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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think Blair allows AP chemistry without first taking honors chemistry. But they can go directly to AP Physics 1 without honors physics.[/quote]

Why can't students be in AP Bio or AP Chem without Hon Bio and Hon Chem? Is it to give students in certain math classes equivalent levels of science by allowing them AP Physics (Calculus and Physics) or more demand for AP Physics level than for AP Bio and AP Chem at Blair. How about other MCPS HS?[/quote]
The AP Biology and AP Chemistry courses are designed assuming students have a certain amount of basic knowledge that is covered in Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry. There’s too much content already and the course couldn’t be completed in one year (even double period) if students aren’t already familiar with a lot of the basic ideas.[/quote]

But then how about Physics? Students take AP Physics without Honors Physics. Physics is offered Honors, but no on-level Physics. And schools offer various AP level Physics courses. Confusing.[/quote]

There is on level Physics, Honors Physics, AP Physics 1 & 2, and Physics C  and Physic EM.

AP Physics is non Calculus based physics.  That said, it shouldn’t be taken by students not already at Alg2 or Pre-Cal.  Further it has one if not the lowest AP exam pass rate.  There is a whole series of threads here about the class.[/quote]

The physics courses you listed are not offered at every HS, even though MCPS course bulletin will list these courses. For those families looking, better to check with your child's HS to find out what will be offered for the next school year.[/quote]

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