Physics Course Syllbus
- 1. Physics Course Syllabus Keeping an organized notebook is essential to the learning 2011-2012 Mrs. Oates process. You cant study for a test that you dont have notes for, right? These points should be considered gimme points. There th Time: 6 Period is no reason that everyone should not make a 100! Textbook: Physics: Principles and Problems 7. Lab Activities (15-25 points each) Lab activities will be completed at least once a week using the guidelines we will Materials: 1 in. 3 ring binder; Tab Dividers: Class Info., establish in class. The main portion of the grade comes from your Bellringers, Notes, Homework, Tests/Quizzes; Notebook Paper; data collection, analysis and conclusion. Graph Paper; Pencils; Pens; Scientific Calculator; Composition Notebook (Lab Notebook) Make Up Policy: Math can be a very challenging subject to learn. It is very easy to fall behind and never be able to catch up. Things We Can Use: tissues, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, expo Attendance is vital to be successful in my class. Only students markers with an excused absence are allowed to make up any work missed. Missed quizzes and tests can only be made up before or Grading Procedure: Grades are determined by dividing the after school. All make up tests are different from the one given number of points earned by the total number of points possible. in class. It is the students responsibility to make up any missed assignments or tests. 100 90 A 89 80 B Classroom Expectations: 79 70 C Come to class prepared and ready to participate. 69 60 D Be respectful of the teacher, your fellow classmates, and Below 60 F yourself. No food, drinks or gum in class. A bottle of water WITH A LID is Edline will be updated weekly with any graded work. However, allowed per school policy. work that is turned in late for any reason, including excused Conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the REBEL absences, may not be entered the day it is turned in. WAY. What Makes Up Your Grade: Teacher Availability: Homework help/tutoring is available before 1. Bellringer Activities (10 points each week) Before class school or after school until 4:00, unless other arrangements have begins, you will have a bellringer activity to complete. Upon been made. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any entering the classroom, turn in your homework, be seated and questions or concerns. Phone calls will be returned and emails begin working on the activity. will be replied to within 24 hours. 2. Homework Checks (10 points each) You will have homework th Planning Period: 7 period (2:18 3:09) at least 2 days a week. Homework assignments are due the Email: moates@bessemeracademy.com following class meeting, before the tardy bell rings for class to Cell: 205.441.6384 (call or text) begin. Answers only will NOT be accepted. Only students with Class Website: www.bloust.com/moates an excused absence can make up a homework check. 3. Quizzes and Tests (50-100 points each) Assessments will be given once the appropriate material is covered. Expect a quiz or test approximately every 2 weeks. 4. Participation Grade (25 points per 9 weeks) Students will lose points for refusing to participate in activities, games or computer lab work. Parent notification will be given through a phone call/letter sent home. 5. Book Check (5 points) Periodically, textbook checks will be conducted to ensure that students are being responsible for their textbook. The textbook number from the textbook assignment list must match the textbook on the students desk for the student to receive credit. Students having a textbook that is not theirs will receive no credit. 6. Notebook Quiz (25 points each) There will be 4 notebook quizzes each 9 weeks to total one test grade. Organization is a skill that is vital to becoming a successful member of society.