Please have your parents/guardians fill out and sign the last page of the syllabus by Friday.

pencil 3 ring 1inch binder with name on the spine wide ruled spiral

◦ all notes and bell work go in here loose leaf paper

◦ used for lab reports

We use 2 textbooks in this class, but they are class sets and will remain in the room.◦ you may check out a book if you need it, but for

only one night.

◦ Active Physics: hands-on inquiry labs◦ Conceptual physics: traditional physics text, with

good explanations and examples.

This class is a mixture of:◦ hands-on labs◦ note taking◦ class demonstrations◦ videos◦ group calculations

Math Review Distance, Displacement, Velocity Accelerated Motion Traffic Intersection Project Forces Energy conservation Series and parallel circuits Electromagnetism Waves (Light and Sound)

Take the lab activities seriously! Complete all assignments. (daily

assignments and homework) Attend class Participate with group members. Get help if you are confused. Study for tests!!!!!! FOLLOW CLASSROOM RULES!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoTIaRyGzac

If you are absent, you must make-up the missing assignments, even labs.

YOU are responsible for collecting your make-up work the day you return!◦ There is a calendar of assignments on the cork

board.◦ Assignments in top drawer of white cart labeled

make-up work.

you must pick up your binder from your classes crate.

begin working on your bell work.

sharpen your pencil or borrow one from a classmate if you forgot yours.

go to the bathroom or get water. ◦ you only have 4 passes each semester and you

cannot go while I am giving instructions or notes.

Be respectful of the teacher, fellow students, classroom guests, and school property.

When the teacher talks, give your full attention.

Be in your seat and working when the bell rings or you are tardy.

No food or drink are allowed except water.

Remain in your seat unless given permission.

Cheating in any form is not allowed and will be subject to disciplinary action.

The use of profanity is unacceptable.

Cell phones are NOT allowed in the classroom.

The bell does not dismiss class, the teacher does.

3 verbal warnings in a week gets you detention with Ms. Goepfert.

The 4th warning gets you another detention or time added on to the first.

The 5th warning gets you a referral.

3 verbal warnings in one day gets you detention and removal from the class.

If you cannot make the assigned detention time or would like to speak to me about the reason for the detention, I will be glad to speak to you at the end of class, NOT DURING.

A referral will be written if you do not show up to detention.