Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2019-2020 Physics is Phun

Welcome Jon Bernreuter jbernreuter@ccusd93.net 480-575-2583 B.S. Physics M.S. Engineering Welcome

Communication email is best I check before & after school, but not so much after 3 pm. Major concerns about lack of effort? Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences? My website shows the plan Communication

Content Topics: Mechanics, E&M, Waves Units: Motion, Forces, Energy, Momentum, Electrostatics, Circuits, Oscillations, Sound What are the kids going to learn? Problem solving and experimental practices. Content

See Website for particulars Syllabus

Classroom Routines Rules: Phone/earbuds away at the start. Be kind, don’t chat while presenter is presenting Bathroom pass limit Engage in dialogue Classroom Routines

Academic Expectations self-efficacy adherence to the prescription Academic Expectations

Homework Policy How much? Enough to keep your mind in it. Why? Practice for Mastery. Have it complete and on time. Whether it is correct or not, you get a stamp. Homework Policy

Lesson: Hooke’s Law Lab Activity Skill Checks Unit Test Assessments

Grading 10% for Homework 30% for Tests 25% for Lab Activities 15% for Skill Checks 20% for Semester Exam Grades will be updated as soon as possible, hopefully no more than a week. Grading

Attendance Be on time Be there EVERYDAY Be Prepared 5 absences- parent notification 8 absences- warning notice 13 absences- loss of credit Attendance

Student Support Office Hours- Tuesday and Thursday after school, or by appointment at lunch Free Tutoring- Library Free Tutoring- NHS Student Support

TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Check IC regularly for grades and assignments Check homework for completion Ask about school Communicate with teachers and counselors IC app for your cellphone! TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Tips for Student Success High School students need the same follow-thru, time and attention that an elementary student needs. Parents with high expectations have students who succeed. Tips for Student Success

Parents Make the Difference in Student Success! Let us know how we can help to support your student and family meet their goals.