AP Physics

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is talking about AP Physics 1, since the kid hasn't taken any HS Physics yet.

FCPS allows AP physics C with only concurrent enrollment in calculus. No prior physics required.

I don't know the ground truth, but here is documentation:

This undated document from Langley says prior physics is required.

https://langleyhs.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/physics.pdf


So does this McLean doc

https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academics/advanced-placement

So does this countywide course sequence doc.

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing/science

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is talking about AP Physics 1, since the kid hasn't taken any HS Physics yet.

FCPS allows AP physics C with only concurrent enrollment in calculus. No prior physics required.

I don't know the ground truth, but here is documentation:

This undated document from Langley says prior physics is required.

https://langleyhs.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/physics.pdf


So does this McLean doc

https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academics/advanced-placement

So does this countywide course sequence doc.

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing/science

The 2024-25 FCPS course catalog lists only Bio and Chem as prerequisites for AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics C (plus calculus co-req).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:AP physics 1 should be fine, but he should delay AP physics C until senior year after completing calculus.

incorrect advice (above).

It is normal to take AP Physics A (algebra based) when you are taking AP Precalc....... and then taking AP Calc (either AB or BC) AT THE SAME TIME as AP Physics C (calculus based). Perfectly fine to take calculus at the same time you are taking AP Physics C.