Science & Music Department
About This Department | Department Members | General Information
About This Department
The Minooka Community High School Science Department is committed to a laboratory approach for all classes. Laboratory experiences involve an inquiry approach which encourages logical thought processes during the use of the scientific method, and a hands-on approach which strengthens student understanding. Strong emphasis is placed on the use of technology for data collection and manipulation.
Scientific process skills are emphasized so that application and transfer of knowledge can be accomplished when our students encounter new information in the future. The development of scientific reasoning helps to make the student a better citizen, enabling him/her to make intelligent, mature decisions in our highly technological global society.
Students should follow a sequence which melds biological and physical sciences. Integrated Environmental Science, followed by Geology or Biology, Chemistry, and Physics is the recommended sequence for college preparatory students. Honors students experience a similar array of courses. In addition, all students have access to a variety of courses which are suited to specific interests and medical/scientific career aspirations.
The Minooka Community High School Music Department is dedicated to providing each student an opportunity to explore and develop his/her own capabilities through courses that focus on performance, aesthetic awareness, and acquaint themselves with various aspects of music theory/history.
Department Members
>Department Web Page
Donna Engel
Instructional Leader
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Richard Anderson > Teacher's Web Site
Randy Benware > Teacher's Web Site
Anthony Babich
Brad Dorick
Breann Erwin
Taylor Farnetti
Jamie Fisher
Monica Gulczynski >Teacher's Web Site
Monica Hannigan
Tess Hilton
Melissa Hoffart
Amy Kelly >Teacher's Web Site
Matt Minch
Jon Monti
Samuel Pavelka
Brian Petrovic
Mark Smith
Alexa Tancil
Laurie Tessmer
Kim Villani
Tyler White
Gina Wych > Teacher's Web Site
General Information
To view the 2012-2013 curriculum course offerings for the Science Department, please click here.
To view the 2013-2014 curriculum course offerings for the Science Department, please click here.
To view the 2012-2013 curriculum course offerings for the Music Department, please click here.
To view the 2013-2014 curriculum course offerings for the Music Department, please click here.
To view the complete 2012-2013 Curriculum Guide, please click here.
To view the complete 2013-2014 Curriculum Guide, please click here.