AP Physics 1 Syllabus

Student Responsibilities

1. Follow all district and school policies (“dress code”, conduct, cell phones, electronics, attendance, etc.).

2. Be respectful of yourself and others.

3. Bring completed homework, paper,  and writing implements to class every day.

4. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Consequences

The following represent a minimum response to violations of our health and safety policy:

1. Visual or verbal warning

2. Student/teacher conference

3. Parent contact and/or detention

4. Referral to Assistant Principal

Materials List

• Ruled paper spiral notebook for lab data and notes.

• Pencils

• Textbook - Knight College Physics can be borrowed from the textbook room.  (Digital access is required as well)

• Graphing calculator (highly recommended)

• External mouse (recommended)

Grading

Total Points Logic – One category with

Daily Work = 5 - 25 points

Quizzes       = 25 points

Labs             = 25 - 50 points

Tests            = 50 - 100 points

Add up the total number of points acquired on each assignment then divide by the total points possible to get your grade.

Absences

It is the student’s responsibility to check the agenda in Schoology and complete all agenda items. The number of days allowed to complete an assignment is equal to the number of days missed for an excused absence.  Data collection for missed labs must occur during tutorial times.

Late work policy

All work is due at the beginning of class on the due date, any assignments not turned in will be recorded as missing worth 0 points.   Late work submitted after the end of the unit issubject to a 30% late penalty.

Test Recovery 

• Test Recovery is for those students that have no missing work that pertain to that particular unit.  Eligibility is based on these items being completed and turned in prior to the original test.

• You need not fail a test in order to participate in Test Recovery.

• Test Recovery is a collaborative effort.

• All recovery efforts must be done during the designated recovery time.  A Google form will be sent by your teacher with the designated times listed.  Choose your time slot and be ready for your recovery.

• Students can earn up to 50% of the points back that they lost on the original test.

Retest

• Students that are not eligible for test recovery may complete a retest of the material covered by the failed test and the average of those two grades will be entered into the gradebook.

Lab Safety.  

Always abide by the safety guidelines posted in the classroom.  Always follow the lab procedures or instructions. Physics is a lab intensive course and participation is expected.  

Teacher Contact

Mr. Pham

Email - johnny_pham@roundrockisd.org

Phone - ‪512-704-1882

Room# - 2513