1. HVRSD Science Program

2. Please scroll through this powerpoint to view the different science pathways along with the math requirements for each course. Direct any questions to the science & math supervisor, Dr. Vicky Pilitsis. Her address is or ext

3. Below is a path through the science program and the links to the minimum mathematics course required to take the given science course. When planning your path through high school, it is imperative that you utilize the Central High School Program of Study to review the requirements for the desired course.
Biology
Science
Elective
Chemistry
Physics
AP Science
Algebra 1
Geometry
Pre- Calculus
The courses connected by the black two way arrows can be taken during the same school year. Algebra 2 is in red because it is not directly linked to a science course
Algebra 2

4. There are no mathematics requirements for this course path
Below is a path through the science program and the links to the minimum mathematics course required for the given science course. When planning your path through high school, it is imperative that you utilize the Central High School Program of Study to review the requirements for the desired course.
Chemistry in the Community
Conceptual
Physics
Life Science
There are no mathematics requirements for this course path

5. Below is a path through the science program and the links to the minimum mathematics course required to take the given science course. When planning your path through high school, it is imperative that you utilize the Central High School Program of Study to review the requirements for the desired course.
Honors
Biology
Honors
Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Science
Science
Elective
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre- Calculus
The courses connected by the black two way arrows can be taken during the same school year.

6. Below is a path through the science program and the links to the minimum mathematics course required to take the given science course. When planning your path through high school, it is imperative that you utilize the Central High School Program of Study to review the requirements for the desired course. First year of physics must be completed before enrolling in AP Physics C.
AP Physics C
Calculus
All of the AP Science Courses listed below require students to have taken Biology and Chemistry (or honors) which will ensure that students have met the mathematics requirement for these courses. Students can enroll in these courses while taking physics.
AP Chemistry AP
Environmental Science
AP Biology

7. Introduction to Ecology Bioethics Biochemistry Pharmacology Toxicology
Below are the science electives. All mathematic requirements will have been met by the time the student takes the pre-requisite science course (s). When planning your path through the high school courses, it is imperative that you utilize the Central High School Program of Study to review the requirements for the desired course.
Introduction to Ecology
Bioethics
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Astronomy
Zoology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Science
Forensic Science