an emphasis on environmental science and Louisiana wetland studies and conservation.  The oceanography section focuses on the geological formations that shape our oceans and their various coastal formations.  The marine biology section focuses on the various forms of marine life, including their biological systems, interactions in the ocean environment, and the impact of pollution on the ocean ecosystems.  (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)

Physics
This course is a course with content that is similar to that of Physics Honors.  The mathematical focus is confined to geometric arguments, scale drawing, algebra and limited trigonometry.
Prerequisite:  Chemistry

Physics Honors
This course is a survey of major topics in classical and modern physics:  mechanics; heat; wave motion; light; electromagnetism; kinetic, atomic and nuclear theories.  Course work involves laboratory exercises as well as regular classroom instruction.
Prerequisite:  Chemistry Honors

Physics Honors AP
This course is an elective course offered during senior year for the serious science student.  The course will include major topics in classical and modern physics: mechanics; heat; wave motion; light; electromagnetism; kinetic, atomic and nuclear theories.  Laboratory experience will be an integral part of the course.  One objective of the course, modeled on the College Board curriculum, is to prepare the students for the AP exam, which may qualify them for college credit.  Students are required to take the AP exam upon completion of the course.  Concurrent enrollment in Calculus Honors or Calculus AP is required.
Prerequisite: Chemistry Honors

Physics of Technology I
This course is half-year elective course is an introduction to engineering that addresses topics relevant to those students interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  This survey includes the study of the typical engineering curricula and addresses topics such as basic engineering math, introduction to problem solving techniques, engineering ethics, communication skills, and engineering study techniques.  An overview of the respective disciplines of engineering is included in the course.  Concurrent enrollment in Physics and Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus is required.  (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)
Prerequisites: Algebra II and Chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology
This course is a full-year elective course that presents a survey of the structure and function of the human body.  Topics will include the basic plan and organization of the body, biochemistry, homeostasis, cell structure and function, histology, embryology, and an in depth study of each of the organ systems and their interrelationships (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, lymphatic, immune, urinary, and reproductive systems.)  The course will involve significant amounts of lab work in addition to traditional classroom instruction.  Concurrent enrollment in Physics is required.  (This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students request it.  Class size may be limited.)
Prerequisites: Strong academic performance in Biology and Chemistry 
Course fee: $60