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About UHS Physics |
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| Course Description What You Will Need Grading Policy Objectively Subjectively |
Why take Physics? Grading Policy You will be evaluated in the following manner: Objectively: TESTS: given after each unit. Questions based on subject content and understanding. Test format may change depending on nature of material. Identified prior to test. QUIZZES: given periodically -usually with advanced notice (not always)
Instructor always holds the right to pop quizzes if he deems it necessary.
Lab reports are usually due the day following the completion of the experiment. HOMEWORK:
Given almost daily - designed to lead you through the exciting world of Points will be awarded on daily homework in the following manner: +2 pts. - assignment partially completed -2 pts. - assignment not turned in Instructor has the right to assign intermediate point values at his discretion. The student can bring his/her homework grade up from a -2 to a +1 by bringing the missing assignment to the teacher within 24 hours of the original due time along with the currently due assignment. Other materials may be assigned from time to time where necessary and checked for accuracy and/or for satisfactory completion within a given time - projects, written reports, computer materials, etc. Subjectively: You will be evaluated by me in the following manner based on daily observation:
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Supplies: Cheating Policy Cheating in any form will not be tolerated in this class. Any student that presents reasonable evidence of cheating or copying will be penalized of the first offense by a zero on the test, quiz or assignment. For a second offense during a semester, the penalty will include a zero on the assignment, a phone call or letter to parents and referral to the Principal for disciplinary action. After a third offense during a semester, the student will be removed permanently from the class with a failing grade. Any student that knowingly allows another student to copy a test, quiz, lab report or assignment will be awarded the same penalty as the student who copied.
Because work done in class will deviate greatly from the material in the textbook and
the complexity of some of the material, it is of utmost importance that you be in class
every day. Try to minimize the number of days absent. All work is to be made up after you
return to class according to the number of days absent. i.e. absent 3 days (excused), 3
days to make up the work. The student is responsible for finding out what work is to be
made up. ABSENCE IS NO EXCUSE FOR LOW GRADES OR POOR WORK!!! Your Grade: (total points earned / total points available) x 100 90% of total points - A Teacher reserves the right to curve the grades at the end of a quarter or semester if he feels that it is necessary. Individuals tests may be curved if deemed necessary by the teacher. Semester Exam Policy A comprehensive semester exam will be given at the end of each semester. No exemptions will be granted with the exception of seniors graduating at the end of the current semester. Semester exams will cover any material presented during the semester to be tested. Both exams will be 90 minutes in length and will be multiple choice in format. It is recommended that students prepare well in advance of the testing date. Research has repeatedly shown that last minute cramming is of limited value. Semester exam dates for the 2006-2007 school year: Fall exams: December 19 AP Physics B or C Exam Students interested in taking the AP Physics B or C exam should talk to Mr. Holbrook about your intension early in the second semester. He will need to discuss with you additional topics that you will need to review that will be included on the exam. Interested students should also one of the councilors to order the exam. AP Physics Test Date: TBA
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