Loyalton Science
Science
The Loyalton High School Science Department helps students develop curiosity, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of the natural world through hands-on learning, investigation, experimentation, and real-world applications. Our science courses prepare students for continued study in college, careers, and technical fields.
Our science program includes courses that support students in meeting UC/CSU A-G science requirements, with opportunities to complete the coursework needed for college admission.
Courses Offered:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Science
- Online Science classes are available as well
Agriculture Science Pathway
Loyalton High School also offers an alternative pathway for meeting graduation science requirements through the Agriculture Department. Students can earn science credit through approved Agriculture courses that incorporate science standards and hands-on, career-connected learning. Students are also encouraged to take other science classes in the regular department concurrently if they are choosing to apply to a uc/csu.
The Agriscience Pathway provides students with the opportunity to become an Agriscience Completer by taking:
- Year 1: Agriscience 1
- Year 2: Agriscience 2
- Year 3: Advanced Agriscience & Mechanics
- Year 4: Any Agriculture elective or other course in the Agriculture Department
LHS Agriculture courses are also UC/CSU A-G approved, including:
- Agriscience 1 & 2: A-G College Preparatory Elective
- Ag Biology: A-G Life Science with Laboratory
- Veterinary Medical Applications: A-G Science
- The Art & History of Floral Design: A-G Visual Arts
- Ornamental Horticulture: A-G College Preparatory Elective
- Agricultural Mechanics: A-G College Preparatory Elective
- Agricultural Leadership: A-G College Preparatory Elective
Agriscience 1 and 2 are also articulated with Lassen College, with Agriscience 1 & 2 articulated as Ag 8.