CYBER SCHOOL HOUSE COURSE EXPECTATIONS PHYSICS II AP

Instructor: M. Johnson

COURSE SCOPE

This one-year course is designed to be the equivalent of engineering calculus based physics at the college level and is for those students who have successfully completed a minimum of Algebra II and/or Trigonometry and who exhibit interest in science. Concurrent enrollment in calculus is helpful though simple calculus will be taught in this class also. Topics include: scientific method, lab procedure, mathematics review, mechanics, energy, and relationships of different forms of energy. Physics II AP is a college course based on the basic relationships of different forms of energy through the use of math concepts. Lab experiences are to an integral part of teaching this course. This one year course fulfills the Nevada high school graduation requirements for science and qualifies for college entrance as a laboratory science. A score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam is usually accepted by universities for science credit. Each student should check with his/her selected college for AP acceptance. All students are encouraged to take the AP exam.

COURSE GOALS

  1. To develop the skill of using the scientific method of problem solving and logical processes.
  2. To develop laboratory techniques and skills in using laboratory equipment.
  3. To develop skill in using symbols, terms, equations, metric system measurement, and mathematical calculations to express physical science.
  4. To recognize the motion of objects can be described both qualitatively and quantitatively.
  5. To recognize quantities such as matter, momentum, and energy may be conserved in many defined systems.
  6. To develop an awareness of the vocational opportunities in areas related to physics.

OFFICE HOURS AND CENTRA SESSIONS

Office hours will be 2:30 to 3:30 Tuesday. Centra sessions will be Wednesday 2:30 to 4:00

GRADING CRITERIA AND METHOD OF COMPUTATION

Quarter grades will be determined as the percentage of the total points the student receives in each category. Late work will not be accepted unless the student has an excused absence and has made arrangements with the teacher. Grades are weighted as follows:

Semester grade - 40% for each quarter grade and 20% for semester exam. Letter grades for quarter and semester are based on the total points earned:

TARDY POLICY

BEHAVIOR POLICY

A progressive discipline procedure is followed in this class. Sarcastic E-mails or discussion posts will not be tolerated.

The student's citizenship grade is based on: "E" student is a pleasure to have in class and exhibits no behavior problems "S" student is generally well behaved and sometimes exhibits behavior problems. "U" student frequently misbehaves and must be reprimanded frequently.