What is Highschool: Definition and 129 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. TheNerdConstant

    Schools What are some good tips for pre-university students?

    Hey guys! I'm asking all the people out there if you could redo high school what are some of the things you would do to get ready for a career in science? I would love to get a career in theoretical physics and being such a vast subject I was seeking some insight as to what would be a great...
  2. J

    High School Guidance for Aspiring Particle Physicist

    I am a sophomore in high school, and hope to become an experimental particle physicist when I am older. I am currently in algebra II, will take college algebra next semester, and by the end of summer hopefully get done with trigonometry. Questions: Am I on a good pace? What mathematics classes...
  3. WineRedPsy

    Audiobooks or lectures to listen to at highschool-level

    (Not a 100% this goes here but oh well) I imagine there's not a lot of this, since visual presentation is pretty important in these subjects, but does anyone know any good lectures or audiobooks on highscool/Secondary mathematics or physics that one could listen too while taking a promenade...
  4. B

    How can I self-teach physics with only an 8th grade math education?

    I am a high school student interested in physics and cosmology, but only have a math education that goes up to 8th grade (linear equations, just real simple stuff) I think I'm pretty goodarn at self teaching and want to get some books so I can work my way up to understandino physics.
  5. H

    Calculating Mass in Box 3 of a Pulley System

    Question Summarized: The box in the middle is remains motionless; how much mass was placed in box 3? box 1: 35kg middle box: 95 kg box 3: ? kg Attempt at the problem:
  6. C

    Engineering Highschool math/ physics teacher / Nuclear engineer.

    Have any of you worked as a high school math or physics teacher or nuclear engineer? If so do you like your job? Is your job stressful. Would you do it again? What other jobs in math or science have you had that you liked?
  7. G

    Highschool Physics Question Homework Help

    Homework Statement Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum so Let me first introduce myself to the community. I am a grade 11 High school student from Toronto, Canada. I have joined this forum in hopes of gaining access to support whenever i need help on my Physics homework. I have a question.. So...
  8. F

    Highschool Dynamics Lab. Consistency problem?

    Homework Statement There is a box pulled up a ramp at an angle, θ via a pulley system with a mass m1 at the end, accelerating downward under the influence of gravity and tension in the rope connected to the box. The goal is to find the coefficient of kinetic friction between the leather bottom...
  9. reenmachine

    Highschool mathematics curriculum

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  10. A

    Careers for highschool student

    Hi everyone. I am currently in 11th grade high school and afterwords i want to go to university for astronomy and physics. as of now i don't have a job and i am curious if there is anything that someone my age could do in terms of a career at this age. i am trying to get in contact with someone...
  11. reenmachine

    Question about proof from a guy with a highschool education

    Hi everyone , I was trying to understand what a math proof is or more specifically how it is presented. Suppose I want to prove that if A , B and C are real numbers and that (A + B) = C , then (A - B) = (C - 2B). How would I present a proof for this? Would this be good?: If (A + B) = C , then...
  12. C

    Research in Highschool: How to Prepare for Intel Science and Engineering Fair

    I am a high school student in India . I love physics and mathematics . I have completed grade 10 this year . I learned physics and math from MIT opencourseware and Resnick halliday . I completed the following courses ( with solving their problem sets and exam papers) 1. 8.01 mechanics 2...
  13. J

    Schools Highschool Physics VS University Physics

    Hello, i am currently taking physics 11(first high school physics course, I'm from Canada i don't know what level that is in the states or UK) i am doing well i have >90% but the thing is i find it extremely boring... the class is going way too slow for me so i teach myself every chapter which...
  14. K

    Rearranging highschool physics equations

    Hey I am in physics 30 and i am having trouble rearraging this eqaution: d=vt+1/2at^2 V= velocity 1 a= acceleration t= time d=distance I need to solve for t. Could anyone help me out with the rearranged equation by the way, the last t in the equation is supposed to be squared
  15. S

    Highschool Diving board distortion problem

    Homework Statement A physics teacher (mass 80.0 kg) stands at the end of his 2.0 m long diving board. The distortion of the free end is 22.5 cm. when his noisy neighbor comes over and stands at the end he distorts it by 32.0 cm. what is the mass of the noisy neighbor? Mass of teacher = 80.0...
  16. M

    Why Is AP Physics So Challenging for First-Time Students?

    Hello, My name is David and I'm particularly new to this forum. As of now the first grading period of my first semester is going to end, but I'm hit with a bad start on my physics grade. I'm taking Physics AP this year (I'm a junior now), and have never taken any other class before. I guess...
  17. I

    I doubt you guys are interested in highschool geometry

    http://memorial.jacksonsd.org/www/jacksonsd_memorial/site/hosting/Summer_Math_11/GeometryHonorsSummerAssignment.pdf But it's the summer and I haven't done this in a couple of months. I need pages 10-16 done, I have already finished them but I know most of it isn't correct. I also know math...
  18. C

    Highschool Question on Thermal Equilibrium

    Hi guys, I'm having a bit of trouble with following thermal equilibrium question... Homework Statement Create an equation representing energy transfers of thermal energy equilibrium, that will enable one to determine the latent heat of fusion for ice. One conducts an experiment mixing ice...
  19. C

    How To Get Ahead In Highschool

    I am a sophmoore in high school, and I have a strong interest in physics. I am mostly interested in the extremes of physics, quantum/particle and cosmological, and really want to learn about them. The problem is that my high school doesn't offer many courses or extracurriculars that can help me...
  20. A

    Schools Building a strong prep for late highschool early college.

    Howdy guys. I just got done my freshman year in high school with a 3.85 gpa, I am wondering what would be a good "set" of classes to take as I progress in high school to build a backround in physics, and as a small prep for college. I have been told by others that it is good to get as high as...
  21. T

    Whats the best highschool physics book?

    Thanks
  22. T

    What is the best math to take with highschool physics?

    This year I've taken Algebra II and Chemistry(I'm a sophmore in high school). Next year I plan on taking physics and either Pre-Cal or Trig. Which math is better to take so that I can really be prepared for the math in physics? Btw do schools allow you to skip precal and go straight to...
  23. K

    Which Beaker Has a Higher Temperature After Heating by 15°F and 15°K?

    Homework Statement 2 beakers of water, A and B, initially are at the same temperature. the temperature of the water in A is increased 15°F while at B it increased 15°K. after these temperature changes, which beaker of water has the higher temperature and by how much in °C? Homework...
  24. J

    Extracurriculars for highschool students with a limited highschool

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  25. J

    What Are Some Options for Science Classes After Junior Year in High School?

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  26. K

    Solve Highschool Physics Problems: Time, Velocity, and Angle Calculations

    1. a ball rolls of off the edge of a table top 1m high and strikes the floor at a point 15m horizontally away from the edge of the table. find (a) the time of flight (b) the initial velocity and (c) 2. a boy throws a ball upward into an improvised basketball ring at an angle of 60° from the...
  27. D

    Rube Goldberg Machine for physics class in highschool any ideas?

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  28. S

    Modern Physics in the Highschool Curriculum

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  29. P

    College credits in highschool?

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  30. R

    Testing Out of High School: Pursuing My Passion for Physics and Philosophy

    Hello Everyone, To put it shortly: I am a 15year old Sophomore in HS who would like to leave & test out of high school (GED), study at community college, and head to a state school (NC State or UNC), or Caltech (if I can find genie). Where I plan to Major in Physics and Philosophy I've...
  31. T

    Highschool Student Looking To Possible Be involved In reaserch

    Is this at all possible? I am currently a high school junior with little to no physics experience except for maby my current AP physics B class, but other then that I know nothing, so is it possible to get some sort of position at a college to help with reaserch? I am in no way looking to get...
  32. BloodyFrozen

    High School Physics: What to Expect

    Does anyone know how high school physics are like? (like AP, etc) Is it mathematically introduced or just a basic formula and solve? I'm trying to figure out where I should start in Physics. I have no clue how it compares to math (ie. geometry->precalc->calc->etc):-p
  33. Y

    Should I Take Calculus 2 and 3 in High School?

    I am about to be a senior in high school and I have the opportunity to take distance calculus two and three ( I passed Ap calculus AB with a 5 and my school does not offer BC). The classes I am already taking for high school are: 1. A.P. English lit. 2. Oral com/art 3. A.P. Chemistry 4. A.P...
  34. K

    Want to self study highschool physics

    Hi, I am currently in high school (Year 9) in Australia. I would like to self study high school physics so I can prepare for my HSC earlier. I finished all the year 9 maths and I'm currently up to quadratic formula. I have yet to do curves and logarithms. Can you please recommend me any...
  35. BloodyFrozen

    Maximizing Math Success: Tips for Skipping High School Math Classes

    Hello, I'm about to move to a new school that is probably more rigorous than currently. Next year, I will be entering high school as a freshman. My predicament is that I want to skip a few math classes. The problem is that they don't allow skipping by self study and testing out. I look...
  36. N

    High School Graduation: Preparing for Quantum Mechanics

    OK, so I want to do something in physics. And *so far* I'm feeling most interested in Quantum Mechanics, but I know it's best to keep my options open. I'm also a senior in high school, graduating this year. I wanted to know if there are any programs I could do before I get into college. A...
  37. J

    Highschool chemistry question on Le Chatlier's Principle

    Homework Statement I just have a concept question on LCP. in reaction: A(aq) + B(aq) <-> C(aq) A is added and rxn is left to reach a new equilibrium. Once @ new eqm, is [A] higher than before? and obviously [C] is lower, right?
  38. M

    Will not taking Calc 1 in highschool set me back?

    Hello, I am planning on majoring in physics in college next year. My school does not offer AP classes, and no Calculus at all. Will not taking Calculus in high school set me back for the first semester of undergrad? I have the option of taking it this summer, and I'm confident I can do well...
  39. K

    Highschool Senior Project Ideas

    Hi, I am having a hard time figuring out an idea I can use as my senior project in High School. I am currently in an Honors level physics class and the school year has just begun so we haven't learned much yet but. I am very interested in physics. So if anyone could help me with some ideas it...
  40. G

    I want to take physics as a sophmore in highschool

    I would like to take physics as a sophmore in high school, but I can't do math in my head at all. I can work through problems though. Also I don't take any accelerated math or science classes, yes it is still possible to do physics.
  41. M

    Schools How to prepare for a college atractive highschool career.

    Hello everyone. I need some help. I'm a about to start 9th grade and I want to graduate with 4 years of grades that will atract all of the best colleges. I read somewhere that taking all the AP classes I can, will help. Next year I'm going to take honors English. But I wonder what else can I do...
  42. K

    Math At what level of math skill can you start teaching highschool calculus?

    So i think i want to be a math teacher at a high school. But i want enough math skill to never have to look at the textbook for a lesson plan. I want to have enoguh proefficiency in math to just start writing down notes on the blackboard just by using my head. My friends tell me profs do this...
  43. K

    Having a really hard time in highschool

    Ok so I'm currently doing the calculus and vectors course (we sacrificed integrals to include vectors) And I'm finding that course really difficult. I don't know what it is but man no matter how much time i spend on it (atleast 3 hrs a day) i can't seem to get it. Well that's sort of a lie. I...
  44. M

    High School Science Projects Ideas on a Budget

    So I have been spectulating science projects for roughly a year. Doing calculations from how money I will need from materials to specifics. I have tried to do Particle Accelerators, Force Fields, and a model to present how time is stretched (Einstein ;) ) My question is what other ideas do...
  45. zomgwtf

    Worst highschool teacher you ever had

    Just wondering what some of you guys experienced going through high school... I think it should be a pretty funny thread. My worst high school teacher had to have been my Kinesiology teacher. For our first 'big' assignment we had to make a joint of our choice. So me and my buddy picked the...
  46. D

    Highschool Nitrogen Laser Project

    I don't know if this is the right place to post this but here goes. I'm a Highschool student building a nitrogen laser for an independent research project. I don't know much about lasers besides what I've read in physics textbooks and amateur laser pages. My and my mentor have already...
  47. C

    Outcome of highschool AP physics class a good indicator of future?

    After excelling at honors physics 1 at my high school my 10th grade year i was recommended for the AP physics class which was just introduced to school aimed at seniors. I love science, mathematics and how the world and things work which is why i signed on, however the class is very demanding...
  48. Z

    What Are Good Starter Science Books for a High School Valedictorian?

    I've been trying to expose my cousin to the beauty of sciences but he's not someone who has read much outside of what is required by school. He's in his third year of high school and while he does very well academically(he was valedictorian in his middle school) he doesn't bother to learn much...
  49. M

    Is a string theory science project feasible in highschool?

    Hi, I just joined this forum a few minutes ago because I'm thinking of joining my high school science research program to research string theory. For those of you who don't know about the programs, basically you research something for three years and then you enter it in the Intel Talent...
  50. F

    High School: Should I Drop Physics?

    [SOLVED] Highschool: Should I..? Hello all. Let me introduce myself, I'm a High School Student (Grade 11 to be exact). Now, straight to the point; I was thinking of dropping my Physics subject. I know, it's a shocker. But, the reason I am dropping it is because I am having a "bit" of a problem...
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