STEM
Rooted in discovery, driven by innovation
The STEM Department is committed to cultivating curiosity, creativity, and problem solving through the pursuit of scientific knowledge, mathematical reasoning, technological advancement, and medical understanding.
We believe that the study of Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Medical Studies is not only an academic endeavor but also a pathway to innovation, ethical problem-solving, and service to humanity.
Department Overview
The STEM Department unites four distinct yet interconnected disciplines—Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Medical Studies—to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and vision necessary to thrive in a global society. Each discipline offers unique opportunities for inquiry, problem-solving, and application of knowledge to real-world challenges.
Mathematics
Mathematics provides students with logical reasoning, quantitative skills, and problem-solving strategies that serve as a foundation for all STEM disciplines. By applying mathematical thinking, students develop precision, creativity, and the ability to model complex systems.
Medical Program
The Medical Program offers early exposure to healthcare and the life sciences, cultivating knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills. This program prepares students for pathways in nursing, medicine, and allied health professions, emphasizing compassion and care for others.
Science
Science empowers students to investigate the natural world through experimentation and analysis, building scientific literacy and preparing them for advanced study and diverse careers in research, healthcare, and environmental stewardship
Technology Program
The Technology Program engages students in innovation, design, and digital fluency. Through experiences in programming, robotics, and engineering design, students learn to apply technological tools to create solutions, foster collaboration, and shape the future.
Department Experiences
real-world science Curriculum
Our Science and Medical Program courses, have evolving curriculum based on real world applications
Medical Program boasts an updated grade-level curriculum covering topics such as:
- Pharmacology
- Genetics
- Forensic Science
- Scientific Research
Innovation-Driven Learning Spaces
Medical Program students attend classes inside Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, gaining direct learning experience from healthcare professionals working in clinical treatments, DNA sequencing, CRISPR, and forensic science tools.
Technology Program: Students work with industry-standard platforms like Unity, Python, Fusion 360, and VEX robotics, supported by expert faculty and guest speakers.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
23% upperclassmen enrolled in Advanced Placement Science courses.
Our Mathematics framework that builds every year making sure students move seamlessly into higher levels of math.
A redesigned Technology Program that has every student graduating from the program with fluency in the most in demand coding languages.
From the STEM Department Chair
"Science thrives off curiosity. We want to spark the same curiosity of how the world works that our students had when they were little."
David Bird
STEM Department Chair
Science Faculty
Advanced Courses Offered
AP Courses
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
AP Statistics
honors courses
Algebra I Honors
Algebra II Honors
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
Geometry Honors
Physics Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
From Department Faculty
At Providence High School, we believe teaching is a calling and a joy. Our faculty bring passion and purpose to every lesson, guiding students to think critically, care deeply, and connect meaningfully with the world around them in and outside the classroom.
Olga Barahona, Mathematics
"The most rewarding part of my job, is when a student lets me know that I have developed a new found interest and curiosity in a subject that was not their favorite."
David Bird, Science
"Science thrives off curiosity. We want to spark the same curiosity of how the world works that our students had when they were little."
Christina Nazlikian, Medical
"The most rewarding part of my job is helping students learn and have a passion for science and medicine."
STEM Department Faculty