Science

 

Science Department Members: Krasimira Chakarova – Department Chair Borislava Yordanova Hanna Soltow Kristina Pappas Mariana Tsaneva Nevena Kalpakova Pavlina Ivanova Silvia Rousseva Vanya Angelova Diana Praznikova Mary Ward

Mission:

The department views its mission and objectives in the light of modern educational standards and methods. A major goal is to develop and improve students’ abilities in the following areas: critical thinking, independent analysis, problem solving, experimenting, and publishing results and information. Students who are curious about and talented in science are encouraged to develop skills and accumulate knowledge beyond the standards. The department offers additional profile classes in physics and chemistry, elective courses for Advanced Placement preparation in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the SAT II subject tests. Our continuing goal is to bring science to students by improving and varying our in-class work and extracurricular activities and by exposing students to research and experimentation. Members of the Science Club have received numerous awards in national astronomy and physics competitions. The ACS Science Team has participated in four International Young Physicists Tournaments, coming in second twice out of a large number of countries. Since 1996, we have organized Science Fair, a celebration of science involving all ACS students in projects, experiments and science-related games.

Courses:   Biology – Grades 9, 10, and 11 Biology International – Grade 9 Chemistry and the Environment – Grades 9, 10, and 11 Chemistry and the Environment Profile – Grades 10, 11, and 12 Chemistry International – Grade 10 Physics and Astronomy – Grades 9, 10, and 11 Physics and Astronomy Profile – Grades 10, 11, and 12 Physics International – Grade 10 IB Standard Level Biology – Grades 11 and 12   AP and SATII preparation in Biology, Elective – Grades 10 and 11 AP and SATII preparation in Chemistry, Elective – Grades 10 and 11 AP and SATII preparation in Physics, Elective – Grades 10 and 11