Welcome
Above: Ferrofluid Artwork by Sachiko Kodama
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right" ~ Henry Ford
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right" ~ Henry Ford
Welcome to your 2017-2018 physics class!
Welcome to your 2017-2018 physics class!
This class is designed to be a fast-paced, yet thorough introduction to physics without the reliance on calculus. New content will build on previously learned mathematics as well as physics concepts learned throughout the year. It is imperative not to fall behind on content, and to seek help early if something is unclear.
Let's have a great year!
Teacher: David Polgár
Teacher: David Polgár
Email: david.polgar@wwrsd.org
Email: david.polgar@wwrsd.org
Rooms: 104 [Honors & CP], 102 & 105 [Enriched]
Rooms: 104 [Honors & CP], 102 & 105 [Enriched]
Extra Help: Available daily; view locations & times
Extra Help: Available daily; view locations & times
Necessary for Success:
Necessary for Success:
• Seek clarification when confused
• Seek clarification when confused
• Understanding ≠ Competency; you MUST practice
• Understanding ≠ Competency; you MUST practice
• Be an active learner
• Be an active learner
• Paper, Calculator, Binder, Carbonless Lab Notebook (honors only)
• Paper, Calculator, Binder, Carbonless Lab Notebook (honors only)
Grading & Expectations
Grading & Expectations
• Grade = (points earned) / (total possible)
• Grade = (points earned) / (total possible)
Tests: around 100 points, Labs & Quizzes: 10-40 points, Home/classwork: 1-10 points
• Absences & deadlines
• Absences & deadlines
Deadlines are transparently communicated via Google Classroom. Missed & late assignments earn zero credit without prior arrangements.
• Adhere to policies set forth in 2017-2018 Student/Parent Handbook
• Adhere to policies set forth in 2017-2018 Student/Parent Handbook
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