March 31, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.
| Updated March 31, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.
Students had the option of studying Physics First this year at Simonsen Ninth Grade Center in Jefferson City.
The new curriculum, which will replace Earth science for all freshmen next school year, has the potential to prepare students for the rest of their high school studies, as well as to be competitive in the world.
"It helps just knowing what's going on around you," said student Caroline Hall.