Science
Director of Mathematics/Science, Carolyn Joy
cjoy@medford.k12.ma.us
781-393-2214
- Medford High School Staff
- Medford Vocational Technical High School Staff
- Andrews Middle School Staff
- McGlynn Middle School Staff
- Department Overview
- Science Courses
- Dissection Policy
- 2011 Science Fair
Staff
Medford High School
Patricia Brandl
Audrey Carmosino
Ivy Carnabucci
Rocco Cieri
Joseph Contrada
Jodie Driscoll
Jennifer Ensign
Catherine Haberkorn
Melissa Holland (&MVTHS)
John Lazzaro
Alexandria Lucuk
Richard Richter
Michael Wadness
Jonathan Wilson
Vocational Technical High School
Marcelle Bocko
Melissa Holland (&MHS)
Andrews Middle School
Kara Lantier (6)
Andrea Twardzicki (6)
Michelle Fenwick (7)
Larry Kravitz (7)
James Forsyth (8)
Robert Terrano (8)
Matthew Dowaliby (Engineering Lab)
McGlynn Middle School
Paula Duffy (6)
Madelyn Wenham (6)
David Brooks (7)
Foster Hoyt (7)
Sherri Bunting (8)
Sandra Rideout (8)
The science department at Medford High School provides students with a high quality curriculum. Course offerings include college preparatory courses and advanced placement classes in biology, chemistry, and physics. Additional offerings include introductory courses in engineering and medical technology.
The science department seeks to design a scientific education that helps students develop an appreciation, joy, excitement and intellectual awareness of the natural and human-made environment. Balanced with the study of the arts and humanities, students achieve a wider understanding of the world.
Questions or comments about the math & science department, the curriculum, or any general concerns can be directed to Carolyn Joy at 781-393-2214.
Elementary
The elementary schools follow the standards set by the Massachusetts Department of of Elementary and Secondary Education. (DESE). You can view the state curriculum frameworks on the DESE website.
Middle
The middle school curriculum seeks to provide students with content in the four areas of science identified by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Science & Engineering/Technology. The science rooms at the McGlynn and Andrews include sophisticated equipment to keep science active, engaging, and current.
Each middle school has a fully furnished technology/engineering laboratory. The labs promote positive learning opportunities for students.
High School
Mr. Cieri’s students
A variety of science courses are available for students attending Medford High School. All classes provide students with the opportunity to meet their science requirements for graduation.
Freshmen
Standard Introductory Physics
Honors Biology I
Sophomores
Honors Biology I
Standard Biology I
Honors Chemistry I
Juniors
Standard Chemistry I
Honors Chemistry I
Standard Physics I
Honors Physics I
AP Chemistry II
Standard Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Science
Seniors
Standard Chemistry I
Standards Physics I
Honors Physics I
AP Chemistry II
AP Biology II
AP Physics II
Environmental Science
Honors Environmental Science
Standard Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Anatomy and Physiology
Final class offerings are based on enrollment.
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in this year’s Science Fair!
Below is a photo slideshow of the event.
2011 Winners:
Grades 9 & 10
- 1st Place, Erica Budina, Grade 9, A Quest for a Stronger Homemade Bioplastic
- 2nd Place, John Bailey, Grade 10, The Effect of Biological Fluids on Ceramic
- 3rd Place, Barbara Araya, Grade 10, The Effect of Location on Tropospheric Ozone Levels
Honorable Mention
- James Conlon, Grade 10, Egg-ology: Finding Substitutes for Eggs and the Effect on Taste Perception by People
- Jane Pierre, Grade 10, Model of a Geyser
- Fredrick Vargus, Grade 9, Hermit Crabs and Shell Color
Grades 11 & 12
- 1st Place (Tie), Katherine Kulik, Grade 12, The Effect of Different Liquids on Bacterial Growth and Mark Roberto, Grade 12, The Effect of Gold Nanoparticles on Hydra
Honorable Mention
- Roger Zurawicki, Grade 11, The Effect of Weather on Cosmic Ray Flux