The Science Department at Loch Raven High offers a wide range of courses allowing students the opportunity to explore many areas of scientific study.
Learn more about the LRHS Science Department Course offerings here
We currently offer various options for your core requirements:
- Earth Systems
- Living Systems
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Integrated Physics and Chemistry
And numerous Science Electives (click a course to learn more):
- Forensic Science
- Advanced Placement Biology
- Advanced Placement Chemistry
- Advanced Placement Physics C
- Advanced Placement Environmental Science
- Paramedical Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology
We have also started a new completer program with BCPS call Project Lead the Way: BioMedical Sciences. This is a great opportunity for students that are interested in the medical field for future career options!

Our teachers work to promote science literacy for all students at Loch Raven High.
Science Department Members
Click on teacher names for a video message to learn a little more about them!
Allyson Sieka - asieka@bcps.org (Department Chair)
Brian Barker - bbarker@bcps.org
Jessica Galeano - jgaleano@bcps.org
Tara Lancaster - tlesser@bcps.org
Joseph McCusker - jmccusker@bcps.org
Mark Muneses - mmuneses@bcps.org
Angenette Planter- aplanter@bcps.org
John Railey - jrailey@bcps.org
Kasey Robertson - krobertson4@bcps.org