Paint Branch High School

Science Department

Mission | Staff Office Hours | Medical Careers | Typical Science Experience | Science Teachers | Events | Science Internships |Tri-Science Medal | Science Clubs | Astronomy News | Engineering Science | Academy of Health Professions

The Paint Branch High School Science Department is committed to providing science instruction for all students. Our program addresses what students should know and be able to do in science, preparing them for further scientific study, as well as for their role as young citizens, in a world where science literacy is a basic need. 

Staff Office Hours

7:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
LAP – 10:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Typical Science Experience

If the 8^th Grade Science Grade is an A or B:  

• Students can enroll in: Honors Physics 9 OR Honors Biology. Students enrolling in Honors Physics 9 ALSO need to have completed Algebra I by the end of 8^th Grade with a final grade of an A or B AND concurrent enrollment in at least Honors Geometry.

If the 8^th Grade Science Grade is a C or below:  

• Students can enroll in: Biology

Science Teachers

Pamela S. Leffler, Resource Teacher
Pam_s_leffler@mcpsmd.org  
301-388-9964

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 2020 - 2021 SEMESTER A

COURSES AND TEACHERS

Events

Students at the USA Science & Engineering Festival in DC!

Students at the Chemathon!

Tri-Science Medal

• Take, successfully complete (C or better) and sit for the AP exam for 3 of the 5 AP science courses and receive a Tri-Science Medal at graduation.

Science Clubs

• Environmental Club
• Science National Honor Society
• Engineering Club  
• STEM Club

Astronomy News: Space Telescope Science Institute 

• Click here to see Astronomy students explore the Universe through the Hubble telescope.  

Academy of Health Professions

In the double period (1 credit) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant class, students will gain a specialized skillset related to facilitating the high demands of a healthcare facility. Students learn to administer medications, assist with minor procedures, obtain laboratory specimens, perform electrocardiograms, provide patient education, and much more.  Students have the opportunity to earn and receive credentials as a certified clinical medical assistant.

Exploring Science in the Community!