By teaching scientific literacy, collaborative research, lab-based skills, and critical thinking, the science department empowers students to solve the problems of an ever-changing world with a sense of curiosity.
The Science Department
Click below to learn more about the department’s vision and strategic goals, get to know the faculty and facilities on the Ridgeland, Mississippi campus, or dive into the school’s organismal collection.
Academic Courses
Learn more about the rigorous science classes that students are engaged in over grades 5-12. In this eight year timespan, students enroll in seven required courses, with an additional ten elective courses that dive deeper into select topics.
Science Adventure Series
Want to learn more about how science connects within your everyday life? Our science department hosts a series of family-friendly, children-only, and adults-only events aimed to get the greater Jackson community more engaged in the science. Check out our upcoming events in the link below!
Bower INSTAR Scholars Program
Many of the students at St. Andrew’s are excited about pursuing a scientific field when they graduate. This program gives students select sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to create and study their own research question while learning skills to prepare them for a lab setting in a post-secondary education.
Wildlife at St. Andrew’s
Labs drive instruction at St. Andrew’s and the local wildlife assist our students in becoming better naturalists and stewards of their environment. Learn more about the hundreds of native, nonnative, and invasive species identified on campus and see which ones you can identify!
For More Information
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If you have any questions related to the science department or content on this website, please contact Marks McWhorter, Science Department Chair at: