Foundational physics courses should be available to underclassmen February 27, 2024 — by Agastya Vitaldevara Whether it’s taking a step, throwing a ball or chewing food, physics is at work in every waking moment of our lives. Physics, along with biology and chemistry, is one of the fundamental sciences of life. Yet, unlike biology and chemistry, most students here are first introduced to the subject as upperclassmen, through either the […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more »
From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more »
AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more »