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Science

The Glenbrook South Science Department offers two inquiry-based science pathways that allow students to uncover patterns in nature.

In addition to the traditional science pathway, some students join the Science & Engineering Learning Community which is an integrated honors program of study for students who are concurrently enrolled in Project Lead the Way engineering courses.  Both science pathways emphasize and allow students to explore the cross-cutting big ideas of 

  • Systems & System Models
  • Energy & Matter
  • Scale, Proportion, & Quantity
  • Stability & Change
  • Cause & Effect
  • Patterns
  • Structure & Function

Our course philosophy is to prepare all students with a foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics and the opportunity to then dive deeper into one or more of five Advanced Placement science courses and seven science elective offerings. 

Student Support

  • A student’s Classroom Teacher is always the first support that is recommended.  Classroom teachers are available to meet with students during their prep periods and in most cases before/after school.  
  • The Titan Learning Center (TLC) offers support in all subjects. For academic help, there are peer tutors and qualified adults  available to assist students. Peer tutors are trained, vetted, and assigned according to the classes they are most qualified to tutor. Walk-ins are welcome.
  • A Private Tutor List is available by reaching out to the Administrative Assistant of the Science Department.
  • The GBS Library has 3 certified teacher librarians who can provide research support, citation help and readers’ advisory services. Students can also receive Chromebook support at the Chrome Depot, located at the back of the library. 

  • Titan Learning Center

    • Open 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ( 4 p.m. on Fridays)
    • The Titan Learning Center (TLC) offers support in all subjects. For academic help, there are peer tutors and qualified adults available to assist students. Peer tutors are trained, vetted, and assigned according to the classes they are most qualified to tutor. Walk-ins are welcome.