Algebra 1 ⇒ Conceptual physics class
Algebra 2/trig ⇒ Honors Physics or AP physics 1 and/or AP physics 2 classes ⇒ AP physics 1 and/or AP physics 2 tests
Honors Physics or AP physics 1 and AP physics 2 classes⇒ SAT 2 physics test and Physcis Bowl Division I test
AP Calculus ⇒ AP Physics Mechanics and/or AP Physics E&M classes⇒AP tests and Physcis Bowl Division II test
AP physics 1 class ⇒ AP Physics Mechanics class ⇒ USAPhO F=ma test
AP physics 1 class ⇒USAPhO F=ma test
AP physics 1 and/or AP Physics Mechanics ⇒ USAPhO F=ma training class ⇒ USAPhO F=ma training camp ⇒ USAPhO F=ma test
AP physics 1 and/or AP Physics Mechanics ⇒USAPhO F=ma training class⇒USAPhO F=ma test
AP physics 1 and/or AP Physics Mechanics ⇒ USAPhO F=ma training camp ⇒ USAPhO F=ma test
USAPhO F=ma training class and/or USAPhO F=ma training camp +AP physics 2 /AP Physics E&M ⇒ USAPhO Semifinal Test Preparation Class ⇒ USAPhO Semifinal Problem Solving Skills Training Class ⇒ USAPhO semifinal test
Summary of High School and SpringLight Physics Courses
| Class | Grade | Recommended/Prerequisites | Prepares students for | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringLight AP physics 1 Summer or Fall | 7 to 12 | Alg 2/Trig | HS Honors physics / AP physics 1/SAT II physics/AP physics C mechenics/ F=ma | 5-6 |
| SpringLight AP physics 2 Summer or Fall | 7 to 12 | Alg 2/Trig AP physics 1 or mechanics recommended | HS Honors physics / AP physics 2/SAT II physics/AP physics C E&M | 5-6 |
| SpringLight AP physics C Mechanics Summer or Fall | 9 to 12 | AP Physics 1 Calculus | AP physics C Mechanics/ F=ma | 5-7 |
| SpringLight AP physics C E&M Summer or Fall | 9 to 12 | AP Physics 1 Calculus | AP physics C E&M/ USAPhO semifinal | 5-7 |
| SpringLight AP physics 1 test prep Spring | 9 to 12 | AP Physics 1 | AP physics 1 exam in May | 5-6 |
| SpringLight AP physics 2 test prep Spring | 9 to 12 | AP Physics 2 | AP physics 2 exam in May | 5-6 |
| SpringLight AP physics C Mechanics prep Spring | 9 to 12 | AP physics C mechanics | AP physics C Mechanics exam in May | 5-7 |
| SpringLight AP physics C E&M prep Spring | 9 to 12 | AP Physics C E & M | AP physics C E&M exam in May | 5-7 |
| USAPhO F=ma Summer or Fall Class | 8 to 12 | AP Physics 1 AP Physics C Mechanics | F=ma exam in January | 7-9 |
| USAPhO F=ma Boot Camp Dec. | 8 to 12 | AP Physics 1 AP Physics C Mechanics F=ma class | F=ma exam in January | 7-9 |
| USAPhO Semifinal Boot Camp Dec | 9 to 12 | AP Physics 1 & 2 AP Physics C Mechanics & E-M F=ma class | USAPhO Semifinal exam in April | 9-10 |
| USAPhO Semifinal Spring | 9 to 12 | AP Physics 1 & 2 AP Physics C Mechanics & E-M F=ma class | USAPhO Semifinal exam in April | 9-10 |
| SAT II Physics Summer, Fall, Spring | 9 to 12 | H physics or AP Physics 1 + AP physics 2 | SAT II Physics test | 5-6 |
| SpringLight Conceptual Physics | 6 to 9 | Alg 1 | Build interest & foundation for HS physics | 1-4 |
| HS AP physics C* | 11 to 12 | Pre-Cal & Concurrently AP Calculus AB/BC AP physics 1 | Some HS doesn't include E&M | 4-8 |
| HS AP physics 1* | 9 to 12 | Geometry min Alg 2 better | To replace Honors Physics | 2-6 |
| HS AP physics 2* | 10 to 12 | Geometry min Alg 2 better | Most of HS doesn't offer | 2-6 |
| HS Honors physics * | 9 to 12 | Geometry min Alg 2 better | Most of HS can't cover all of the concept. | 2-6 |
| HS (conceptual) Physics | 9 to 12 | Alg I / Geometry | Fulfill HS lab science requirement | 1-4 |