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Pike High School

Science

Science

At Pike High School, the science department offers many AP/IB/DC courses and graduation pathways:

  • Engineering- Principles of Engineering (Ivy Tech), Introduction to Engineering Design (Ivy Tech), Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Design Think Technology (Purdue)
  • Chemistry - Dual Credit Chemistry (Indiana University), AP Chemistry
  • Biology - IB Sports and Exercise Science, IB Biology, Dual Credit Anatomy & Physiology (Vincennes), AP Biology
  • Environmental  - AP Environmental Science
  • Physics - AP Physics 1, IB Physics, AP Physics 2
  • PLTW pathway courses in Biomedical Science 
  • Agriculture & Animal Science pathway- DC Ivy Tech

The Red Devil Way!

Our program is dedicated to helping students discover their inner scientists. Whether they plan on pursuing careers in science, engineering, or medicine- the skills they develop help them in any field that they choose to study. Our classes are active, hands-on, and involved in the community. Students in our advanced courses have opportunities to explore through field trips, guest speakers, internships, and community projects. Our high school is home to a large Outdoor lab with hiking trails and a pond. We have chickens, gardens, and a greenhouse. We also have a large robotics area to support our engineering courses.  

Fun Around the Department!

Students working in the outdoor lab, celebrate homecoming week, pitch-ins, & more!

  • A group of twelve teenagers poses together in front of a row of bright red school lockers, dressed in cowboy and Western-themed attire.
  • Three individuals pose around a classroom lab table filled with party snacks and drinks.

Leslie Sitzman

Science Department Chair

317-387-2771