Science

PWCS science instruction is aligned to the 2018 Virginia Department of Education Science Standards of Learning.

Students have an opportunity to:

• Take enriched and advanced courses, as listed in the PWCS Middle and High School Course Catalogs
• Apply to school-specific STEM specialty programs
• Enroll in summer Discovery enrichment STEM summer camps
• Compete at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Students demonstrate mastery of their learning on Virginia assessments in grades 5 and 8, and are required to earn a verified credit toward graduation by passing one high school end-of-course state science assessment.

Safety of the learning environment is our priority; all stakeholders are expected to adhere to the rules of the PWCS Science Instructional Safety Agreements.

The PWCS Student Learning Department supports our students, teachers, and instructional leaders by:

• Providing division-approved core and supplemental instructional materials
• Developing pacing and unit guides for core science courses, and unit and benchmark assessments
• Offering professional development on best evidence- and research-based practices
• Supporting Virginia Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences, PWCS Environmental Literacy Plan, Irene V. Hylton Planetarium at C.D. Hylton High School, and the observatory at Forest Park High School
• Sponsoring the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair in partnership with Leidos and the I-66 Mobile Partners