This physics course syllabus outlines the grading procedures and expectations for the class. It states that keeping an organized notebook is essential for success in the course. Grades are determined based on bellringer activities, homework checks, quizzes, tests, participation, book checks, and notebook quizzes. The syllabus also provides information on making up missed work, classroom expectations, and teacher availability.

1. Physics Course Syllabus Keeping an organized notebook is essential to the learning
2011-2012 Mrs. Oates process. You can’t study for a test that you don’t have notes for,
right? These points should be considered “gimme points.” There
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Time: 6 Period is no reason that everyone should not make a 100!
Textbook: Physics: Principles and Problems 7. Lab Activities (15-25 points each) – Lab activities will be
completed at least once a week using the guidelines we will
Materials: 1 in. 3 ring binder; Tab Dividers: Class Info., establish in class. The main portion of the grade comes from your
Bellringers, Notes, Homework, Tests/Quizzes; Notebook Paper; data collection, analysis and conclusion.
Graph Paper; Pencils; Pens; Scientific Calculator; Composition
Notebook (Lab Notebook) Make Up Policy: Math can be a very challenging subject to learn.
It is very easy to fall behind and never be able to catch up.
Things We Can Use: tissues, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, expo Attendance is vital to be successful in my class. Only students
markers with an excused absence are allowed to make up any work
missed. Missed quizzes and tests can only be made up before or
Grading Procedure: Grades are determined by dividing the after school. All make up tests are different from the one given
number of points earned by the total number of points possible. in class. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed
assignments or tests.
100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B Classroom Expectations:
79 – 70 C Come to class prepared and ready to participate.
69 – 60 D Be respectful of the teacher, your fellow classmates, and
Below 60 F yourself.
No food, drinks or gum in class. A bottle of water WITH A LID is
Edline will be updated weekly with any graded work. However, allowed per school policy.
work that is turned in late for any reason, including excused Conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the “REBEL
absences, may not be entered the day it is turned in. WAY.”
What Makes Up Your Grade:
Teacher Availability: Homework help/tutoring is available before
1. Bellringer Activities (10 points each week) – Before class
school or after school until 4:00, unless other arrangements have
begins, you will have a bellringer activity to complete. Upon
been made. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
entering the classroom, turn in your homework, be seated and
questions or concerns. Phone calls will be returned and emails
begin working on the activity.
will be replied to within 24 hours.
2. Homework Checks (10 points each) – You will have homework th
Planning Period: 7 period (2:18 – 3:09)
at least 2 days a week. Homework assignments are due the
Email: moates@bessemeracademy.com
following class meeting, before the tardy bell rings for class to
Cell: 205.441.6384 (call or text)
begin. Answers only will NOT be accepted. Only students with
Class Website: www.bloust.com/moates
an excused absence can make up a homework check.
3. Quizzes and Tests (50-100 points each) – Assessments will be
given once the appropriate material is covered. Expect a quiz or
test approximately every 2 weeks.
4. Participation Grade (25 points per 9 weeks) – Students will
lose points for refusing to participate in activities, games or
computer lab work. Parent notification will be given through a
phone call/letter sent home.
5. Book Check (5 points) – Periodically, textbook checks will be
conducted to ensure that students are being responsible for their
textbook. The textbook number from the textbook assignment
list must match the textbook on the student’s desk for the
student to receive credit. Students having a textbook that is not
theirs will receive no credit.
6. Notebook Quiz (25 points each) – There will be 4 notebook
quizzes each 9 weeks to total one test grade. Organization is a
skill that is vital to becoming a successful member of society.