The Birmingham City Schools science initiative will target the science performance of our students by:

•  Providing standards-based, hands-on, inquiry-centered instruction to all students.

• Implementing research-based professional development programs that prepare all  science teachers to guide students in inquiry-centered science.

• Implementing a support system for supplying science materials and apparatus to classrooms.

• Providing assessment methods consistent with the goals of an inquiry-centered science program.

• Increasing opportunities for higher-level science courses for high school students, including genetics, microbiology and advanced placement courses.

• Exposing students to extended learning opportunity using the McWane Science Center,  Ruffner Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and other community entities.

• Providing opportunities for research and other practicing scientist from area universities, colleges and industry to work with students and teachers.