Students at Connetquot High School are enrolled into courses in our robust life and physical science program. The High School Science Department offers all four Regents science courses, many advanced placement science courses guided by College Board requirements, and a wide variety of science electives, including some which offer college credit. Many students also enroll in the Connetquot Science Research program. Every year, students share their research in many competitions. Course descriptions are shared in Connetquot High School’s Course Guide. Founded in conjunction with the Mathematics Department, the Connetquot STEM Academy offers students the opportunity to increase their preparation for entering a STEM major in college and to gain a STEM designation on their diploma. To be eligible for STEM designation, students must complete two courses from the required list in Science, Technology, and Mathematics, in addition to completing Regents Exams in Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. If the course chosen is an AP course, students are expected to sit for the AP exam. In addition all students must participate in Science Research and create a capstone project or participate in a job or internship experience in a STEM related field. All students will be required to complete either a research paper or a reaction paper. This challenging course of study is recommended for students who intend to study science, engineering, mathematics, computer science or a pre-professional program in college. Students interested in the STEM Academy should discuss their course choices with the head of the departments. The goal of this program is to prepare students to enter competitive college programs and the global workforce.