Science
At Trinity-Pawling, our Science Department strives to immerse our students in authentic scientific work and engage them to think and communicate as scientists. Beyond the classroom, our students enjoy Science Department Research Talks offered throughout the year. Additionally, students with an affinity for scientific work can further their interest in clubs such as the Environmental Club or Vital Signs, our student-produced science magazine. Students are supported in their scientific coursework and endeavors by a vibrant and committed Science Department faculty who bring a breadth of experience and passion to their subject areas.
Graduation Requirements
18 credits of science are required, which equates to 3 full years of science courses.
Course Selection
Foundational courses are offered in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and each course engages our boys through an active curricular approach. Honors-level courses are offered in each subject area, and students can further their interest in several elective courses including Ecology, Astronomy, Meteorology, and more. Advanced Placement (AP) courses include AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, and AP Environmental Science.
Course Sequences
Regular: Physics First → Chemistry → Biology → Optional Electives
Honors/Advanced Placement: Physics First → Honors Chemistry → Honors Biology → any AP options, depending on teacher recommendation.
Science Courses
Grade Level
Course Type
Science 7
Course Description
about Science 7
Earth Science (8th Grade)
Course Description
about Earth Science (8th Grade)
First-Year Physics
Course Description
about First-Year Physics
Chemistry
Course Description
about Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Course Description
about Chemistry Honors
Biology
Course Description
about Biology
Biology Honors
Course Description
about Biology Honors
Physics
Course Description
about Physics
Marine Biology
Course Description
about Marine Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Course Description
about Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology
Course Description
about Psychology
AP Chemistry
Course Description
about AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Course Description
about AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Course Description
about AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
Course Description
about AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
Course Description
about AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Course Description
about AP Physics C: Mechanics
Astronomy
Course Description
about Astronomy
Meteorology
Course Description
about Meteorology
Physical Geology
Course Description
about Physical Geology
Ecology
Course Description
about Ecology
The Environment Today
Course Description
about The Environment Today
Environmental Chemistry
Course Description
about Environmental Chemistry
Science Research Program
In partnership with SUNY Albany, Trinity-Pawling is part of the University in the High School Science Research Program (UHS). As part of UHS, Trinity-Pawling students can enroll in our Science Research class, a three-year program where they conduct and present novel research under the direction of one of our faculty members and a mentor.
Students receive college credit upon completion of this program. Leveraging our close proximity to New York City, several of our students are also able to participate in the Columbia University Science Honors Program.
Academics
Active and Applied
View all academic departments and class offerings at Trinity-Pawling in our online Course Guide!
I teach very matter-of-factly. I believe boys want to be able to ask a question and get a truthful answer. My goal is to have a classroom setting in which every student is comfortable to speak his mind.
Emily Tucci,
Science Teacher