creekster519 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Ds planned to take physics dual enrollment next year at the community college, but they don't have any classes that will work with our schedule and location. What do you think is the best option for an online class (live or asynchronous)? He might be interested in AP but hasn't had any calculus yet. He plans to major in Computer Science. Previous math and science background: Physical science, Chemistry, Biology Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, College Algebra, Trigonometry He will be taking Pre-Calculus Fall 2020 at local community college and plans to take Calculus 1 Spring 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 My (at the time) 15 year old son LOVED Jetta Seboly's physics class at Clover Creek Science. This son is very hard on people and he adored Jetta. Then she recommended an online teacher for chemistry and he took and loved that teacher. Miracle in my book. Alley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just a comment on AP (which you may already know): AP Physics 1+2 are algebra based, but won't get any college credit that applies towards a comp sci major, since they need a calculus based physics class. However, an AP physics 1 +2 class is a great preparation for the calc based physics he will take at college. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekster519 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 13 hours ago, regentrude said: Just a comment on AP (which you may already know): AP Physics 1+2 are algebra based, but won't get any college credit that applies towards a comp sci major, since they need a calculus based physics class. However, an AP physics 1 +2 class is a great preparation for the calc based physics he will take at college. Thank you for the tip! I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 16 hours ago, regentrude said: Just a comment on AP (which you may already know): AP Physics 1+2 are algebra based, but won't get any college credit that applies towards a comp sci major, since they need a calculus based physics class. However, an AP physics 1 +2 class is a great preparation for the calc based physics he will take at college. Hmm, so one could take the class but not have to deal with the craziness of signing up for and taking the actual exam. Win-win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Doesn't Derek Owens have a physics class? That would give you an asynchronous option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, SusanC said: Hmm, so one could take the class but not have to deal with the craziness of signing up for and taking the actual exam. Win-win. yes, absolutely. For a student wanting to go into comp sci, math, chem, engineering, or physics, I'd skip the exam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 hours ago, SusanC said: Hmm, so one could take the class but not have to deal with the craziness of signing up for and taking the actual exam. Win-win. 43 minutes ago, regentrude said: yes, absolutely. For a student wanting to go into comp sci, math, chem, engineering, or physics, I'd skip the exam. But, since it is algebra-based Physics, wouldn't having an exam score help back up the grade with admissions? My kids took AP exams, not so much to get college credit, but to bolster the strength of the transcript. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, dirty ethel rackham said: But, since it is algebra-based Physics, wouldn't having an exam score help back up the grade with admissions? My kids took AP exams, not so much to get college credit, but to bolster the strength of the transcript. If the student is applying to a highly selective school, maybe. But many of those require subject SAT scores anyway. Also, if it's a senior, the exam score won't be available until after the admissions decision has been made, since AP exams are in May Edited April 2, 2020 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekster519 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Thank you for the feedback! I will look into Clover Creek and Derek Owens. Any other suggestions or reviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.