In order to contribute its part to scientific education, the Saint Patrick High School Science Department offers its students a varied program of studies. Science courses not only prepare the student for college studies in science but also build skills for nonscientific areas such as pre-law and business. Besides teaching the subject matter of a science, science courses present challenging learning experiences which are designed to improve reading, writing, communication, and analytical thinking skills. Skills learned in science courses increase a student's chances of success in all areas of college study.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of one and one-half credit in Laboratory Science is required of all students in order to graduate. All Science Department offerings are laboratory courses. Science and College Admission Colleges and universities differ regarding how many courses in science they require for admission. Some require only one year of a laboratory science, while others require two or three years of science. While a university may require one year of science for admission, a college within that university may require an additional two or three years of science for admission. The State of Illinois Board of Higher Education recommends that the best way to prepare for college is to include at least three years of science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) in the student's high school program of study.