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SCIENCE CONTINUED
ANATOMY
This course explores the major underlying principles
of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics
include the structure of the body—cells, tissues,
organs, systems—and the function of these structures.
This course also explores disease, health issues,
and reproduction. Students receive training and
certification in CPR. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
work, observation, and analysis of animal anatomy as
it correlates to human anatomy. Dissection of a cat is
required.
Grade Level: 12
Type: fourth Science course option
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Physics I
PHYSICS II HONORS
Pathway to Success
Samantha Bongiorno, Shelton Class of 2013,
Medicine
General surgery resident, upstate New York
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Global Health,
Macalester College
• Doctor of Medicine, St. George’s University
• Aspires to be double board-certified in general
surgery and trauma/critical care surgery
Shelton Coursework and Activities
• Shelton senior-year coursework: Anatomy, Honors
Calculus, Pre-Calculus 1, English IV-British Literature,
Philosophy, Honors Post WW II, Psychology
• Varsity Volleyball
• Learning differences: Mixed receptive/expressive
language disorder (auditory processing) and
hyperfocus ADD
Physics II continues the Physics I course with
exploration of topics in electricity, magnetics, light,
and 20th Century Physics. Applications in Astronomy,
Engineering, and other related areas are studied, and
problem-solving and critical thinking skills are further
developed and emphasized throughout this course.
Grade Level: 12
Type: fourth Science course option
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Physics I,
Pre-Calculus or concurrent enrollment, and
recommendation of Physics I teacher; fluent,
advanced math skills are required.
“Shelton taught me how to be
an independent learner and
advocate for myself, skills that
prepared me for college, law
school and my career.”
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND
PROBLEM-SOLVING
Pathway to Success
Will Kresl, Shelton Class of 2017, Engineering
Shelton Coursework and Activities
Stress Engineer, Boeing,
formerly Spirit AeroSystems,
• Shelton senior-year coursework:
Wichita, Kansas
Honors Physics II, Honors
Calculus, Honors English IV• Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical
British Literature, Economics,
and Aerospace Engineering,
Government, Sociology, Philosophy,
Master’s in Mechanical and
Reading, Instrumental Music
Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma
State University
• Field goal kicker, Varsity Football;
Varsity Soccer; Track; Athletic
• Conducted Thermacoustic
Trainer; Shelton Band
experiments with NASA’s Liner
Group and OSU faculty
• Learning difference: Dyslexia
• Thesis focused on the design and
performance of acoustic liners for
“Learning to read and
next-generation aircraft
write with Shelton’s
guidance opened the door
for me to be curious about
math and physics.”
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UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
2026-2027
Students are introduced to the
fundamentals of the engineering
process through a variety of projectbased learning experiences in several
of the engineering sub-disciplines
(civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic,
and computer engineering). Students
identify solutions to problems and
implement solutions based on the
use of engineering design techniques.
Disciplined problem analysis and
problem-solving techniques are a key
requirement. The use of mathematical
modeling, computational resources, and
data analysis are required.
Grade Level: 12
Type: fourth Science course option
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry,
Physics I
