Science
Science is as much a way of knowing as it is a body of knowledge. The Science Division at Stevenson is dedicated to a laboratory approach to science education that will involve each student in the process of discovery.
About the Division
Dr. Steven Wood, Director of Science
swood@d125.org / 847-415-4401
East Office, Room 8080
Tom Kelly, Assistant Director of Science
tkelly@d125.org / 847-415-4403 (voicemail x4429)
East Office, Room 8080
Sharon Pasquesi, Assistant to the Director
spasquesi@d125.org / 847-415-4400
East Office, Room 8080
Karen Nehring, Department Secretary
knehring@d125.org / 847-415-4402
East Office, Room 8080
East Office, Room 8080: 847-415-4403
West Office, Room 1514: 847-415-4404
Science Faculty Directory
Science Quick Links
Science Co-Curriculars
Science Opportunities Outside of SHS
Science Testing Information (SAT & ACT)
Science Textbook List 2020-21
Science Schedule
Regular Daily Schedule
| Period | Times |
| Early Bird | 7:45 - 9:21 a.m. |
| 1st | 8:30 - 9:21 a.m. |
| 1a | 8:30 - 8:54 a.m. |
| 1b | 9:01 - 9:21 a.m. |
| 2nd | 9:26 - 10:13 a.m. |
| 2a | 9:26 - 9:46 a.m. |
| 2b | 9:53 - 10:13 a.m. |
| 3rd | 10:18 - 11:05 a.m. |
| 3a | 10:18 - 10:38 a.m. |
| 3b | 10:45 - 11:05 a.m. |
| 4th | 11:10 - 11:57 a.m. |
| 4a | 11:10 - 11:30 a.m. |
| 4b | 11:37 - 11:57 a.m. |
| 5th | 12:02 - 12:49 p.m. |
| 5a | 12:02 - 12:22 p.m. |
| 5b | 12:29 - 12:49 p.m. |
| 6th | 12:54 - 1:41 p.m. |
| 6a | 12:54 - 1:14 p.m. |
| 6b | 1:21 - 1:41 p.m. |
| 7th | 1:46 - 2:33 p.m. |
| 7a | 1:46 - 2:06 p.m. |
| 7b | 2:13 - 2:33 p.m. |
| 8th | 2:38 - 3:25 p.m. |
| 8a | 2:38 - 2:58 p.m. |
| 8b | 3:05 - 3:25 p.m. |
- "Early Bird" Science Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:45-9:21 a.m., EXCEPT on the late arrival schedule. Doors will open for Early Bird Science students at 7:30 a.m.
- Science 1.5 period Classes meet every day, EXCEPT on the late arrival schedule. For more information about the daily schedule, see the bell schedule page.
Course Descriptions
For course descriptions from all academic divisions, visit our Course Selection page.
Click on the course description to see course goals and learning targets:
| Course | Course Description |
| Earth Science (College Prep P) | SCI 271/272 |
| Biology (College Prep B) | SCI 201/202 |
| Chemistry (College Prep P) | SCI 301/302 |
| Physics (College Prep P) | SCI 401/402 |
| Course | Course Description |
| Accelerated Biology (Accelerated B) | SCI 111/112 |
| Accelerated Chemistry (Accelerated P) | SCI 211/212 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology Accel. (Accelerated B) |
SCI 521/522 |
| Course | Course Description |
| Advanced Placement Physics 1 | SCI 611/612 |
| Advanced Placement Physics 2 | SCI 681/682 |
| Advanced Placement Biology (Honors B) | SCI 631/632 |
| AP Environmental Science (Honors B, P) | SCI 641/642 |
| Advanced Placement Chemistry (Honors P) | SCI 651/652 |
| Advanced Placement Physics C (Honors P) | SCI 661/662 |
| Earth Science (Honors P) | SCI 671/672 |
SPARK
STEM Professionals As Resource Knowledge (SPARK)
The purpose of SPARK is to provide an immersive summer internship experience for exceptional students interested in pursuing careers related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) research.
Each student is assigned to job-shadow a local practicing professional, participate in the educational programs offered by his/her scientific/research organization, and work collaboratively with the mentor on a problem or experiment developed by the mentor and the student. Selected students will participate in these internships during the summers prior to their junior or senior years.
In the fall, following their internship experiences, students share what they have learned via poster presentations at an evening research symposium at Stevenson High School (parents, students, and mentors are invited to attend). Some summer internship experiences may include projects that can be modified for submission to state and national scientific competitions.
For more information, contact Brett Erdmann at berdmann@d125.org or Diane Willock at dwillock@d125.org.