The Science Department supports the school’s philosophy of educating the whole person.
The Science Department is comprised of eight teachers whose collective experience, knowledge and passion are evident in their relationships with both their students and subject matter. The department boasts professionals from the fields of medicine, engineering, and genetics. These teachers strive to provide each student with a strong groundwork of knowledge in biology, chemistry and physics, while also encouraging their interests in such elective courses as Astronomy, Genetics, Environmental Science and Anatomy and Physiology.
All coursework, from the College Prep through AP level, provides the appropriate level of challenge to each student. From building a greenhouse, watching a live gall bladder surgery, and constructing a telescope, our students have unique opportunities to explore the scientific method both inside and outside the classroom.
Villa Maria requires the successful completion of three years of a lab science for graduation. Courses required are: Physical Science or Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Science Department Faculty
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Mrs. Jill Alexis
Chair
Ext. 1214
B.A. Chemistry
Rutgers University
M.Ed. Science Education
Rutgers University
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Mr. Edward Byrnes
Ext. 1210
B.E.E. Electrical Engineering
Villanova University
M.E.E. Electrical Engineering
Villanova University
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Ms. Nicole Cronin
Ext. 1215
B.S. Physics
Muhlenberg College
M.A. Teaching Science
Stony Brook University
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Dr. Jennifer Horan
Ext. 1112
B.A. Biology
Middlebury College
M.D.
Dartmouth Medical School
Pediatric Residency F.A.A.P.
North Shore University Hospital
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Ms. Amy Keglovits
Ext. 1111
B.S. Biology
University of Notre Dame
M.S. Genetic Counseling
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
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Mr. Joseph Koerner
Ext. 1211
B.S. Ed., Social Studies Education
West Chester University
M.S. Chemistry Education
University of Pennsylvania
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Mr. Michael Kolter
Ext. 1139
B.S. Biology
Duquesne University
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Mrs. Marci Luty
Ext. 1058
B.S. Math and Science
West Chester University
Area of Specialization in Sports Medicine
West Chester
Science Course Sequence
| GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science (CP) | Biology (CP) | Chemistry Electives as requested: • Anatomy/Physiology • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine | Electives as requested: • Physics • Anatomy/Physiology • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine |
| Biology (CP) | Chemistry (CP) | Physics Electives as requested: • Anatomy/ Physiology • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine | Electives as requested: • Anatomy/Physiology • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine • AP Biology |
| Biology (H) | Honors Chemistry | Honors Physics AP Physics 1 Electives as requested: • Honors Anatomy/Physiology • Honors Genetics & Bioethics • Honors Advanced Chemistry • Honors Introduction to Engineering • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine • AP Biology • AP Environmental Science | Electives as requested: • Honors Anatomy/Physiology • Honors Genetics & Bioethics • Honors Advanced Chemistry • Honors Introduction to Engineering • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine • AP Biology • AP Environmental Science • AP Physics 1 • AP Physics C: Mechanics • AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism |
| AP Biology Freshmen will be invited to take AP Biology based on HSPT results. | Honors Chemistry | Honors Physics AP Physics 1 Electives as requested: • Honors Anatomy/Physiology • Honors Genetics & Bioethics • Honors Advanced Chemistry • Honors Introduction to Engineering • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine • AP Environmental Science | Electives as requested: • Honors Anatomy/Physiology • Honors Genetics & Bioethics • Honors Advanced Chemistry • Honors Introduction to Engineering • Environmental Science • Sports Medicine • AP Environmental Science • AP Physics 1 • AP Physics C: Mechanics • AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism |