The Ponderosa High School Science Department has a variety of science classes available to students. It is recommended that college bound students take Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry. In addition to this core class schedule, students should consider one of the AP classes. Currently AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics are offered. A year long class, Global Science, is another good choice. The Department also offers one semester elective classes that are interest based. These include Aquatic Biology, Geology, Bacteriology/Genetics, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology, and Zoology. All classes are laboratory based. Also, the Department includes 14 enthusiastic teachers who are excited to share their expertise.