<p>I am currently a junior, setting up my schedule for next yar as a senior. I only taking one semester of senior year, as I am graduating early. For that semester, I have the option of being dismissed early (at noon) after four periods. I really want to take that option, leave and begin taking some course at community college. I know for a fact that I will begin at a community college and not a 4 year university, so that is why I wanted to start as soon as possible. The thing is I haven't taken physics yet (I took AP chemistry instead of Physics this year). I know it isn't necessary to take physics as long as you have atleast three years of science, which I do. So the question is do I use the early dissmisal option to get ahead with courses at the community college I want to go to, or do I stay in school for a full day just to take half a year of physics and other electives that aren't in my interest to fill my schedule.......Also, if these are any factors I am considering to become a Physicians Assistant and scored a 28 on my ACT.....</p>
<p>If you need to take physics in college for your major, check with the community college’s physics department on these questions:</p>
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<li><p>Is a high school physics background needed to take college physics?</p></li>
<li><p>If so, does the community college offer an introductory physics course for students without high school physics who want to take college physics?</p></li>
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<p>Taking college physics without high school physics can be done, but it will likely be harder. If needed, there will likely be two choices:</p>
<p>a. Physics for biology majors and pre-meds, with no calculus or requiring just a semester of “light” calculus.</p>
<p>b. Physics for physics and engineering majors, with greater math requirements in terms of calculus (and multivariable calculus for the E&M portion).</p>