Chemistry - Patel Physics



AP PHYSICS

2014-2015 Course Syllabus

Teacher: Sapna Patel

Room: D213

School Phone: 512-386-3200 extension 7207

Email: sapna.patel@del-valle.k12.tx.us

Website: patelphysics.

Remind 101: join/dvapphysics

Conference Period: 8th Period (3:10-4:00)

Tutoring: Tutoring will be available after school. Schedule will be posted in class.

Welcome to Physics!

The 2014-2015 school year marks the beginning of a new two-year Algebra based AP Physics sequence. AP Physics 1 is the first year of this two year curriculum which will cover all topics found in a typical college introductory physics course. AP Physics 1 will develop the skills needed to succeed not only in physics, but in the college classroom where a confident understanding of the subject matter is a must.

Physics is the study of the relationships between objects and trying to figure out why things happen the way they do. It involves making observations and using experimentation to confirm predictions about the world around us. This is an algebra-based general Physics course. The instruction for this course is inquiry-based and student-centered. This class has two components, content and process. We will be concerned equally with both the structure of knowledge (the physics content component) and with the development of the skills for acquiring, applying, and generating knowledge (the process component). Using inquiry based activities you will:

• Construct your own understanding based on prior knowledge, experiences in lab, skills, attitudes, and beliefs.

• Follow a learning cycle of exploration, concept formation, and application.

• Connect and visualize concepts.

• Discuss and interact with others.

MATERIALS needed EVERYDAY!

□ Writing Utensil (no RED)

□ College-ruled notebook

□ 3 ring binder

□ Loose-leaf college-ruled paper

□ Dividers:

o Warmups/Quick Writes

o Class Notes

o Assignments

o Homework/HW Quizzes

o Tests/Lab Reports/Reviews

□ Graphing Calculator (preferred) or scientific calculator (calculators are provided in class but will be needed for HW)

□ Textbooks will be provided

COURSE OUTLINE

|Semester 1 |Semester 2 |

|Kinematics- 1D Motion/2D Motion |Rotational Motion, Torque, & Angular Momentum |

|Newton’s Laws of Motion |Oscillations and Waves |

|Gravitation & Circular Motion |Electrostatics |

|Work, Energy, and Power |DC circuits |

|Linear Momentum | |

GRADES –

A “0” will be earned for missing work. (See Redemption)

Homework – 5%

▪ Practice: Homework; In-class practice; Chapter Outlines

▪ Homework/Readings are typically given on Mondays and due the following Monday.

Daily – 35%

▪ Formative assessments: weekly quizzes; check for understanding assignments

▪ Weekly quizzes are typically given on Fridays. A quiz will only be issued to students who have completed the homework/chapter outline. You may use the homework/chapter outline on the quiz. If you have not completed your homework/chapter outline, you will need to finish it and schedule a tutoring time to make-up the quiz and it will be considered late. (See Late Work)

Test – 60%

▪ Summative Assessments: Tests; Lab Reports; Projects

▪ A multiple choice/free response test is typically given the 3rd and 5th week of each six weeks.

▪ At least 1 full lab report will be due each six weeks.

DVHS policy on academic dishonesty will be followed. This includes lab reports! Lab partners may have the same set of data only. Answers to questions, interpretation of results and conclusions must be original to each student or a referral for cheating will be given to the students for copying.

REDEMPTION and LATE WORK

Students who want to improve a grade on an assignment can come to tutoring within 1 week of the grade posting date or due date for assistance and a re-teach.

• All redemptions will receive a maximum 70% as the replacement grade.

• All late work will be accepted within the 1 week policy as redemption and may only receive a maximum of 70%. Late work assignments receiving a failing grade will not receive an additional redemption opportunity.

Translation: Do it right the first time and on time! If it is going to be late, make sure it is correct before turning it in!

Behavior

Students will be expected to follow classroom expectations. Behavior that is unacceptable in class will be managed as follows:

• Verbal Discussion between student and teacher

• Parent Phone Call

• Referral

• AIM/Parent Conference

• LST/Parent Conference with Administration

All steps will also require students to fill out ROF form. Refusal to fill out ROF will result in a student referral.

Good behavior will also be recognized with items such as a positive phone call home from teacher.

ABSENCES

If you miss a class period for any reason, YOU are responsible for completing ALL missed assignments. When you return to class, check the desk for extra copies of assignments missed and arrange a time to come to tutoring to complete those missing assignments. You have 1 week to make up all missing work for a full grade.

Please feel free to contact me if you or your parents have any concerns, questions or problems. The quickest method of communication is through email (sapna.patel@del-valle.k12.tx.us). I am looking forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Patel

Instructor Agreement:

I, Mrs. Patel, promise to adhere to these policies and procedures in order to produce a safe and productive working environment for all students in my class. I promise to give my students my best everyday while challenging them with high expectations of a successful completion of this course. I promise to be available for extra help during designated tutoring times. I promise to return emails/phone calls from concerned parents in a prompt and timely manner, and encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to contact me at any time.

Student Agreement:

I have read the course syllabus for this AP physics course and am aware of Mrs. Patel’s course and behavior expectations, supply requests, grading policy, homework/quiz/reading policy, the content of the course and how to communicate with her when needed. I understand the commitment that I am making will require me to spend approximately 4 hours a week outside of class on studying and practicing physics concepts. I understand, starting February, it will be expected of me to complete 12 hours of AP tutoring until the day of the exam in order to receive a reduced exam fee. It is my goal and every intention to take the AP exam at the end of the course and try my hardest to gain college credit by earning a 3 or higher on the exam.

____________________________ _________________________________ __________

Print Student’s Name Student’s Signature Date

Parent Agreement:

I _________________________ after thoroughly reading this syllabus understand the policies and procedures for this course. I understand the expectations of the instructor, as well as the consequences for my student if he/she chooses not to follow the rules and procedures in the classroom. I will support the teacher in helping my student be successful in this course and do my best to help encourage my student’s study habits to help him/her gain college credit by earning a 3 or higher on the AP exam.

____________________________ _________________________________ __________

Print Parent/Guardian’s Name Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

CONTACT INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian Day Phone: __________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Alternate Phone: __________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian email address: __________________________________________________________

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