Marine Science Magnet
The Marine Science Magnet at San Pedro High School is a four-year program which allows students to focus on ocean-related sciences. Students enrolled in the program are required to complete four years of math and science classes and must complete community service hours focusing in marine science.
The primary focus is marine science, so students have the opportunity to enroll in specialized science classes including Marine biology, Physical oceanography, and Advanced Marine Science. By working with the Marine Mammal Care Center, students may also take classes and participate in a Marine Mammal Internship on site. This program offers students opportunities to work hands-on with marine animals. As of June 2009, the Marine Mammal Internship was no longer available to the students. Class Size and Budget Cuts were a factor of its removal.
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