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Science
The Chatham Hall Science Department cultivates an immersive, hands-on learning environment where students actively develop the critical skills necessary for scientific discovery. Across diverse subjects—ranging from core tracks in physics, chemistry, and biology to innovative electives like earth science, neurobiology, and forensics—students are challenged to move beyond memorization. The dynamic curriculum inspires one to question assumptions, observe microscopic and ecological phenomena, execute rigorous experiments, and systematically evaluate empirical data. By embedding these foundational practices directly into lab work and field research (throughout our 365-acre campus and geological surroundings), the program ensures students learn to inquire purposefully, think critically, and judge wisely when confronting complex global and analytical problems.
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This comprehensive skill set provides the exact academic scaffolding needed for sophisticated scientific pursuits, laying a foundation that inspires many graduates to continue their STEM paths in higher education. By tailoring the laboratory experience to unique styles of understanding within an all-girls boarding environment, Chatham Hall helps students build the immense confidence required to pioneer new concepts and navigate advanced analytical fields. This empowerment is supported by data from the International Coalition of Girls' Schools, which shows that girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology than peers from coeducational schools. Through foundational rigor and diverse specialty electives, Chatham Hall successfully transforms curious students into the next generation of scientific leaders.
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Be ready to question, observe, experiment, and evaluate as you study such subjects as physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, and more.
Through our dynamic curriculum designed to prepare you for future study, you’ll learn to inquire purposefully, think critically, and judge wisely. You’ll also gain the background needed for further scientific pursuit, which many of our students pursue in college. In fact, according to the , graduates of girls’ schools are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology than girls who attended coeducational schools.
Through our dynamic curriculum designed to prepare you for future study, you’ll learn to inquire purposefully, think critically, and judge wisely. You’ll also gain the background needed for further scientific pursuit, which many of our students pursue in college. In fact, according to the , graduates of girls’ schools are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology than girls who attended coeducational schools.
Science Courses
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Advanced Biology
Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry
Chemistry & Art
Dendrology
Forensics
Neurobiology
Physics I
Advanced Physics I
Advanced Physics I
Physics I Honors
Physics II Honors
Program Highlights
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Teaches students to question, observe, experiment, and evaluate.
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Fosters purposeful inquiry and judgment.
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Builds the academic background needed for scientific pursuits in college.
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Covers core pathways in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Offers advanced options like Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, and Advanced Physics I.
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Features targeted rigorous tracks including Physics I Honors and Physics II Honors.
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Blends unique interdisciplinary topics like Chemistry & Art and Dendrology.
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Explores niche fields such as Neurobiology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Forensics.
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Main Phone
+1 434.432.2941
Admissions Contact
+1 434.432.5516 • admissions@chathamhall.org
Boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.