Science teachers in Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) schools will: Prepare all students for success with New York State Regents Science exams; place an equal emphasis on developing scientific thinkers by inviting students to ask questions, develop models, carry out investigations and analyze data. Science teachers in Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) work with a diverse range of students to develop Biology / Living Environment, Chemistry, or Physics content knowledge and skills through exploration/experimentation, reading, discussion, and writing.