Academic Acceleration Program (AAP) (Grades 9 - 11)

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.

Honors Algebra II Problem Solving (AAP 301 HA)

The purpose of this course is to teach problem solving strategies and techniques related to Algebra II and prepare the students to take SAT II Mathematics Level 1 exam or participate in math competition. This course will fill in the gaps and add depth to students who have just completed Algebra II and solid problem solving foundation for Honors Pre-calculus. 

Problem solving topics include: Algebra II (45%): Linear equations, quadratic equations, radical equations, inequalities, absolute value, equations of lines and circles, graphing functions, transformation (shift, stretch, symmetry and reflection), long division, synthetic division, the remainder theorem, the factor theorem, the rational roots theorem, zeroes of polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas; Art of Problem Solving (40%): Exponents and logarithms, complex numbers, linear equations, proportions, divisibility, number bases, modular arithmetic, primes, quadratic equations, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, angle chasing, areas, the power of coordinates, power of a point, 3-D geometry, inequalities, sequence & series, counting & probabilities, statistics, and sets; Test Skills (15%):These skills will enable you to do well on similar problems found on SAT II Math Level 1 exam and  math competitions. 

Honors Pre-Calculus Problem Solving (AAP 302HP)

The purpose of this course is to teach problem solving strategies and techniques related to Pre-calculus and prepare the students to take SAT II Mathematics Level 2 exam or participate in math competition. This course will fill in the gaps and add depth to Algebra and Trigonometry for students who have just completed Pre-calculus and give them a solid problem solving foundation for AP Calculus. 

Problem solving topics include: Advanced Algebra (25%): Relations and functions, domain and range, graphing equations, linear and quadratic equations, manipulating graphics, composite functions, polynomial functions, long divisions, synthetically division, finding zeroes of polynomial functions, exponent and logarithmic functions, linear system of equations, and introduction to linear algebra; Trigonometry (30%): Angles and radian measures, right angle trigonometry, trigonometric functions, graph of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations, the law of sins, the law of cosines, vectors, complex numbers in trigonometric forms, polar coordinates, and powers and roots of complex numbers; Art of Problem Solving (30%): Trigonometric functions, triangle laws, cyclic quadrilaterals, conics, polar coordinates, polynomials, functions and inverse functions, complex numbers, vectors and matrix Algebra, analytic geometry, inequalities, sequence & series, advanced counting and probabilities, co-linearity and concurrency, number theory, Diophantine equations, and graph theory; Test Skills (15%): These skills will enable student  to do well on SAT II Math Level 2 exam and math competitions.  

AP Calculus AB (AAP 303 AP)
This class follows the College Board AP Calculus AB requirements and prepares the students  to take the AP Calculus AB exam. Most of the content area is devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus which make up the major topics AP Calculus AB Exam. A score of 4 or higher will enable you to earn college credits at some colleges.  The course is a combination of self-study distance learning and seminar-based problem solving sessions.

AP Calculus BC (AAP 304 AP)
This class follows the College Board AP Calculus BC requirements and prepares the students to take the AP Calculus BC exam.  The content area includes all topics covered in Calculus AB plus additional topics designed to qualify the student for placement and credit in a course that is one course beyond that granted for Calculus AB. A score of 4 will enable you to earn college credits at most colleges except for Harvard and MIT that require a score of 5 to earn college credits.  The course is a combination of self-study distance learning and seminar-based problem solving sessions.

 Science- 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.

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

Advanced Physics (AAP 301AP)

T he 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.