Students in Biology study a variety of topics that include: structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; and ecosystems and the environment. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem-solving.

Biology is the study of all living things. It is a lab-oriented course, which emphasizes structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; and ecosystems and the environment. The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of modern biology and scientific processes, building a foundation for success at the college level. 

Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics and changes of matter, use of the periodic table, the development of atomic theory, chemical bonding and reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives.

Honors Chemistry is a lab-oriented course where gathering and interpreting data are emphasized. The following topics are studied: properties and measurement of matter, atomic theory, nuclear chemistry, periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and nomenclature, chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, properties of gases and the gas laws, thermochemistry, solutions and acids and bases. In this course, students will also investigate how chemistry in an integral part of our daily lives. As an honors level course, it is meant to prepare the students for the AP level chemistry course or for future college chemistry courses.

The major topics of study in this lab-oriented course are mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, thermodynamics, fluids, heat, wave motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Some topics in modern physics are considered at the end of the year. Emphasis is placed upon the identification of fundamental quantities and the principles, which are used to organize and comprehend physical events.

Physics is the study of the laws of nature. Topics of study in this lab-oriented course are mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, thermodynamics, fluids, heat, wave motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Some topics in modern physics are considered at the end of the year. These concepts are reinforced with inquiry-based labs, problem-solving techniques, and mathematical models. Honors Physics will include more depth of material and mathematics with increased free-response/open-ended questions. 

Advanced Placement Biology affords students the opportunity to complete an introductory course at the college level. Focused on building connections between biology at the cellular and molecular level though biology at the environmental level. The curriculum is built around the four big ideas in AP Biology, including: the process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life; biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building block to grow; reproduce and maintain dynamic homeostasis; living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes; and biological systems interact. There is an emphasis on the math component of the course. There are some basic statistical tools that are essential in the analysis of biological experiments. This curriculum includes that students are familiar with Chi-square, standard deviation, standard error, and the T-test. In addition, the students need to understand the importance of identifying mathematic trends. This includes generating a line of best fit for certain data.

This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College Board. A special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices, which capture important aspects of the work in which scientists engage, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and reasoning skills. During the year, students will use demonstrations and other simulations that work with course content in ways that cannot easily be duplicated in the lab. Students will also take part in discussions that will relate topics covered to real world applications of the concepts.

The AP Physics Course has been designed by the College Board as a course equivalent to the algebra-based college-level physics class. Content for the course is based on six big ideas: Big Idea 1- Objects and systems have properties such as mass and charge. Big Idea 2 - Fields existing in space can be used to explain interactions. Big Idea 3 - The interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forces. Big Idea 4 - Interactions between systems can result in changes in those systems. Big Idea 5 - Changes that occur as a result of interactions are constrained by conservation laws. Big Idea 6 - Waves can transfer energy and momentum from one location to another without the permanent transfer of mass. This serves as a mathematical model for their phenomena.

In Aquatic Science, students study the interactions of biotic and abiotic components in aquatic environments, including impacts on aquatic systems. Investigations and fieldwork in this course may emphasize fresh water or marine aspects of aquatic science depending primarily upon the natural resources available for study near the school. Students who successfully complete Aquatic Science will acquire knowledge about a variety of aquatic systems, conduct investigations and observations of aquatic environments, work collaboratively with peers, and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 

This is an introductory course of the composition and structure of the universe. Astronomy is the scientific study of the contents of the entire universe. The content includes, but is not limited to, historical astronomy, astronomical instruments, the celestial sphere, the solar system, the earth as a system in space, the earth/moon system, the sun as a star, and stars. The ultimate goals are to engage learners and to develop their conceptual understanding of the natural world around them.

AP Environmental Science is a college-level integrated study of ecology and environmental issues. In addition to the fundamental concepts of ecology, students will study a wide range of environmental concerns, connections, and solutions. Topics will include: the structure and function of ecosystems, population dynamics, climate, water resources, global food resources, biodiversity, energy resources, and environmental economics and politics. The significant laboratory portion of this course will include fieldwork on water quality, plant and animal population studies, and local environmental monitoring. 

Anatomy and Physiology is an honors science course that investigates the workings of the human body. The curriculum focuses on the anatomy of the human systems. In addition, students will become familiar with the physiology and biochemistry of the human systems. The course includes laboratory investigations. Students will engage in investigations and a variety of dissections which include the heart and the mink (which will take several weeks to complete). Another important aspect of the course includes the examination of a variety of case studies from the University of Buffalo, allowing students to see practical applications of the content to actual human cases.

(Prerequisite: Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, or approval from counselors or teachers): Honors Forensic Science is a year-long upper-level science elective course (1.0 credit) that is rich in exploration, laboratory investigation, creative, problem-solving, and inquiry-based approach. This course will incorporate multidisciplinary instruction using topics from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. It will also draw on Civics, History, and Math. The goal is to introduce students to several processes of scientific crime scene investigation. The students will use proper data collection, forming and testing hypotheses, and writing conclusions to link the suspect, victim, and crime scene into a courtroom. Major topics of study include Introduction to Forensics (Investigative Processes), Items of Interest (Evidence), and The Body As Evidence (Death Investigation). Forensics relies heavily on the student analysis of labs, scenarios, case studies, current events, and legal issues. As in a working forensics lab, most of the lab activities will rely on collaboration with a team. The subject matter in Forensic Science can be of a serious and troubling nature. Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately. 

This course is designed to enhance the academic success of students majoring in Engineering or the sciences, and is open to all students. It introduces contemporary issues and applications relevant to the various engineering fields and professional careers as well as to the engineering problem-solving approach. Topics of emphasis include technical communication, team-based engineering design, licensure, ethics, and computer applications.

Engineer Your World (EYW) I: Engineering Design and Analysis is a hands-on, design-based, inquiry-focused engineering course for all learners. In this course, students discover the engineering design process, make data-driven decisions, and work in multi-level teams to solve complex challenges.

Engineering Applications of Computer Science is an engineering course that engages students in programming and computational thinking to solve hands-on engineering design challenges that illustrate how these fields can improve people’s lives and health, conserve resources, and enable creativity in the arts. Students build on the skills and habits of mind that they developed in EYW I: Engineering Design and Analysis to solve more technically challenging projects at the intersection of engineering and computer science (CS).