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[quote=Anonymous]I'd say don't do it. If he's interested in physics, he should take AP Physics 1 and then AP Physics C Mechanics. AP Physics C E & M is a separate course.

My oldest went to WJHS and is very strong in math and science -- he's finishing his undergrad double-majoring in physics and CS. He also did both honors bio and honors chem in 9th. He took honors precalc and AP Physics 1 in 10th and then AP Calc BC and AP Physics C Mechanics in 11th (at the time, I don't believe E & M was offered), then AP Chem and Multivariate Calc in 12th.

AP Physics C goes out of the gate way faster with calculus than does Calc BC (and by the way, Mr. Choi, who my son had for both Calc BC and multivariate in 12th grade, is a fantastic teacher but a no-nonsense, buckle down and do the work kind of guy, not a touchy-feely hold your hand kind of guy). The first part of 11th grade saw my son struggle in Calc BC and Physics C for the first time ever in math and science classes, and that was after a year of AP Physics under his belt already.

It would be reasonable to take AP Physics 1 and AB for 10th, AP Physics C and BC for 11th, then whatever science class and multivariate for 12th, or else go BC next year, multivariate junior year, and maybe linear algebra senior year at MC or go AP Stats if he wants something easier senior year. But I wouldn't rush the physics.[/quote]

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