What do they want to study in college? Are they into stem/math/engineering? If they are, take Honors Physics and then AP Physics C senior year. I am surprised that your school is not allowing AP Physics 1 as a junior. Many HS in Fairfax offer this. If you are concerned about having an AP course as a junior either ask admin about AP Physics or take AP Bio. AP Physics 1 is not a course that many colleges count for engineering or CS majors, if that’s a concern. Many will take AP Physics C though.

Anonymous wrote:AP Physics. The one that’s not calculus based.

NP, but our school doesn't offer that for Juniors. Honors physics, AP chem/bio, or AP Environmental Science are the choices.

AP Physics. The one that’s not calculus based.

Bio and Chem honors courses are easy As for most students, thanks to fcps curriculum. But AP Bio and Chemistry are at a whole different level in terms of rigor and effort needed by the student.

DD has taken Bio Honors and Chem Honors classes and will finish AP Pre-calc 3/4 this year. She has all A’s so far. She has some concerns about AP Chemistry because her Chemistry Honors teacher is not very good.