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Science at Arvada West High School

The Arvada West High School Science Department is dedicated to delivering a dynamic and rigorous educational experience, equipping our diverse student body for success beyond high school.

We prioritize the cultivation of 21st-century skills, nurture curiosity and prepare our students through a diverse range of opportunities. This includes college-bound preparation, AP and honors classes, and career and technical education within the field of science. 

With a wide variety of core and elective programs, the science department at Arvada. We offer students the opportunity to participate in a variety of unique experiences.

Science Team

Science Courses

Traditional Science Pathways

 

9th

10th

11th and 12th

Traditional

Integrated Science

Earth Science

Biology

Chemistry*

Physics*

Chemistry*

Physics*

Astronomy and Geology

Anatomy & Physiology*

Environmental Science (CE)

Marine Biology (12th only)

Accelerated

Earth Science Honors

or

Biology Honors

Biology Honors or Earth Science Honors

Anatomy & Physiology*

Chemistry Honors*

AP Biology*

AP Chemistry*

AP Physics 1*

AP Physics 2*

Environmental Science (CE)

Marine Biology (12th only)

*Denotes prerequisite

Science CTE Pathways

 

9th and 10th

Upper-Level CTE Classes

CTE Energy

See 9th-grade options above

Energy Industry Fundamentals

Electricity and Electronics DC/AC

Environmental Science (CE)

Engineering/Robotics (Math Credit)

CTE Water Quality

Management

See 9th-grade options above

Environmental Systems Water (CE) – Year 1

Advanced Water Quality Management* (CE) – Year 2

CTE Health

Sciences

See 9th-grade options above

Anatomy & Physiology* – Year 1

Pathophysiology* – Year 2
Pharmacy Technician* (11th/12th)

*Denotes prerequisite

Get More Information About Arvada West Science Courses Offered

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The science department focuses on fostering scientific literacy in students. Quality, equitable science curricula, resources and professional learning are developed based on research to support thriving, scientifically minded thinkers.

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