All students are encouraged to take any available higher-level mathematics and science courses, beginning in middle school. Courses in business, computers, and communication are valuable to develop necessary career skills. Students pursuing a College Tech Prep course of study need four related Career-Technical Education (CTE) credits; ask your counselor for your school's guidelines. Science course sequences may vary by school.
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English I | English II | English III | English IV |
| Algebra I or Integrated Math I | Geometry or Integrated Math II | Algebra II or Integrated Math III | Higher-Level Math (Algebra II prerequisite) |
| Earth/Environmental Science | Biology | Science Elective (Chemistry Recommended) |
Science Elective (Physics or Principals of Technology I & II Recommended) |
| World History | Civics & Economics | U.S. History | Elective |
| Health/Physical Education | Second Language | Second Language | Elective (Second Language Recommended) |
| Elective | Elective | Advanced Science or Mathematics Elective |
Advanced Science or Mathematics Elective |
| Elective | Elective | Elective | Elective |
| CTE Elective* | CTE Elective* | CTE Elective* | CTE Elective* |
*CTE Electives: Specific course offerings will depend upon local availability. The following electives either cover some aspects of biotechnology or build useful knowledge or skills for engineers. Agriculture: Biotechnology and Agriscience Research I & II; Engineering: Scientific and Technical Visualization I & II, Project Lead the Way (Biotechnical Engineering specialty course), Electronics I & II, and, in addition, Advanced Studies courses with a biotechnology focus are encouraged in all of these areas.