What is High school: Definition and 734 Discussions

A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both lower secondary education (age 12 to 15) and upper secondary education (age 15 to 18) i.e. levels 2 and 3 of the ISCED scale, but these can also be provided in separate schools, as in the American middle and high school system. In the UK, elite public schools typically admit pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. UK state schools accommodate pupils between the ages of 11 to 18.
Secondary schools follow on from primary schools and prepare for vocational or tertiary education. Attendance is usually compulsory for students until age 16. The organisations, buildings, and terminology are more or less unique in each country.

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  1. T

    Mathematics or Math:General for Physics

    So I am a High school student from Australia and I'm slow when it comes to mathematics (2 Unit) and I'm not doing to well in the tests, I'm getting around 50%. I was wondering if I should drop to general Maths, which I know isn't recommended for University Physics. The recommended is instead...
  2. L

    Unknown material on electrostatic series

    Hey, my teacher gave us this scenario and I didn't really understand how he went about doing this. I was wondering if there was someone who could shed some light. Thanks! You have a new material in front of you titled Material Gamma. You want to get a very rough approximation as to the...
  3. NeLLyFiZzLe

    Schools Do you need high school physics to study physics?

    I tried to keep the thread name as applicable to my question as possible. I'm sure this question has been asked before I apologise in advance I could not find the appropriate answer :) I did not do physics at high school as when I tried to change a sub to physics they told me I was too late...
  4. A

    New Aspiring Theoretical Physicist

    Hello, my name is Alex. I'm a high school student in Menomonie and I'm fascinated by the world of physics. I want to work toward getting a doctorates degree in physics and go on to work as a theoretical physicist. I'm taking AP Physics as a class and spend all of my free time learning and...
  5. Quarlep

    Schools Writing a Scientific Article In High School

    I am In high school and its my last year.I want to write an scientific article.I am working on something.I have original ideas and I want to share them.But I don't have any idea about how to write a scientific paper.And also I don't know where I will going to send the paper. Is there any...
  6. T

    High school Chem and reactions?

    In high school chemistry, which I am in right now, we are the very simple means by which to balance a chemical reaction and determine the products of a reactions. My question is; is any reaction possible as long as the valence electrons of the reactants equal eight? Obviously the answer is no...
  7. S

    High School Student Thinking About Future Careers

    Hey! I'm a Grade 11 (entering Grade 12) high school student living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and I was wondering if I could come here and ask a question on if anyone could give me any advice on what I should do with my life? More specifically, which one of these careers do you think would be...
  8. P

    Foundations What's a good book for last year of A levels Maths?

    I'm looking for a book to self-study this summer before my last course of Bachillerato (A Levels or High School in other countries). My performance in Mathematics has only improved and I've just been given the maximum mark this last term (10/10 or A+). This has motivated me a lot to keep...
  9. L

    Help with questions on becoming a surgeon?

    Im almost 16 and in 10th grade and I am very interested in biology/human anatomy. But when i was in 9th grade i was homeschooled and it wasnt for me and i ended up procrastinating to the point were i was kicked out in the middle of the second semester (but you need to finish the whole semester...
  10. J

    Engineering Physics or Engineering after high school?

    I am really hoping someone will be able to give some advice on this because this decision is very stressful. I will be graduating high school in a couple of months and need to make a decision as to what I want to study in university. I have always loved science and math and have taken a...
  11. ish512

    Schools Help with high school class selection

    Hello, I am a current freshman in HS. Sophomore year I am registered to double up in math (AP Stat/Precalc) and am taking Honors Programming, the prereq to AP Computer Science at my school. I am also taking Spanish 3 next year, as well, as I took Spanish 1 for HS credit last year in middle...
  12. H

    Car Crash Physics Project: Whiplash & Brain Injury Risk

    Okay so I have to do a project that examines whiplash and brain injury in physics. My scenario is a minivan full of 7 people of various masses. This van is at rest and gets struck from behind by a truck going 75 mph. What is a reasonable acceleration for the van after it gets struck? I'm trying...
  13. Mastermind01

    Calculus Self-learning calculus for physics

    Hello all, I am interested in physics and I know that a some amount of calculus is required for high school physics. We don't start calculus until the end of next year i.e end of 11th grade (I have just finished 9th grade), although the level of physics we do is quite high. Can someone...
  14. I

    Studying Independently in High School - How Much Time?

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  15. parabola

    Help with high school dynamics assignment?

    < Mentor Note -- thread moved to HH from the technical physics forums, so no HH Template is shown > I've searched for help before posting, found this thread that is asking for the same assignment by unfinished so I'll just copy and paste lol...
  16. P

    Cosmology books for high school students

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  17. M

    As a High school senior, my knowledge of physics is limited

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  18. B

    Too late for a 16 year old to pursue a career in Physics?

    As stated in the title I'm wondering if I'd be able to pursue a career in Physics at the age of 16. I'm only asking because it seems like many physicists had taken up a serious interest in science at a young age. Obviously I've taken science related courses throughout my life time but I feel...
  19. Ravenalia

    How Can I Get Help with Physics on the Physics Forums?

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  20. K

    High school physics problem involving a spring slingshot

    Homework Statement For a grade 12 physics project we have to stretch a spring along an inclined plane and then let go so that it hits a target. I know the mass of the spring, the angle of the incline, the height of the incline (how high the front of the spring would be off the ground before...
  21. A

    Hey Everyone. With greetings From Bharat (India)

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  22. W

    Schools Free Online High School Physics Resources

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  23. A

    High school years are the best years of your life

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  24. A

    Studying Aerospace Engineering: A High School Senior's Dilemma

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  25. P

    Books to read for high school physics?

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  26. Etheryte

    Schools Help Required for High School Senior Courses

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  27. S

    Schools Upgrading my High School Physics mark

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  28. iwantcalculus

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  29. T

    Schools Mechanical Engineering and High school problem

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  30. FuturePhysicist

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  31. B

    High school physics forces help

    I'm trying to understand forces a bit more, but i have questions that I've been searching online for and can't find an answer. My questions: Question 1. is Fnet = ma? Because I'm doing some questions my teacher gave us and the explanations say to use F=ma, not Fnet. F and Fnet aren't the same...
  32. eifphysics

    Schools Recommendation for able high school physics students

    If you are a high school student, a physics buff, and enjoying independent study and exploring, here are some recommendation for you: 1. MIT classical mechanics and electromagnetism available in MIT OCW and edx. I recommend edx because it is better organized and contains review and exam section...
  33. K

    Schools Upon graduating high school, how long will it take to get a PhD in physics?

    I am in my last year of high school and I want to get a PhD in theoretical physics. I'd like to focus on quantum mechanics. There is a lot of information I am missing and I am not really educated on this topic. I think it is best that I learn a bit now. One big thing on my mind is, how long will...
  34. K

    High school circular motion problem

    Homework Statement The problem is: An amusement park is replacing it's stand-up roller coaster with a G-Force ride. Riders will enter the ride at the apex and lean against the wall of the ride. The G-force ride will speed up until riders reach height h above the apex. Determine the minimum...
  35. SquareRootOfTwo

    Job Prospects Teaching Physics in High School

    So I'm going to be eligible to teach high school students sooner rather than later, and I have a few questions on how to round out my undergrad to go into the job market with the best chances of getting to teach the classes I want. Bear in mind I'm not limited to one city or state so I already...
  36. Quarlep

    Physics Textbook for A High School Student

    I am 17 years old and I am very curious about physics I am studying Leonard Susskind Lectures And I am in Lecture 2.Could you advice me textbook.about physics My english is not very good so ıt must be simple english.I am also read boks about physics but they are so simple...
  37. G

    Making physics relevant in High School

    Physics is pretty easy to contextualize in a kid's everyday life, but it breaks down at a certain point. Its easy to reference the motion of cars, roller-coasters, falling objects, etc... But things like air-resistance always sort of get in the way. For example: A recent news item told of a tape...
  38. A

    Textbook recommendations for a high school math student

    My brother is currently doing his AS/A-Levels (11th - 12th grade) for maths and further maths. However he is unsatisfied with his textbooks as they focus purely on memorisation and don't really explain the mathematics behind concepts. He wants textbooks that not only teach the content but also...
  39. Entanglement

    What's the best advanced physics textbook for high school?

    Please physicsforums members, I would like help to find an advanced level textbook that covers up high school physics up to university entrance or maybe beyond that a bit. I would like a book that provides a very very strong FOUNDATION in physics. A one that provides clear, thorough, novel, deep...
  40. Etienne

    Science Fair *Investigation / Paper*

    So, I want to write a paper for this year's science fair. I wanted to ask, if anyone could give me a few suggestions on some cool topics? It doesn't necessarily have to be Chemistry, it could be Physics, Mathematics, Bio, etc. If anyone has some ideas about Food Chemistry, that'd be cool too...
  41. teetar

    Any High School Level Engineering Project Ideas?

    I'm not too creative, but I'm trying to compile a list of possible ideas that my engineering team can do during this school year. Projects or contests would be great fun, but I can't think of anything. Does anyone here have any ideas of possible ideas for an engineering team in school? Our skill...
  42. C

    High school string theory project

    Hi, so I'm new to this forum and wanted to ask for some advice. I REALLY am interest in string theory and I've read around the topic a lot without actually learning about it. In my school we can do an independent study project or ISP. When students do ISPs they have to have a project that can be...
  43. D

    Schools Courses to take in high school?

    Hi all, I am currently a junior. I am taking the standard AP Physics C this semester, and in the spring hope to take a formal Classical Mechanics course at a local college (to cover lagrangians, hamiltonians, calc or variations, all that good stuff). Next year, I will hopefully take a...
  44. K

    Common Physics & Calculus Textbooks for High Schools

    What are some of the physics and calculus textbooks in common use in American high schools today? I have this fantasy that I want to finish out my career as a H.S teacher rather than an aging cube jockey. I'm pretty sure I understand the material at the high school level, or at least can...
  45. M

    Schools Need Help with Advanced (Past AP) High School Courses

    I'm going into Senior year. I live I have taken 9 (3 I paid for so they don't count as dual enrollment) dual enrollment courses and next year I'm taking 4 more. I've reached my limit on college dual enrollment courses yet I have 2 spots in my schedule. I would like to use these to take...
  46. gtoguy97

    Schools School [preparing for astrophysics in high school]

    Hey my names William in a junior in high school. I really wana go into astrophysics what are good classes to take and classes for college.
  47. R

    Navigating Social Interactions in High School

    So basically I'm wondering if any of you guys find small talk annoying. I'm still in high school, where interpersonal relationships are becoming more complex and 'formal'. Personally I find it really contrived, as I'm used to engaging in some activity with others before conversation naturally...
  48. T

    Is My Solution to the Grade 11 Physics Problem Correct?

    Find the acceleration of the system Ff= u(Fn) Fnet=ma I would just like to know if the way that I solved this problem is correct.
  49. C

    Becoming an AP high school teacher

    Hello everyone. I've been searching for some similar topics, although I didn't find one. In case a topic already exists, sorry about that. I'm currently an undergrad studying CS, and I'd like to know whether becoming an AP teacher at a local high school requires additional coursework. For...
  50. Brch

    Schools High school student submitting a paper?

    Good morning, I would like to ask for a piece of advice. I am in the third grade of high school, and I am thinking of submitting a scientific paper to A&A. I have made a lot of research on particle acceleration in Tycho supernova remnant, I have also won many competitions and mainly...
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