A Holy Names High School graduate is intellectually competent.

She thinks critically and independently and applies these skills in problem solving.

• Biology students will explore the foundations of biology (evolution, cell biology, ecology, and physiology) and use this knowledge to examine problems facing our planet.

She expresses herself effectively orally and in writing.

• Biology students will submit written homework and laboratory reports as well as prepare oral presentations for classmates.

She utilizes appropriate tools and technologies to locate, evaluate, and present information.

• Biology students will use PowerPoint for at least one of their presentations in this course.
• Biology students will use the library and the Internet to conduct scientific literature reviews.

She demonstrates intellectual curiosity and exercises her talents in pursuit of learning.

• Biology students will select and investigate a service-learning topic to present to her classmates.

She collaborates with others and works cooperatively to achieve her goals.

• Biology students work in teams for most projects in this course.  They will function as captains, recorders, resource monitors, and moderators.

A Holy Names High School graduate is committed to personal growth.

She demonstrates integrity and honesty in her daily life.

• Biology students will collaborate on most course projects; however they will not copy or plagiarize classmates’ or other’s peoples’ work.

She values good health and thus makes wise choices concerning nutrition, physical activity, and the care of her body. 

• Biology students will learn about nutrition and how to make wise choices about diet and exercise.

A Holy Names High School graduate is artistically enriched.

She expresses biology concepts through visual representations.

• Biology students will become familiar with new concepts by creating diagrams, pictures, and objects.