Welcome! The Science Department at Howard High School is dedicated to developing substantive science literacy in all students. Our courses are designed to provide an effective student-centered approach to learning that engages students physically and mentally in an inquiry-based laboratory program. We offer a variety of courses ranging from core courses in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, to elective courses like Marine Science, Forensic Science, and Anatomy and Physiology, as well as 4 challenging AP courses designed to push our students to the achieve their highest potential.

All students must earn a minimum of 3 science credits to obtain their high school diploma. One of these three science credits must be Biology where students must also earn a passing score on the High School Assessment (HSA) in Biology in order to graduate.

Our department also holds a Science Fair each to showcase the talents of our science students. Currently (2006-2007 school year) all students enrolled in Earth Science GT, Biology GT, and Chemistry GT are required to participate in the science fair. Category winners and runners up may be invited to participate in the Howard County Science Fair and Baltimore Regional Science Fair. Please visit the Science Fair page for more information.

For any information or important updates about the department please visit our News/Updates page, including any handouts or documents you may be interested in (for example, incoming 9th grade orientation night information).