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Casavant derives Newton’s second law to the class.

A survival guide to AP Physics 1 and 2

Renisha Mandal September 19, 2024

AP Physics 1 and 2 is considered to be one of the school’s most demanding courses, packing two years of material into one fast-paced academic year.  Walking into the classes taught by Thomas Casavant...

Foundational physics courses should be available to underclassmen

Agastya Vitaldevara February 27, 2024

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...

Casavant points to a formula detailing the velocity of an object in a circular orbit.

From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty

Bryan Zhao October 15, 2023

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...

Physics teacher Matthew Welander explains an AP Physics C concept to students during a tutorial.

AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections

Kevin Yang October 14, 2023

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...

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