Class Policies

Everyday Materials

• Class notes and equation sheet
• Problem-solving workbook
• Graph notebook
• Mechanical pencil, eraser, ruler and calculator

Grading Policy

40% Tests
20% Labs and PhysicsQuests
20% Classwork
10% Quizzes
10% Homework

Tests

• Tests will cover each unit of material, including reading assignments, lab activities, and classroom discussion.
• All work must be shown. Partial credit may be awarded for solutions that are partially correct.

Quizzes

• All quizzes are take-home and open-note.
• This class will strictly enforce the honor code on all quizzes. Make sure your work is your own!

Labs

• Labs are preformed in groups for data collection purposes only.
• Your lab report should be done on your graph notebook.

Homework

• All homework assignments should be done on your graph notebook.
• It is OK to work in groups for homework. It is not OK to copy homework from a classmate.
• Homework will be graded on the basis of completeness.
• All work must be shown. If you do not know how to solve a problem, you must demonstrate an attempted solution.

Classwork

• Classwork will be graded on the basis of completeness, organization, materials, and classroom behavior.

Make-Up Work

• The school's policies will be strictly enforced.
• Students are responsible for making up all missed work and arranging for missed exams.

Late Work

• 30% Deduction