Rochelle Williams - The Calhoun School

The Mission of Calhoun High School, "to foster nourishing growth and the sound development of each individual, academically and emotionally who will thereby be prepared to intensely compete in global society. We will create a safe and extraordinary place to learn and excel. This will be accomplished by a well-trained staff, utilizing a technologically sound and student centered curriculum.

Course Description Physics is the branch of science that study matter and energy and their interactions. It provides a systematic understanding of the fundamental laws that govern physical, chemical, and biological processes. It consists of studies of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. Physics is designed to instruct students in foundational physics concepts prepare students to exist in an increasingly technological society, develop the students’ analytical, problem solving, and laboratory skills and integrate math, science and technology.

Physics Course of Study: May be located on the following website: https://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?subject=SC2015&ccode=PHYS&summary=3

Weighted Grading Structure

Required Task	Percentage of Grade
Daily/Homework/Quiz	33.5%
Projects/Tests	66.5%

Extra Credit Points: Extra credit points will be given to students periodically. It is the student's responsibility to keep up with the points that they are given. Extra points may be used on low daily and test scores. YOU MUST PASS THE TEST WITH A GRADE OF 60 OR BETTER TO USE POINTS ON TEST. Absences: It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements for make-up tests, find out what assignments are missing, and when they are due. On all missed assignment being turned in put the date the assignment was missed.

Make-up Work

If a student is absent for any excused reason as defined in the Student Handbook, “the student shall be allowed to make-up school work missed during those absence(s). The student will be responsible for contacting the teacher(s) within three (3) days to arrange a time within a two (2) week period to make up work and/or examinations from said absence(s).” This opportunity does not require that the teacher re-teach the lesson, but it does require that the student receive a reasonable opportunity to learn missed lessons. The teacher is not obligated to provide make up work or examinations for a student absent for unexcused reasons other than suspensions” (Student Handbook, 2014). A list of Missed Assignments will be put on Google Classroom; however, students must schedule a time to make-up missed assignments, test, and/or quizzes from the teacher. See Schedule below

Redo/Retake/Late Assignments

Students may redo/retake any test or assignment that they have failed. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher one day in advance to schedule a retake of the failed assignment. The highest grade that a student can make on any Retake/Redo Assignment is a 75/C. Twenty-five (25%) will be deducted on all redo/retake assignments. Late assignments will have 25% deducted, no exceptions. Most work will be due at 8:00 am, no exceptions.

Remediation Assignments/RTI Accommodations

Students that may need remediation/RTI Accommodations will be made on a need basis. It is still up to the student to take advantage of these accommodations so he or she will be successful in class.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	Planning	Planning	After school

NOTE: There will not be any office hours during the week of Finals. No make-up work may be turned in during the week of finals.

Grading Percentages

100-90%	89-80%	79-70%	69-60%	59% - Below
A	B	C	D	F

Physics Chapters

The following chapters will be covered; they correspond with the Alabama High School Graduation Exam and the Alabama Course of Study: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, & 26 Note: The chapters are subject to change by the teacher. End of semester assignments (EOSA) are due on or before the due date. The EOSA will need to be turned in by the end of your class period; points will be deducted anytime after class period. A zero will be given if your EOSA is not turned in by the end of the school day of the due date.

Internet Assignments: Throughout the semester students will be submitting assignments via Google Classroom. To join Google Classroom you will need to download the Google Classroom app on your phone or go to Google Classroom on your computer. When prompted to use your first name.last name@lowndesboe.org / password is your last name and lunch number. You will need to join my class if you have already created an account in another teacher’s class.

Join my class using the code: 9ryjumh

Projects: You will have 2-4 projects to be completed within this semester. Each project will count as two grades: project and test.

Classroom rules and procedures: Classroom rules and procedures are expected to be followed by all students. The behavior and participation of each person will determine the type of learning that will occur. Make sure your behavior does not stop others from learning or the teacher from teaching the class. You determine and are responsible for what you take from this class. Teaching is my right, just as learning is yours; and teaching is my privilege, just as learning is yours.

The Classroom Rules are as follows:

Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Resourceful

Supply List

***All supplies are needed by Wednesday, August 15, 2018. TEST GRADE****

The following items are needed in order to be successful and healthy in my class: (All items can be found at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Wal-Mart)

Wish List Index cards 1 can of Disinfectant spray Cleaning Spray? Construction Paper Hand soap

2-Composition notebooks (1 book for daily assignments &

Homework and the other for vocabulary and notes)

1--3-ring binder (to keep bell assignments,

Composition notebooks, and other materials)

1-Ream of Copy Paper

Dividers (2 categories)

Notebook paper

Pencils

Kleenex

1-roll of Paper Towels

1-bottle of Hand Soap or hand sanitizer

****This sheet must be kept in your Notebook at all times****

Text Notification of Class Reminders: Text the message @2phys19ics to the number 81010 for 2^nd Block Physics