1. Welcome to Open House 2008-2009 Mr. Wolf Physics 1,5 & 8 MAIN OFFICE: 847-932-2000 EX: 8553MAIN OFFICE: 847-932-2000 EX: 8553 E-MAIL chris.wolf@d128.orgE-MAIL chris.wolf@d128.org

2. Which class is Mr. Wolf not teaching this year A.Biology B.Physics C.Chemistry D.Biology Honors

3. Which sport(s) does Mr. Wolf coach? A.Cross Country B.Volleyball C.Track D.Both A & B

4. Where did Mr. Wolf go to college? A.University of Montana B.Illinois State University C.University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign D.University of Iowa

5. Mr. Wolf will be starting his ____ th year teaching 5 0.1

6. Extra Curricular Activities Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach Assistant Boys’ Volleyball Coach First Class NHS VH 2 0 ACE

7. The Family Both of my parents are currently still teaching –Father: Chemistry Teacher at Westmont High School –Mother: Special Education Teacher for SASSED Married for 2 years –My wife, Lisa, is teaching second grade at Adler Park Elementary School

8. Classroom Expectations Three keys to success in our class (and in life.) 1.Courtesy/Respect 2.Good attitude (a sense of humor works wonders.) 3Hard work (I don’t give you your grades, you earn them!)

9. What Can You Do? Talk with your child about their day:  Topics  Assignments  Quizzes/Tests  Check the website Help with time management Sleep – 8-9 hours! Breakfast

10. Course Information Wolf Home Page  Physics Expectations Homework Links Can be found via the Department and Staff links on the VHHS Homepage.Department

11. Online Book Resources Glencoe Physics Website –Online textbook –Self-check student quizzes –Practice chapter tests –Concept review –Problem review

12. Make Up Work Students should let me know in advance for a planned absence Students have a day plus one to make up an assignment for an EA Truancy results in a zero Suspension results in a zero

13. Coming in for extra help is encouraged! I am free 2 nd period and 6 th period I am here at school at 7am and can be available if known in advance I am available after school once cross country season is over

14. Remember to sign in and leave me your email Don’t forget your to give your child their reward Make sure to visit – the IRC –the library –the Cafeteria for some free food!