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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Approval of New Course Descriptions - AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2
Item Type:Consent
Background:

This item includes new course descriptions for AP Physics 1 and 2.  Advanced Placement (AP)/The College Board have converted the former AP Physics B into the two new courses AP Physics 1 and 2.  Syllabi for both courses have been submitted to Advanced Placement AP/The College Board and subsequently approved.  These documents are attached following each New Course Description.

AP Physics 1:
Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II
Elective/Required: Elective
Grade Level:  11-12
Subject Area: Science (Physics)
Length/Credits: One Year
Proposed by: Alameda High School

AP Physics 2:
Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II.  Completion of a prior introductory Physics course (Physics or AP Physics 1) is recommended but not required.
Elective/Required: Elective
Grade Level:  11-12
Subject Area: Science (Physics)
Length/Credits: One Year
Proposed by: Alameda High School

Goals:Routine Matter
Fund:General Fund
Fund Codes: 
Fiscal Analysis

Amount (Savings) (Cost):

These courses should cost no significant amount more than any other existing course.
Department Budget:
Recommendation:Approve as submitted.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.
Submitted By:Barbara E. Adams, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
AP Physics 18/6/2014Backup Material
AP Physics 28/6/2014Backup Material