PHYSICS

SYLLABUS

2011-2012

Ms. Hough

Materials

            You will need to bring your textbook, your 3-ring binder, pen/pencil, and a calculator to class each day.  If you return to your locker during class to get these items, you will receive an unexcused tardy.  Pencils may be checked out for the class period, but must be returned.

Grading System

            Your grade will be based on homework, classwork, quizzes, lab work, and tests. These are the items that will comprise your nine-week grade:

                                    30%     Homework, lab work, and quizzes

                                    20%     Classwork

                                    30%     Tests

                                    10%     Journal Reflections

                                    10%     Participation

A Midterm Exam and a Final Exam will be given, and each will count as 20% of that semester’s grade.  This class does not have an End of Course SOL test; therefore, the exam exemption rules for a non-SOL class apply.

Letter grades are assigned as follows:

A = 100-94

B =   93-86

C =  85-78

D =  77-70

F =  69 and below

I =  INCOMPLETE

Classroom Rules

1. Remain quiet while the teacher is talking.
2. Remain in your seat.  Students may only leave their seats during class if the teacher gives them permission to do this.
3. Have all materials with you, ready to use, at the beginning of class.  You will receive an unexcused tardy if you return to your locker to get materials.
4. Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings in Room B110.
5. Students are to stay in the lecture section of the classroom.  Students may only go into the lab area when the teacher gives permission to do so.

Food/Drink/Gum Policy in Physics Class:

• No food or drinks in the lab area
• Drinks in the class area should have a lid on them, but drink privileges will be revoked if spilling is a problem.
• I should not see or hear gum or its packaging

Violating this policy may result in these items being confiscated (and thrown away).

Homework

            Homework is due at the beginning of class.  Late homework will not be accepted.  The only exception to this is that students may stay after school by appointment and make up homework assignments then.  One missed homework assignment will be forgiven each grading period. 

Make up work:

“Make-up work should be assigned for all absences.  Students are responsible for checking the posted homework assignment calendar in the classroom and contacting the teacher about this on the day they return to class.  Students are allowed two days to make up work for each day absent.  For absences of more than one day, students will be given an extra day (up to a maximum of five days) to complete make-up work for each additional day of absence.  Work turned in after that time will not be accepted or graded for credit.  The building administrator may make exceptions for extenuating circumstances and written notification will be sent to all relevant instructors.  Students absent from school and missing a pre-assigned test are required to take the test upon their return to class.

“Students who are tardy to school are responsible for the work missed, and homework will be due the next school day.  Getting the assignment and completing it is the student’s responsibility.”  (Bath County High School Student/Parent Handbook, SY 2011-2012)

Note that in the case of pre-approved absences, Miss Hough will require the assigned work to be turned in on the second day the student is back to school.

All homework assignments and test announcements are located on a list in the classroom, and test dates are also listed on Miss Hough’s website, http://sharepoint.bath.k12.va.us/bchs/hough/default.aspx, as they are announced to the class.  If you have missed school and have questions about assignments, you can e-mail Miss Hough about your questions at heatherh@bath.k12.va.us or leave a phone message for her using the school’s phone number (540) 839-2431.

The Class:

                                                                                    August 24, 2011

Dear Parent,

            My name is Heather Hough and I will be teaching your child’s Physics class.  As part of your child’s first homework assignment, would you please read over the syllabus for this class, (especially concerning homework and make-up homework), sign this form to confirm that you have read it and understood it, and have your child return this signed form to me.  Your child will receive a homework grade for returning this signed letter tomorrow. 

            If you have questions, please feel free to leave a message for me at school at 839-2431 or e-mail me at heatherh@bath.k12.va.us, which is linked to the school web page.

            Thank you for your time.  I look forward to a successful year teaching your child.

                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                    Heather Hough

                                                                                    Science Teacher

                                                                                    Bath County High School

I have read the syllabus for the 2011-12 Physics class and I understand what is expected of my child in that class this year.

Student:____________________________________

Parent:_____________________________________

Date:______________________________________