Course Syllabi

General Syllabus

For the policies for all courses, please reference the Course Policies page.

Please pay careful attention to the safety guidelines outlined in the policies page, as they will be strictly enforced.

Below, you will find a breakdown of subjects covered in each course by week. Please keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the class.

Specific Information

General Physics

Class Goals

This class is designed to teach students...

A. ...to think more critically and scientifically;

B. ...to view the world through the lens of the physics

C. ...basic lab skills as preparation for success in college-level science classes; and, 

D. ...in such a way that - ideally - they enjoy learning about science.

Test Retakes

If you are not happy with the result, tests  may be retaken...

i. ...after students review mistakes on previous assessment thoroughly; 

ii. ...by appointment with the teacher - usually after school; and,

iii. ...before the following unit’s assessment date, unless agreed upon by the teacher.

Unit Sequence

Quarter 1 - 

Unit 01 - Inertia and Constant Motion

Unit 02 - Forces and Changing Motion

Quarter 2 - 

Unit 03 - Interactions and Momentum

Unit 04 - Work and Energy

Quarter 3 - 

Unit 06 - Heat and Thermodynamics

Unit 07 - Waves and Sound 

Quarter 4 - 

Unit 08 - Electricity and Magnetism

Unit 09 - Light