Science In Cleveland, Ohio

High school science classes allow students to gain important knowledge about the world around them in fun and engaging ways. At Holy Name High School, students in the Cleveland, Ohio area have access to a wide selection of science classes that not only support their goals for higher education but do so using interactive methods. Find out what to expect from Holy Name High School's Science Department and all of its other college preparatory academics.

Our Science Curriculum

Science is an important subject because it helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and application skills. They gain knowledge in core fields like physical, earth, space, and life sciences. Students also have opportunities to expand their scientific literacy and explore the world of technology – an increasingly dynamic field. With experienced teachers offering engaging lessons, students benefit from our hands-on approach to learning.

At Holy Name High School, our curriculum requires three science credits, two of which must be in biology and chemistry. However, four years are recommended for those interested in pursuing career paths in engineering, medical, and other science-related fields. In fact, juniors and seniors may take two sciences simultaneously. For example, an upperclassman interested in pursuing science may take Honors Anatomy & Physiology and Forsenics at the same time. Because science classes in high school are about much more than textbooks, we've added an Innovation Lab and a makerspace, called the R.E.E.F. (robotics, engineering, electronics, and fabrication). This state-of-the-art facility is designed to help students in robotics, web design, and computer science classes access the tools they need.

High School Science Classes

Aside from physical science, biology, and chemistry, our curriculum offers plenty of other exciting courses to captivate science lovers, including the following:

• • Physics
• • Anatomy & Physiology
• • Earth Science & Astronomy
• • Forensic Science
• • Ecology – Environmental Science
• • Introduction to Robotics
• • Introduction to Computer Science (Business/Technology Department)
• • Intermediate Computer Science (Business/Technology Department)
• • Web Design (Business/Technology Department)

For those looking to earn college credit while enrolled, Holy Name High School offers several options through its College On Campus program. College Credit Plus (CCP) courses including physics count as high school and college credit simultaneously. These classes are taught by Holy Name High School's adjunct professors, ensuring students get the education they need. Advanced Placement (AP) classes in biology and chemistry are available, as well. AP courses allow students to earn credits at certain colleges, depending on their AP exam scores and prospective majors.