Science Department

The Science Department at St Petersburg Catholic High School endeavors to awaken within our students a passion for and curiosity about the natural world. By creating student-centered, hands-on learning experiences, our teachers aim to effectively equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the sciences in college and beyond.

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GOALS 

• To equip our students with the necessary tools to be effective critical thinkers and problem solvers. 
• To enable our students to manipulate and analyze data in order to draw meaningful conclusions about patterns in nature.  
• To develop and nurture our students’ natural curiosity about the world, encouraging them to ask meaningful questions and to passionately seek answers. 
• To prepare our students for success in the sciences at both the university and professional level. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

• AP offerings: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics
• Intro to the Medical Profession course taught by dozens of doctors throughout the Tampa Bay Area
• Engineering Program via Project Lead the Way
• Grade 9: Introduction to Engineering Design
• Grade 10: Principles of Engineering
• Grade 11: Aerospace Engineering
• Grade 12: Engineering Design and Development
• Electives: Anatomy and Physiology, Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science, Marine Biology
• Extracurricular Activities: Environmental Club, Robotics Club, Veterinary Club, Science National Honor Society