High School Science Curriculum
Descriptions and Sequence for High School Science Courses Taught in Pasco County
| Grade | Traditional | Technical/Comm. College | 4 Year College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | Physical Science | Physical Science Honors | Physical Science Honors | Biology Honors (IB & AP) |
| 10th Grade | Biology | Biology Honors | Biology Honors | Chemistry Honors (AP) |
| 11th Grade | Chemistry | Chemistry Chemistry Honors | Honors Science Elective AP Science Course | AP Science Course |
| 12th Grade | Science Elective | Honors Science Elective AP Science Course Dual Enrollment | Honors Science Elective AP Science Course Dual Enrollment | <AP Science Course Dual Enrollment |
Notes:
- 1. If Biology Honors is selected in grade 9, then chemistry honors with algebra II honors should be taken in grade 10.
- 2. If Chemistry Honors is selected, then it is suggested that Algebra II Honors be a co-requisite.
- 3. Students may change to an honors/AP sequence if academic interest/progress changes.
As shown above, science elective courses are offered in grades 11 and 12. Every effort to understand one’s progress in science and college and/or career interest should be made. It is never too early to check college websites for selecting information that may be of value in selecting high school science courses.
In order to give students a complete science background, standards in all bodies of knowledge need to be represented in the courses taken throughout high school.
