Advanced
- Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Students explore and investigate the interrelationships of the natural world and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made. Students take part in laboratory investigations and field work. Students learn:
- Explaining environmental concepts and processes
- Analyzing data, visual representations, and writings
- Applying quantitative methods in solving problems
- Proposing a solution for an environmental problem and supporting your idea with evidence
- Analyzing a research study to identify a hypothesis
Academy of Health Sciences (beginning in 10th grade)
Students follow the following course sequence to gain hands-on learning experiences in our innovative classrooms. Students will have opportunities to carry out patient history, vitals, cranial nerve exams, 3 lead EKGs and introduction to phlebotomy.. Students will learn CPR in class with 3B Scientific manikins with real time feedback. CPR certification will also be available for 11th and 12th grade students. Students will gain knowledge in the diagnosis/prevention and treatment/prognosis of common conditions. We partner with a variety of institutions, including Northwell Health. Students participate in:
- Foundations Healthcore 1
- Foundations Healthcore 2
- Public Health
- Criminalistics and Forensics Institute (CFI)
The vision of the Criminalistics and Forensics Institute is to empower students to succeed in real-world situations and careers by exploring opportunities in Law and the Forensic Sciences. Students will learn about the legal system and develop an understanding of scientific approaches to solving real scenarios. Students are exposed to guest speakers each year, and gain college credit through Legal Studies. Course work includes:
- Principles of Forensic Science 1
- Principles of Forensic Science 2
- Criminal and Civil law
- Legal Studies (College Credit - SUNY Farmingdale)