Syllabus
Rivera H.S. Physics
2017-2018
Instructor: Rolando Aguirre
Room No. E209
Conference Period: Mon.–Fri: 8th Period
General requirements. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course. Algebra I is suggested as a prerequisite or co-requisite. This course is recommended for students in Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12.
Grading Procedures:
***Late assignments will NOT be given a grade higher than a 75, but may be given a lower grade, depending on the accuracy of the assignment. Late assignments will be discussed further during introductory procedures in class.
First Day Late = 75 or lower (according to accuracy)
Every subsequent day late = (-10 points)
***Make-up/re-test/re-teach policy: All make-ups and re-tests will be given by appointment only. It is the student’s responsibility to request a retest in writing. Re-test will be given during tutorials only.
Testing Procedures:
Students will not be allowed to leave the room for any reason, including using the restroom facilities, until they have completed and turned in their exam or quiz. If your son/daughter requires special restroom privileges, please make sure to obtain a nurses pass at the beginning of the year.
Class Rules:
Consequences for rules violations:
BISD policy will be followed as stated in the student handbook for serious violations. Including but not limited to electronic devices, fighting, vulgar and abusive language, and clothing violations.
Teacher’s after school detention will be given for all other minor violations.
It is my intention to provide your son/daughter with the best learning environment possible so that he/she may reach their maximum academic success. For this reason I ask that you stay well informed of his/her progress in my class and that you implement a firm homework and study policy at home. The best way to reach me is through email at raguirre2@bisd,us or you may call the school at 956-831-8700, and set up an appointment to view your son/daughters’ progress.
Thank You,
Rolando Aguirre
Student’s Signature ________________________________Date _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________Date __________________________
2017-2018
Instructor: Rolando Aguirre
Room No. E209
Conference Period: Mon.–Fri: 8th Period
General requirements. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course. Algebra I is suggested as a prerequisite or co-requisite. This course is recommended for students in Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12.
- Physics. In Physics, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; forces; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. Students who successfully complete Physics will acquire factual knowledge within a conceptual framework, practice experimental design and interpretation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and develop critical thinking skills.
- Nature of science. Science, as defined by the National Academy of Sciences, is the "use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena, as well as the knowledge generated through this process." This vast body of changing and increasing knowledge is described by physical, mathematical, and conceptual models. Students should know that some questions are outside the realm of science because they deal with phenomena that are not scientifically testable.
- Scientific inquiry. Scientific inquiry is the planned and deliberate investigation of the natural world. Scientific methods of investigation can be experimental, descriptive, or comparative. The method chosen should be appropriate to the question being asked.
- Science and social ethics. Scientific decision making is a way of answering questions about the natural world. Students should be able to distinguish between scientific decision-making methods and ethical and social decisions that involve the application of scientific information.
- Scientific systems. A system is a collection of cycles, structures, and processes that interact. All systems have basic properties that can be described in terms of space, time, energy, and matter. Change and constancy occur in systems as patterns and can be observed, measured, and modeled. These patterns help to make predictions that can be scientifically tested. Students should analyze a system in terms of its components and how these components relate to each other, to the whole, and to the external environment.
- Students are required to follow BISD policy as stated in the student handbook. If a student loses credit due to absences, student is required to follow BISD procedure to regain credit.
Grading Procedures:
- As per BISD policy.
***Late assignments will NOT be given a grade higher than a 75, but may be given a lower grade, depending on the accuracy of the assignment. Late assignments will be discussed further during introductory procedures in class.
First Day Late = 75 or lower (according to accuracy)
Every subsequent day late = (-10 points)
***Make-up/re-test/re-teach policy: All make-ups and re-tests will be given by appointment only. It is the student’s responsibility to request a retest in writing. Re-test will be given during tutorials only.
Testing Procedures:
Students will not be allowed to leave the room for any reason, including using the restroom facilities, until they have completed and turned in their exam or quiz. If your son/daughter requires special restroom privileges, please make sure to obtain a nurses pass at the beginning of the year.
Class Rules:
- Attend all classes daily and punctually
- Take all materials needed to class: Textbook, pen & #2 pencil, binders (lose-leaf paper, dividers, etc.), workbook, scientific calculator.
- Divider Categories
- Vocabulary
- Notes
- Daily Work/Homework
- Tests/Quizzes
- Lab Handouts
- Electronic Devices or any materials not related to the subject matter will not be allowed. These materials will be picked up by the instructor and sent to the designated principal.
- Divider Categories
- No caps are allowed in the classroom.
- No grooming is allowed in the classroom.
- Do not use Vulgar or abusive language.
- Respect others and their property.
- No food or drinks in lab.
- Obey all district and campus policies.
- Students must remain in their assigned seats until the instructor dismisses the class.
Consequences for rules violations:
BISD policy will be followed as stated in the student handbook for serious violations. Including but not limited to electronic devices, fighting, vulgar and abusive language, and clothing violations.
Teacher’s after school detention will be given for all other minor violations.
It is my intention to provide your son/daughter with the best learning environment possible so that he/she may reach their maximum academic success. For this reason I ask that you stay well informed of his/her progress in my class and that you implement a firm homework and study policy at home. The best way to reach me is through email at raguirre2@bisd,us or you may call the school at 956-831-8700, and set up an appointment to view your son/daughters’ progress.
Thank You,
Rolando Aguirre
Student’s Signature ________________________________Date _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________Date __________________________