Science Course Progression

Ballard HS School Year 2026-2027

Graphical Flow Chart of Science Course Progression Bio A/B, Biotech, A/B, Phys A/ChemA, Chem B/Chem C, Phys B/Chem B, AP Phys, Phys B/Phys C, Systems Med, Phys A/B, AP Envir, Ocean, Envir Horticulture, AP Chem, AP Bio

BHS Science Course Progression Notes

All 9th graders will be enrolled in Biology A/B or Biotech Biology A/B
Students must complete Chem B/Chem C in order to register for AP Chemistry

*Recommended to have completed Algebra 2A/2B before taking this course
** Counts as a science and/or CTE course

CTE Health Science Pathway

Requires taking 2 courses in the same pathway
- Biotech Biology A/B
- Physiology A/B
- Systems Medicine

CTE Agricultural Pathway

Requires taking 2 courses in the same pathway
- Environmental Horticulture
- AP Environmental Science
- Oceanography

CTE Farm to Table Pathway

Environmental Horticulture
Food Science 1 & 2

CTE grad pathways are one way to meet the Grad Pathway graduation requirement.

Questions? Ask your BHS Counselor

As of January 9, 2026