Science
Director of Mathematics/Science, Carolyn Joy
cjoy@medford.k12.ma.us
781-393-2214 & 2215
Secretary for Mathematics and Science:
Maria Arcieri
- Medford High School Staff
- Medford Vocational Technical High School Staff
- Andrews Middle School Staff
- McGlynn Middle School Staff
- Department Overview
- Science Courses
- Additional Science Information
Staff
Medford High School
Patricia Brandl
Amy Byron
Audrey Carmosino
Ivy Carnabucci
Rocco Cieri
Joseph Contrada
Jodie Driscoll
Hennifer Ensign
Catherine Haberkorn
John Lazarro
Alison Lucuk
Michael Wadness
Jonathan Wilson
Vocational Technical High School
Marcelle Bocko
Mellisa Holland
Andrews Middle School
Andrea Twardzicki (6)
Michelle Fenwick (7)
Karry Kravitz (7)
James Forsyth (8)
Robert Terrano (8)
Christian Pulcini (Science/Eng.Tech.)
McGlynn Middle School
Sean O’Connor (6)
Madelyn Wenham (6)
David Brooks (7)
Foster Hoyt (7)
Sandra Rideout (8)
Sara Doucette (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 and professionally staffed technology/engineering laboratory. The labs promote positive learning opportunities for students.
The McGlynn and Andrews offer science related after school activities. These sessions include the use of Robolab and the Mini-Sub Project.
High School
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
Standards 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
Standard Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Anatomy and Physiology
Final class offerings are based on enrollment.