What courses should I take if I want to get into astronomy?

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Currently I'm in grade 10 and these are the math, science, and social studies courses at my school:

Gr. 11 functions
Gr. 11 biology
Gr. 11 chemistry
Gr. 11 physics
Gr. 11 american history
Gr. 11 physical geography
Gr. 11 world history to 16th century
Gr. 11 canadian law
Gr. 11 intro to anthro, psych, and sociology

Gr. 12 calculus and Vectors
Gr. 12 advanced Functions
Gr. 12 data Management
Gr. 12 biology
Gr. 12 chemistry
Gr. 12 physics
Gr. 12 canadian and world issues
Gr. 12 canada: history, identity, culture
Gr. 12 world history
Gr. 12 canadian and international law
Gr. 12 canadian and world politics

PLEASE I NEED HELP. I STILL HAVEN'T TAKEN MY GR 10 CAREERS COURSE AND MY COURSE SELECTION SHEET IS DUE RIGHT AFTER EASTER. PLEASE PLEASE HELP.
P.S. Also what computer courses can I take?

Gr.11 intro to comp sci
Gr.11 communication tech
Gr.11 tech design
Gr.11 comp engineering tech
 
Physics, biology and chemistry. Those are the ones you should definitely take as they are Science subjects and astronomy is very science based. And you really need Maths subjects as well.

Also, pick subjects with observational skills involved in them. Astronomy is about observing so it will help you prepare for it.

An ideal choice would be a mixture of Science and Maths with maybe one geography subject in it if you can. As long as you have Physics and Maths you will perfectly fine.
 
physics is a good one to take, and you may need to take either physics or chem to graduate anyway. math is a major part of astronomy (in certain aspects of it anyway), and you will most likely need to take calculus and physics in college, so take them at high school level now. also, if youre interested in environmental science, i would take physical geography- it may interest you. so to be clearer:
if i were you, id take functions, physics and phy geography this semester and try to get calculus and advanced functions, as well as an advanced physics and chem course next year. good luck!
 
You're doing fine. When you get to college you will be able to skip so many classes, just remember to take the a.p. exam.

Also, astronomy is mostly physics, ( Newton Laws, Einstein E=mc^2), so take the highest physic course that your school offers.

Again you will do well. And study the constellations because that is important too.
 
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