“The foundation of all sciences is rooted in the principles of physics, the science of how nature and the world around us works,” said Physics teacher Joe Lyons.

This year Sacred Hearts Academy is offering AP Physics I, a new opportunity for students to go into greater depth than in the regular physics program. Twelve seniors are enrolled.

Senior Samantha Lee said, “There have been multiple labs involving motion sensors, a lab involving constant velocity and a lab where we are trying to calculate gravity. So far my favorite lab would have to be the free fall lab because we are calculating gravity, which is a basic concept of physics and a major concept in astronomy.”

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based class, covering topics that range from Newton’s laws to momentum to linear, projectile and rotational motion.

Lyons, the AP Physics and Physics (H) teacher, said “The school  and Science department have decided to offer this course to give students more options for academic pursuit.  Many students who go on to college are required to take an introductory Physics course.  This course will prepare them for that, and for those students who score well on the AP exam they can get college credit for completing the course.”

The Academy is renovating a physics lab. An exceptional experience will be provided to students with quality lab equipment, allowing them to have physical representations of the lessons learned in class.

Senior Liza Rodriguez said, “I took regular Physics last year and I really enjoyed it. I thought I might as well take it again but at a harder, faster pace.”

This college-level course will explore the main concepts of physics and the natural laws of the universe.