AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1 Exam
Thursday May 11th, 2023
Course description:
Course description:
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion.
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion.
Course information:
Course information:
Course name: AP Physics 1
Course name: AP Physics 1
School: Suffern HS
School: Suffern HS
Room: 225
Room: 225
Teacher: Mrs. Gheta
Teacher: Mrs. Gheta
0001Class requirements AP Physcis.docxClassroom expectations:
Classroom expectations:
1. The trick for being successful are the same for any course: stay organized, stay focused, and practice. Maintain a positive attitude.
1. The trick for being successful are the same for any course: stay organized, stay focused, and practice. Maintain a positive attitude.
2. Be present during class, both mentally and physically. Contribute to the discussions. Bring completed assignments, class notes, calculator. Keep a notebook just for Physics. A binder would be perfect.
2. Be present during class, both mentally and physically. Contribute to the discussions. Bring completed assignments, class notes, calculator. Keep a notebook just for Physics. A binder would be perfect.
3. If you are struggling come in for extra help: any day, unit lunch
3. If you are struggling come in for extra help: any day, unit lunch
Grading policies:
Grading policies:
Your grade is calculated by the eSchool grading system based on the percentage entered by Mrs. Gheta. The grades will be determined as following:
Your grade is calculated by the eSchool grading system based on the percentage entered by Mrs. Gheta. The grades will be determined as following:
1. Unit tests, mid terms, final exams, and major projects: 40%
1. Unit tests, mid terms, final exams, and major projects: 40%
2. Quizzes, and minor projects: 30%
2. Quizzes, and minor projects: 30%
3. Lab write-ups, and participation in lab experiments: 20 %
3. Lab write-ups, and participation in lab experiments: 20 %
4. Homework, classroom assignments, and classroom participation: 10%
4. Homework, classroom assignments, and classroom participation: 10%
Grades can be found on parent portal.
Grades can be found on parent portal.
Homework:
Homework:
Homework is due at the beginning of class and will be graded 100% - 75% based on how much of the homework you attempted (effort with work shown). Late work is worth 50%.
Homework is due at the beginning of class and will be graded 100% - 75% based on how much of the homework you attempted (effort with work shown). Late work is worth 50%.
Attendance and make-up work:
Attendance and make-up work:
Absent students are expected to obtain and complete any assignments that they missed. Notes and worksheet could be found in the "absent" folder.
Absent students are expected to obtain and complete any assignments that they missed. Notes and worksheet could be found in the "absent" folder.