“Taking AP Physics 1 helped me grow academically and gain critical thinking skills as I learned how to solve physics problems. It was an especially difficult course at the beginning of the year, but during the second semester I figured out how to change my approach to the class and I understood much better. I am very grateful for how encouraging and helpful the teacher was. She helped me whenever I asked for it and encouraged me as I improved. For my first AP class, I’m glad that I took this challenging one because now I know what to expect in the future and understand the learning curve associated with college level classes.”