Physics

Liberty-Eylau High School

Teacher:  Krichia Tennyson

Email:  Krichia.tennyson@leisd.net   

Phone number:  903-832-1530 ext.  2224

I. Course Description:

Physics is “the study of matter, energy, and the interaction between them”, but what that really means in that physics is about asking the question why?  Why does the world around us react in certain ways?  

II. Materials Required Daily:

• Pen (blue or black ink only) or Pencil

• Loose leaf paper

• 3-Ring Binder

• Composition book (will stay in the classroom at all times)

III. Course Content Skills and Standards

A. Science Skills

Students will:

• Use science process skills in laboratory or field investigations, including observation, classification, communication, metric measurement, prediction, inference and, collecting and analyzing data

• Use traditional reference materials to explore background and historical information regarding a scientific concept

• Learn and use, on a regular basis, standard safety practices for laboratory or field investigations

• Identify the significance of accurate, precise, and subjective/objective measurements, use of reliable tools, safety measure, and career training in environmental monitoring

B. Course Content Standards

STUDENTS WILL…

•   Investigate one and two dimensional motion.

• Demonstrate an understanding of energy in a system.

• Describe the properties of waves and light.

• Understand and describe electricity and magnetism.

     *    Recognize how subatomic physics works.

IV. Classroom Format, Requirements, and Evaluation:

This course uses a variety of classroom methods, including lectures, class discussions, group work, individual work, labs, field studies, student written and oral projects, and active student participation. Students are expected to participate in, and complete all aspects of required work to the best of their ability.  Student achievement will be evaluated in a holistic manner, taking into account all aspects performance.

Tests and quizzes will be given regularly throughout the semester.

V. Grading System:

Grading Scale

A= 100-90

B= 89-80

C= 70-79

F= 69-0

VI. Exam Grade Remediation

            Students will be given the opportunity to participate in exam remediation for exams that they earn a non-passing (69% or lower) grade on.  This is an opportunity for students to take a 2nd exam on the same material in a different format than the original exam. 

The guidelines for this opportunity are as follows:

• Exam remediation occurs before or after school. (Students must talk to me before hand to set up retakes)

• Exam remediation is available only to students who earn a 69 or below on an exam grade

• Exam remediation must be completed within one week of the return of the graded exam

VII. Student Success:

            I am very interested in the success of every student.  If you are having trouble with a particular assignment or concept, do not hesitate to seek help from me.  I am available for extra help before and after school.  Students and parents are encouraged to also use email in order to contact me at krichia.tennyson@leisd.net

VIII. Policies & Procedures:

    i.      ATTENDANCE:

In order to succeed in this class a student MUST be present. After returning from an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to provide the instructor with an excuse form issued by the attendance office within 3 days of returning from an absence. 

It is the student’s responsibility to retrieve the assignments and the notes missed when absent for any reason.  Make-up work will not be addressed during class. Students must see Mrs. Tennyson in order to receive any make-up work.  Remember: STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND NOTES MISSED DUE TO AN ABSENCE FOR ANY REASON.

9. TARDINESS:

  A student is considered tardy if they are not inside of the classroom in their seat when the tardy bell rings.  Loitering in the hallway or at the classroom door until the bell rings is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

10. MAKE-UP WORK:

 It is the student’s responsibility to inquire about what assignments, notes, and class work they have missed when they are absent with an excuse for any reason.  Make-up work will be accepted according to the district policy. In order to receive make-up work from an excused absence, students must come before or after class.  Make-up work will NOT be addressed during class.

11. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Do your own work.  Plagiarism will not be tolerated. While it is expected that students will discuss homework and class assignments, a student should never submit another person’s work or ideas as their own.  Quizzes, tests, and exams are always individual assignments and are never collaborative. 

If a student is observed copying answers from another students completed work or attempts to submit another’s work or ideas as their own, then a grade of “0” will be assigned. To remove the “0,” the assignment must be completed, from the start, before or after school in front of the teacher, for a grade no higher than a 70.

 When group work is assigned, all members of a group are expected to complete every part of that assignment themselves, in tandem. 

12. Cell phones:

We will be following campus policy with reference to cell phones all cell phones will be turned off and placed into designated area as soon as the student enters the classroom. 

13. CLASSROOM CONDUCT:

It is necessary for all students to present themselves in a mature and appropriate manner that creates the best learning environment for everybody.  Students must maintain respect for themselves, other students, the instructor, and our community at all times.  Inappropriate behavior will result in the involvement of the student’s parent/ guardian and the school administration to aid in both correction and disciplinary action.