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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What are the classes the freshmen actually take, by period?

I am totally confused, by the 0.25 credit per semester research thing, and how they get a whole credit for physics in one semester if it's one period, is it two?

Also, does everyone take the same computer class, or are there levels?[/quote]

They get a whole credit per semester for both chemistry and physics because they compress the whole year into a one semester course.

Everyone takes the same computer science class first semester, and then they choose between two different levels for second semester.

R & E is .25 credits per semester.  They learn to use tools and then build projects / do experiments that support the content from their other classes.

I believe the classes are:
Math
Science (Physics first semester, Chem second semester)
Computer Science
R & E
English
US History
2 electives (most kids take World Language for 1 of these. The other could be music/art, PE, etc.)[/quote]

But is Physics one period, and a whole credit, and R and E is one period and a quarter credit?

Or is physics a double period?

Do you know the names of the computer science classes?[/quote]

Yes, Physics (and Chem) & R&E are single period classes.  [/quote]

Is it AP Physics equivalent?[/quote]

No it is not,  It is more similar to Honors Physics compressed in to one semester.  If you want to maximize AP classes, SMAC is not the best choice (though it is a great program learning wise)[/quote]

What is the magnet Physics class after which most of the kids take the Physics AP exam?  Mathematical Physics?[/quote]

Math Physics is reputed to be one of the hardest magent classes.  It is not related to AP Physics.  My magnet kid was not interested in physics and didn't go further after freshman year.[/quote]

And you have to be invited into that class. [/quote]

So, when do most kids end up taking the AP Physics exam?  After which Physics class?[/quote]

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