Compared with regular high school chemistry, AP chemistry will be more demanding-and more rewarding. After completion students may take the AP exam. Another option is to earn college credit for two quarters of college chemistry through the Bellevue Community College - College in the High School Program. The credits earned would be for Chem 140 and Chem 150. Physics I and II Laboratory experience and discussion are used to help students develop an understanding of the concepts of physics.
Problem solving is used to help students learn to apply principles.
Generating knowledge and problem-solving are emphasized thinking skills. Attendance is essential as much of the learning takes place in small group activities, labs, and class discussions. The math content includes graphic, function, trigonometry, informal and introductory calculus, conic sections, and probability and statistics. Application of the math ideas in the area of physics is a theme. The physics content is similar to the physics course, but the homogeneity of math background permits more quantitative problems.