PHYSICS SYLLABUS 2011-2012
Mr. Robert Amitrani
Address: 1701 Dixieland Road
Harlingen, Texas 78552
Phone: 956 - 427 - 3800
FAX: 956 - 427 - 3995
e-mail:
Course Description
Physics is a one-credit high school course which shall include at least 40 percent investigation and fieldwork using appropriate scientific inquiry. Students in this course will attain a fundamental knowledge of the principles of motion, forces, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and energy. This course provides students with a conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and the analytical and scientific skills to deal critically in a real-world setting with rapidly evolving physics concepts.
Grades
• Labs 40%
• Unit Exams 30%
• Daily 30%
--Quizzes, Classwork, Homework, Reports, Participation
The policy of awarding a 50% minimum is no longer in effect. Students will receive the grade they earn.
Assignments
· All work is to be turned in on time.
· Late work will not be accepted
· If student is absent on a due date, the assignment will be due on the first day back to class.
Make-Up (for excused absences)
· Assignments:
o If student is absent on the day work is assigned it is the student’s responsibility to get that assignment and its due date will be determined by the teacher.
· Tests:
o Tests missed due to an absence will be taken on a date determined by the teacher
o Tests will be different from initial exam.
Retest
· Retests will be given according to district policy. The date and time will be determined by the teacher. Only unit exams will be retested
Tutoring
· I will be available for tutoring Tuesday - Thursday 7:45 am – 8:10 am.
3 Ring Binder
· A binder will be kept for the class. It will contain all daily work, handouts, labs, notes, and quizzes. Your binder must have dividers of some type, a coversheet / Title page, and be in order throughout the quarter. It will be checked periodically for a daily grade
· The organization is up to you but it must be clearly marked for easy reference.
PHYSICS SYLLABUS 2011-2012
Supply List
Required
· 1" 3-ring Binder
· Pen/Pencil
· Composition Notebook
· 1 pack of 5 notebook dividers
Suggested
· Scientific Calculator
PHYSICS SYLLABUS 2011-2012
Class Rules
§ Always respect others and their property.
§ Be on time and be prepared.
§ Be productive, use class time wisely.
§ The bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does.
§ Follow school rules.
Tardy Policy
The school tardy policy will be strictly enforced. See student handbook for details.