DeMario 2014-2015

Physics Syllabus

Course Focus- centers on the study of mechanics, electromagnetic energy and modern physics. Students will develop their ability to identify relationships involving forces, motion, and energy using equations and graphical analysis.

Units:

  1. Mathematics and Measurement
  2. Linear Motion
  3. Projectile Motion
  4. Statics
  5. Newton’s Laws
  6. Momentum
  7. Centripetal Force and Newton’s Gravitation Law
  8. Energy
  9. Static Electricity
  10. Electric Current and Electric Circuits
  11. Magnetism
  12. Waves and Energy Transfer
  13. Sound, Light, and Refraction
  14. Modern Physics

Projects- Students complete one 2 paged research paper

Supplies need

  1. Scientific or graphing calculator
  2. Notebook
  3. Binder or folder for handouts
  4. Pens/ pencils
  5. Red pen

Physics Grading Policy

Quarterly Grade

10% Class participation (participation, wise use of class time, prepared)

65% Test/ Midterm/Quizzes/ Graded Assignments

25% Labs/ Lab Practical

Final Grade

Average of the four-quarter grades and the Regents Exam

Tests

  • Corrections
  • Due 1 week from the day test is returned to student
  • Each correction accompanied with the correct explanation written in complete sentences improves grade by 1/3 of the points lost. No credit will be given for corrections without explanation.
  • Late test corrections will not be accepted even if you are sick on the date due or fail to remember to turn in corrections.

Absent

  • Homework assignments must be complete on the day returning to school. All assignments will be posted by 3:00PM on (Choose high school tab on top, then choose homework hotline on side menu.)
  • Makeup quiz and test will be taken within one day of return except in the case of a long illness or a long excused absent.
  • If arrangements cannot be made or are not made to make-up a quiz or test within one day of date missed during a study hall or after school, the make-up will be scheduled during the next class period.

Labs

  • Lowest lab grade per quarter will be dropped.
  • All labs must be completed.
  • If you miss a lab class, lab make-up dates will be schedule once in a 5 week period. Failure to attend the make-up date may affect your right to sit for the state exam in June. Therefore, it is imperative that students attend all lab days. Please schedule appointments around the lab schedule.
  • Lab write-ups due during student’s lab class on date given by teacher.
  • Failure to hand in lab on time results in a 10% deduction and student will receive a school detention.
  • Rewrites are allowed until passing grade is received. Students will receive ½ credit for corrected portions of lab.

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