The focus of the freshman and sophomore curriculum was on environmental science at a local level; juniors take those principles one step further and explore issues on a more global scale.

            As their research component, students are enrolled in either Regular or Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES), where they learn how the natural world is shaped and the relationship between humans and the environment. This course offers students an in-depth look at human population in regards to resources and sustainability.

            The environmental quality and pollution unit explores topics such as air and water pollution as well as climate change and challenges students to make a connection between individual action and its consequences. Students also study land use and biodiversity and learn the importance of conserving living species. 

     The social and political implications of the environment in society are also covered thoroughly as students actively research contemporary ecological issues pertinent in today's world.

            Juniors also take an additional science class such as botany, limnology, marine science, physics, zoology or anatomy and physiology giving them the background for their senior project class the next year. A special Florida Literature junior Honors English class is an option for student not enrolling in Advanced Placement English Language.

            Students actively participate in the Fairchild Challenge and the Hunt Oil Winston School Solar Car Challenge and the Envirothon after school and during the summer.

   "I think it's important to go on field trips that are curriculum based because it keeps students on track and helps them understand what they are learning!"
-Angel Sronce
Hollywood



"Advanced Placement Environmental Science takes learning to a new level."
-Jonas Wilken
Plantation