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Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night. 2019-2020 Physics is Phun. Jon Bernreuter jbernreuter@ccusd93.net 480-575-2583 B.S. Physics M.S. Engineering. Welcome. email is best I check before & after school, but not so much after 3 pm. Major concerns about lack of effort?
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Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2019-2020 Physics is Phun
Jon Bernreuter jbernreuter@ccusd93.net 480-575-2583 B.S. Physics M.S. Engineering Welcome
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
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
Rules: Phone/earbuds away at the start. Be kind, don’t chat while presenter is presenting Bathroom pass limit Engage in dialogue Classroom Routines
self-efficacy adherence to the prescription Academic Expectations
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
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
Be on time • Be there EVERYDAY • Be Prepared 5 absences- parent notification 8 absences- warning notice 13 absences- loss of credit Attendance
Office Hours- Tuesday and Thursday after school, or by appointment at lunch Free Tutoring- Library Free Tutoring- NHS Student Support
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
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
Let us know how we can help to support your student and family meet their goals. Parents Make the Difference in Student Success!