Students need a minimum of 6.0 science credits in order to graduate.  The link below illustrates the flow of courses students can take throughout their four years at Wasson.  Courses in green indicate those unique to Wasson High School.  Courses in orange indicate those where college credits can be earned through CSU-Pueblo.

Science Course Flow Chart

Science Course Sequence:

1. Physical, Earth, & Space (PES) Science or Honors PES
2. Biology or  Honors Biology

Once students have successfully completed the above courses the following additional courses are available to them.

• Astronomy or Honors Astronomy
• Chemistry -- College Prep or Honors College Prep
• Environmental Science & Oceanology
• Honors Environmental Science/Oceanology 1
• Geology or  Honors Geology
• Honors Horticulture  
• Human Anatomy and Physiology or Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Physics or Honors Physics
• Honors Scientific Methods and Technology
• Zoology  or Honors Zoology

College Credit Course

• AP Biology - CSU Pueblo
• AP Chemistry - CSU Pueblo
• Honors Environmental Science/Oceanology 2 - CSU Pueblo
• AP Physics - CSU Pueblo (pending)

Science Magnet Courses for school year 2009-2010

• Honors PES
• Honors Biology
• 9 Week Seminars

Note: Depending on the interview and test scores, students may be placed in a higher level science course than listed above.