Guide to the Order of Science and Math Classes

Sometimes parents ask for suggestions on the order of science and math classes. While it can vary depending on the student, state, or school district, we put together a suggested order for taking science and math classes.

We also recommend sending a message to the teacher if you have any questions about a class.

Science Classes

Most high school students graduate with a minimum of 2-3 science credits. College bound students should verify the graduation requirements of the schools they are interested in attending.

In general, most college bound students take 3-4 years of science to strengthen their transcripts. Usually two of these science courses have a lab component. Most college bound students complete at least Biology, Chemistry and either Earth Science or Physics. However, students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) may be required to complete four science courses including physics.

Upper Elementary / Middle School

No particular order

Young Scientist Anatomy & Physiology (4th-7th)
Young Scientist Botany (4th-7th)
Young Scientist Marine Science (4th-7th)
Young Scientist Zoology (4th-7th)
Astronomy (5th-8th)

Middle School

General Science (6th-8th)
Pre-Biology (6th-9th)
Pre-Chemistry (6th-9th)
Pre-Physics (6th-9th)
Physical Science (7th- 9th)

Middle School / High School

Medical Terminology (7th-12th)
Human Disease and Pathophysiology (7th-12th)
Shocking! An Intro to Electricity (7th-12th)
Earth Science (8th-12th)

High School

Biology (8th-12th)
Health Science (9th-12th)
Chemistry (9th-12th) prerequisite Algebra 1, Biology suggested
Creation Science (10th-12th)
Anatomy and Physiology (10th-12th)
Physics (11th-12th) prerequisite Algebra 1, Algebra 2 or concurrent, Chemistry suggested

Math Classes

Most high school students graduate with at least 3 years of math including Algebra 1 and Geometry. College bound students should verify the high school graduation requirements for the schools they are interested in attending.

Most colleges require 3-4 years of math with a minimum of Algebra 2. STEM majors (science, technology, engineering and math) may require Pre-calculus or Calculus.