A* Physics Program

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Course Name	Target Grades	Short Description	Target Contests	Who Should Take	Who Should Skip
F=ma Basic	7-11	F=ma Basic course introduces the student to physics. All mechanics topics required for the F=ma will be taught from a beginner level. Any math topics needed beyond Algebra 1 will also be taught from the beginner level.	F=ma	Students who have strong knowledge of Algebra 1 topics	Students who can solve around 10/25 questions on the F=ma in the time given
F=ma Advanced	8-12	F=ma Advanced reviews all necessary mechanics topics required for the F=ma.	F=ma	Students who can solve around 10/25 questions on the F=ma in the time given or familiarity with Mechanics	Students who can solve around 17/25 questions on the F=ma in the time given Students who have qualified for USAPhO Semi-final
USAPhO Basic	8-12	USAPhO Basic course assumes knowledge of mechanics and teaches in-depth all other required USAPhO Semi-final topics.	USAPhO	Students who can solve around 17/25 questions on the F=ma in the time given Students who have qualified for USAPhO Semi-final	Students who can solve around 3/6 questions on the USAPhO Semi-final in the time given
USAPhO Advanced	8-12	USAPhO Advanced course reviews all necessary topics required for the USAPhO. Focus will be on practice and drilling.	USAPhO	Students who can solve around 3/6 questions on the USAPhO Semi-final in the time given or familiarity with some of E&M, thermodynamics, waves, and relativity	Students who have qualified for USAPhO Team