Textbook and Materials: Physics: Principles and Problems

LIFESCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of LifeSchool is to train leaders with life skills for the twenty-first century by establishing strong academics, character training, and a parenting program

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE: The Life School Oak Cliff 2017 – 2018 Course guide states that

“PHYSICS I” students study a variety of topics that include the laws of motion, changes within physical systems, conservation of energy and momentum, force, thermodynamics,characteristics and behavior of waves, and quantum physics. This course provides students with a conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical and scientific skills

TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: PHYSICS: PRINCIPLES AND PROBLEMS

A5 SUBJECT SPIRAL NOTEBOOK,

BLACK OR BLUE INK PENS,

MECHANICAL PENCILS.

GRADING POLICY:GRADES ARE WEIGHTED.

GRADES INCLUDE:

TESTS - 50%

QUIZES - 30%

DAILY - 20%

SEMESTER EXAMS ARE 20% OF THE SEMESTER GRADE.

100% - 90%A

89% - 80%B

79% - 70%C

BELOW 70%F

ATTENDANCE POLICY:ATTENDANCE EVERY DAY IS VERY IMPORTANT. A STUDENT MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE 90% OF THE TIME TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THECLASS. SEE STUDENT HANDBOOK

TARDY POLICY: As stated in the Life School Student and Parent Handbook:

At LifeSchool a student is tardy if they are not in their seat of desk, ready to go to work at the time the tardy bell rings. If a student misses more than 15 minutes of a class, he/she will be counted absent from that class.
Excessive tardiness will be treated as defiant and disrespectful behavior and may result in a disciplinary referral.

CLASSROOM SAFETY: STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO LAB SAFETY GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO CLASSROOM SAFETY IN PHYSICS. STUDENTS MUST PERFORM LABS TO PASS THIS CLASS. THE STUDENT WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM THE LABS IFANY OF THE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. PLEASE SIGN THE LAB SAFETY CONTRACT.

MY CONTACT INFORMATION: I can be reached by phone at 214 – 413 – 1612. My conference period is 3rd. My email address , I will check this address during my conference time and respond as soon as possible.

ONLINE TEXTBOOK:USERNAME: lifestudent_____

PASSWORD: lifeschool1

PARENT INFORMATION: The first grade for the year is for returning the lab safety agreement. I will try to keep parents up to date on what we are covering in class and when your student has a test coming up through my page on the Life Schools website.

Student Science Laboratory Safety Contract

I agree to:

• Act responsibly at all times in the laboratory.

• Follow all instructions given, orally or in writing, by my teacher.

• Perform only those activities assigned and approved by my teacher.

• Protect my eyes, face, hands, and body by wearing proper clothing and using protective equipment

provided by my school.

• Carry out good housekeeping practices as instructed by my teacher.

• Know the location of safety and first aid equipment in the laboratory.

• Notify my teacher immediately of an emergency.

• NEVER work alone in the laboratory.

• NEVER eat or drink in the laboratory unless instructed to do so by my teacher.

• Handle living organisms or preserved specimens only when authorized by my teacher, and

then, with respect.

• NEVER enter or work in a supply area unless instructed to do so and supervised by my

teacher.

I, ______, [print name] have read each of the statements in the Student Science Laboratory Safety Contract and understand these safety rules. I agree to abide by the safety regulations and any additional written or verbal instructions provided by the school district or my teacher. I further agree to follow all other written and verbal instructions given in class.

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Student Signature Date

I acknowledge that my child/ward has signed this contract in good faith.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date