1. Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night
Physics is Phun

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. See Website for particulars
Syllabus

6. 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

7. Academic Expectations
self-efficacy
adherence to the prescription
Academic Expectations

8. 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

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

10. 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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

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