Chemistry Honors
This course is taken during the 10th grade year. This course counts as one of the three lab based science courses required for graduation from Episcopal. The prerequisites are the successful completion of Algebra I (preferably Algebra I-Honors) and a teacher recommendation. The course will include topics such as atomic structure, bonding, equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases. This course is lab based where students will perform a number of experiments and summarize their work in written lab reports, use and conversion of metric units, proper use of equipment, dimensional analysis, interpretation and analysis of data and application to lab activities. The Honors course will cover each topic to a greater depth, with more focus on the quantitative aspects of each topic, and at a faster rate.

AP Chemistry
This course is generally taken during the 11th or 12th grade year. This is an elective course. The prerequisites are successful completion of Honors Chemistry, teacher recommendation, and concurrent enrollment in either pre-calculus or calculus. The course is an extremely intensive, college level course which requires strong math and reasoning skills. All students will take the A.P. Chemistry Exam at the end of the year. The course covers topics such as bonding, nuclear chemistry, molecular structure, equations, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, equilibrium, and acid/base chemistry. The course is lab based and all students will be required to maintain a comprehensive lab notebook for the entire year.

Advanced Math II
This year-long course is an extension of Algebra II and Pre-Calculus and includes topics designed to strengthen the mathematical skills of college-bound students who seek greater proficiency before moving to more advanced mathematics courses.