Science & Health

The Upper St. Clair Elementary Science program makes use of units or modules acquired from the Smithsonian Science Program. USC utilizes the Smithsonian Science Program to offer outstanding professional development for teachers and provide national and state aligned research-based science curriculum concepts and skills to all elementary students in grades K-4.

The students also work with their teachers, health professionals, local police, Children’s Hospital and St. Clair Hospital on current health topics of drug awareness (appropriate to the grade level), proper nutrition, heart health, the body systems and personal safety. Health lessons are presented at times coinciding with seasonal importance (e.g., bus safety in September), national observances (e.g., Dental Health Month or Heart Health Awareness), or as units of instruction which take place for several weeks throughout the school year.