Academic Acceleration Program (AAP) primary goal is to support 9th to 12th grade gifted students to excel in their most challenging high school math and science classes and complete their math and science graduation requirements before 11th grade so they can take college-level classes in their junior and senior years. Such students are more likely to be admitted into national selective universities with competitive scholarship packages and have the highest probability of success in medical or STEM careers. With structured mentoring and Career Path Discovery program along with parent involvement program integrated into the support services, students enrolled in AAP classes will have the needed competitive advantage and academic portfolio.

The science Academic Enrichment Acceleration activities are designed and aligned with PA Science and Technology standards for the purpose of advancing student’s knowledge and helping them learn independently.

AAP Physics acceleration classes (Grade 9-12)

AAP Physics classes include Physics problem solving, Honors Physics, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, and Advanced Physics classes to prepare the students to register and compete in state or national scholastic competition such as Physics Bowl or Physics Olympiad qualifying exams. Similar classes are available for Chemistry and Biology. As with all KESC programs, our goal is not only to prepares the students to succeed in their Physics classes, but to excel in national scholastic competitions and STEM fields in college.
Three levels of AAP Physics courses are offered

Honors Physics (AAP-201HP)

This is an intensive physics course covering content area of high school honors physics class including introduction to Newtonian mechanics, Electricity and magnetism, Wave, Lights, Gas and Atomic Physics concepts. Special emphasis is placed on analytical reasoning and critical thinking to build strong physics problem solving skills by using problems selected from the USA Physics Team qualifying round exams. A secondary objective is to prepare the students to take the SAT II Physics exam and qualifying exam for USA Physics Team if desired.

Prerequisite:	KESC Placement Test or concurrently taking General Physics
Grades:	9th - 10th Grade Honor students
Total Time:	45 Hours (30 meetings at 1.5 hour per meeting)
Availability:	Available Summer, Fall, and Spring. Customized coaching with private, semi-private, small group settings

Intermediate Physics (AAP 201AP)

The AEA Intermediate Physics course covers the College Board AP Physics B content area and course requirements. This is a non-calculus based introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills typical for students interested in medical or life sciences. The objective is to prepare the students to take the AP exam and any national scholastic competition in Physics.

Prerequisite:	KESC Placement Test, school recommendation or concurrently taking General Physics
Grades:	9th - 12th Grade Honor students
Total Time:	45 Hours (30 meetings at 1.5 hour per meeting)
Availability:	Available Summer, Fall, and Spring. Customized coaching with private, semi-private, small group settings

Advanced Physics (AAP 301AP)

The AAP Intermediate Physics course covers the College Board AP Physics C content area and course requirements. This is an intensive calculus-based foundational course in physics for students intending to major in the physical sciences or engineering. Strong emphasizes is placed on the development of conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills for solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring calculus.

Prerequisite:	KESC Placement Test, school recommendation or concurrently taking General Physics
Grades:	11th or 12th Grade Honor students
Total Time:	45 Hours (30 meetings at 1.5 hour per meeting)
Availability:	Available Summer, Fall, and Spring. Customized coaching with private, semi-private, small group settings