Science
The Argo Science Department is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive science education while providing a challenging, interest-based course for all students. A hands-on, laboratory Science education at every level ensures students learn while doing and experience Science to provide understanding. From college level courses for future scientists to courses designed for the science novice, there are a myriad of courses provided by the Argo Science Department. While some students may choose a rigid, prescribed sequence others might enjoy the freedom to choose their course and level from year to year. Regardless of the path of courses chosen, Argo students will graduate literate in science with a deep respect for knowledge.
Most college admissions require a minimum of three years of laboratory science. Students planning a career in a medical field, science, engineering, or technical field should seek out a four-year science foundation based in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Argo has a two-year science requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings
| 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC310 Biology | x | x | x | x |
| SC910 Honors Biology | x | x | x | x |
| SC340 Earth Science | x | x | x | x |
| SC340H Honors Earth Science | x | x | x | x |
| SC920 Honors Chemistry | A | x | x | x |
| SC320 Chemistry | x | x | x | |
| SC940 AP Environmental Science | x | x | x | |
| SC990 AP Chemistry | B | B | B | |
| SC680 Comparative Bio | x | x | ||
| SC650 Medical Bio | x | x | ||
| SC410 Physics | x | x | ||
| SC930 Honors Physics | x | x | ||
| SC980 AP Biology | x | x | ||
| SC500 Forensics | x | |||
| SC500H Honors Forensics | x | |||
| SC975 AP Physics C | C |
X – Any student – no prerequisite course requirements.
A – Student must be enrolled in Honors Geo or Honors Geo10 as a freshman.
B – Student must have taken a previous chemistry course (2021-2022 9th graders can take AP Chem as 10th graders w/o summer course).
C – Student must have already taken or be enrolled in AP Calculus. Summer Science Bridge Program required if the student does not meet the AP Calculus requirement.
A – Student must be enrolled in Honors Geo or Honors Geo10 as a freshman.
B – Student must have taken a previous chemistry course (2021-2022 9th graders can take AP Chem as 10th graders w/o summer course).
C – Student must have already taken or be enrolled in AP Calculus. Summer Science Bridge Program required if the student does not meet the AP Calculus requirement.
