1. Regents Physics Mr. Sawyer
Regents Physics is a course designed to give students an introductory understanding of the laws that govern
our physical world. Major topics include mechanics, laws of motion, electricity and magnetism, wave
mechanics and modern physics.
Class is conducted daily where the student is expected to attend and be prepared with notebook, scientific
calculator and pen. Homework is given and expected to be done the next day. Homework that is not done
the next day will receive a grade of zero.
Extra help is available both before and after school Monday through Friday.
Lab experiences are conducted every four days. An acceptable lab report is due four class days following
the completion of the lab exercise. All lab exercises done must have an acceptable report written and
submitted by the end of each marking period for the student to be eligible to sit for the physics Regents
exam. Failure to have all lab reports completed will result in debarment from the final exam. Students must
provide a composition notebook that will be used in lab.
If a student is absent, he or she is responsible for making arrangements to make up all work missed.
Grades are computed on the following basis:
Summative Assessments 50% (Chapter tests, quizzes, article summaries, mini-quests)
Formative Assessments 20% (Homework)
Benchmark Assessment 10% (Unit tests, given once near the end of each marking period)
Lab Reports 20%
Mini-quests are 2 pt tasks that are easily attainable. Some may consist of a one question quiz given during a
lecture, having a calculator on a pre-announced day, buying a composition notebook for lab, signing this
sheet and returning it.
I may be contacted at Albany High School at jsawyer@albany.k12.ny.us. A pacing map and other info can
be found at www.sawdogfiziks.weebly.com which is a website that is still under construction but that will
allow for students to see what they’ve missed when absent.
Please sign this information sheet and return.
Student signature ___________________________________
Parent signature ___________________________________
Parents, if you would prefer to be contacted by e-mail, please supply your email address below.