Science

Every student will be required to take three lab-based units of science to meet graduation requirements for 

either the College Prep/Work Ready or the Core Curriculum plan.  Biology I and a physical science (such as 

Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science) are two basic requirements for the College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum. 

Upon written approval of the parent or legal guardian of the student, in lieu of the College Prep/Work Ready 

curriculum plan, a student may follow the Core Curriculum plan for high school graduation.  In this case the 

student may enroll in Biology I and two other science courses at a level equal to or higher than Biology I.

The following sequences are among possibilities that will allow students to meet the graduation requirement for 

Science:

        

       Sequence I  College Prep/Work Ready

9th Grade Physical Science 

10th Grade Biology I

11th Grade Science Elective -- Chemistry highly recommended

12 Grade Science Elective (not required) -- Physics highly recommended

        Sequence II  College Prep/Work Ready

9th Grade Biology I

10th Grade Chemistry (a physical science)TPS Course of Study 2012-2013 – 3/8/2012 [136]

11th Grade Science Elective – Physics I is highly recommended. 

12th Grade Science Elective - Environmental Science or Human Anatomy/Physiology 

       Advanced Placement Sequence College Prep/Work Ready

9th Grade Biology I Pre-AP

10th Grade Chemistry I Pre-AP, Physics I Pre AP

11th Grade Biology AP or Physics B AP or Chemistry AP

12th Grade Chemistry AP or Physics C AP or Environmental Science AP