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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why don’t they just have on-level physics and Honors Physics like they do for chemistry and biology. [/quote]

Because they already have AP Physics 1 and Honors Physics, and there aren't enough kids at a regular nagnet program who want an Astronomy variant of physics that would have enough Astronomy material to fill the class.

The astronomy is a hook to catch kids who "hate physics".
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Not sure what you mean by hook. Physics is a graduation requirement. It is not optional. Students can fulfill the requirement either through Astronomy with Physics, Honors Physics or AP Physics 1[/quote]

Physics is not a graduation requirement per se.  You can get the state- required content in APES in our HS
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There were 3 years of students, classes of 2021-23, where the state requirement was very specific about NGSS bio, chem, and physics. That changed to bio, physical science, and earth science (with more classes qualifying) when they switched from full MISA in 11th grade to just Life science MISA after bio.[/quote]

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