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WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SYLLABUS
2008-2009
Fall Semester
Physics

Mr. Robert Pike- Room 412
Contact Phone – 770-578-3266 ext 428
Email – Robert.pike@cobbk12.org
 375 Holt Road
Marietta, GA 30068

Cobb County Schools Grading Scale
90-100=A
80-89=B
74-79=C
70-73=D
69 and below=F

Grading Percentages
Tests                                %=35
Quizzes                            %=10
Daily/Homework                 %=10
Projects/Labs                     %=30
Comprehensive Final Exam %=15
Total of %’s added together 100 %

The ultimate goal of science is to develop an understanding of the natural universe which is free of biases.

Scientific investigators control the conditions of their experiments in order to produce valuable science data.

Science disciplines and traditions differ from one another in what is studied, techniques used, and outcomes sought.

Classroom preparation: Bring with you each day your book, notebook, planner, paper and either a blue or black pen, or a pencil to write with.
 
Notebook: A three-ring binder should be used to keep up with notes, class work, lab, and homework. There will be notebook checks based on organization and content.
 
Projects: We will have three major projects this semester. Due dates will be discussed later. 1) simple machines, 2) read and report on a outside reading book, 3) Fluid mechanics. Subject to change.
 
Cheating: The copying of another students work will result in a zero for that activity and a referral to the administration will be required to record the incident.
 
Internet: There will be times that the internet will be required to do some activities. Inappropriate use of the internet at school will result in a zero for the activity and you may not be allowed to use the internet at school. The inappropriate use of any technology will not be tolerated.
 
Lab Activities: It is very important that you follow all safety procedures that you learn in class. Please use the lab equipment carefully so that everyone gets to use it. Unsafe and/or willfully behavior will result in a zero for the lab, a call home and a possible administrative referral. Lab experiments that are missed due to an excused absence must be made up according to school guidelines before school. Scheduling a makeup time is your responsibility.
 
Make-up work: One day for each day absent, plus one additional day will be given to complete any work missed due to an excused absence. If I have assigned you homework or an assignment before you were absent, and your absence falls on the day when that assignment was due, it will be due the day you return. Late work will not be accepted and will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. Obtaining missed assignments is your responsibility.
 
All unexcused absences will receive a zero for any assignment missed.

Course Content
We will explore and discuss the way the universe at this moment is understood
Tentative Semester Schedule
Week #1-Scientific Method
Week #2-Speed, acceleration, vectors
Week #3- Speed, acceleration, vectors
Week #4-Newton’s laws and gravity
Week #5- Newton’s laws and gravity
Week #6- Circular motion
Week #7- Circular motion
Week #8- Energy, momentum, and work
Week #9- Energy, momentum, and work
Week #10Atomic theory
Week #11 Heat and thermodynamics
Week #12 Electricity
Week #13 Magnitism
Week #14 Sound waves
Week #15 Sound waves
Week #16 light and color
Week #17 Mirrors and lenses
Week #18 Finals

You can come in for extra help almost any morning or afternoon.
I will probably be at learning links on Tuesday and Thursdays for physics.
I should arrive around 7:45 and will depart around 4:45 on most days.
My contact information is at the top of the syllabus.

Class rules:
1. Be seated in your assigned seat before the tardy bell rings. If you are not in your seat when the tardy bell rings you will be asked to leave and get a tardy pass from a hall monitor (Admin detention).

2. No talking while the person in charge is talking. Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking out. You do not have the right to interfere with the learning of others.

3. Print your name, date, and period in the in the upper right hand corner of the page. If you don't put your name on your assignments I will not grade it.

4. No inappropriate language should be used in my class.

5. Act with appropriate manners towards everyone in class.

6. Be prepared to participate in class, materials and attitudes.
Consequences-
Detentions will be given for misbehavior. Class detentions will be served Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM, or in the morning from 7:45AM to 8:15AM. The detention must be served within three school days of the misbehavior. If inappropriate behavior continues, a parent conference will be required.