How one student’s petition led to creation of the first AP Physics class at El Cerrito High

FOR THE FIRST TIME, AP Physics 1 is being taught at El Cerrito High School this semester.

Taught by Elan Lavie, the class was approved last school year after 12th grader Shannon Chen petitioned for it. After surveying how many students were interested in the class and able to enroll in it, the course was approved for the second semester this year.