Welcome to Physics! Mrs. Hepler Room 113 2012-13 GO INDIANS!

Website: www.mlbgsd.k12.pa.us Contact Information Mrs. Leslie Hepler Phone: (717) 692-2108 ext. 1 Email: heplerl@mlbgsd.k12.pa.us Website: www.mlbgsd.k12.pa.us

These items must be brought to class everyday! Supplies needed Three-ringed binder/notebook Scientific calculator Working pen or pencil Textbook These items must be brought to class everyday!

Online Textbook Information The textbook we use is Holt Physics ©2012 edition For online access to the textbook: Go to //my.hrw.com Username: phepler3 Password: z5a6j

Follow directions the first time given Class Rules Be Respectful Be Prepared Be on Time Follow all lab rules Follow directions the first time given

All assignments must be completed to successfully complete the course! Grading Information Tests (30-60 points; 2-3 per marking period) Lab reports (15 points; 7-9 per marking period) Prelabs (3 points; 7-9 per marking period) Chapter homework (5 points; 2-3 per marking period) Study Guides (+5 points; optional) Projects (points vary; 1-2 per marking period) Assignments/Quizzes (3-10 points; 2-3 per marking period) Critiques (4 points; 9 total for the year) All assignments must be completed to successfully complete the course!

Extra Credit Homework may be turned in early for extra credit. Study guides are worth extra credit on tests. All extra credit is added on at the end of the marking period. Students should see me if they are concerned about grade. All required assignments must be turned in before an extra credit project is accepted.

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