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3. Chemistry!

4. Physics!

5. About me • Studied Chemistry and Physics at Temple University. • From Montgomery County.

7. A Week in the Life • Most weeks should follow the same approximate schedule. • I strive to have the students doing as many hands-on activities as possible. • Feedback, Feedback, Feedback…

8. Academic Chemistry Grading Policy • 60% Quizzes and Tests • 30% Labs • 10% Assignments/Homework • Students who are absent have the number of days absent to make up work upon their return.

9. Honors Chemistry Grading Policy • 70% Quizzes and Tests • 20% Labs • 10% Assignments/Homework • Students who are absent have the number of days absent to make up work upon their return.

10. Physics/ChemistryFinal Grade Calculation • 40% 1st marking period • 40% 2nd marking period • 10% 3 core assessments • 10% final exam

11. AP Physics Grading Policy • 70% Quizzes and Tests • 30% Labs • Students who are absent have the number of days absent to make up work upon their return.

12. AP Physics Final Grade • 45% 1st marking period • 45% 2nd marking period • 10% final exam

13. AP Physics Policies • This is for college credit. • Each lab has 2 grades: • Data collection and analysis. • Content application.

14. Online Homework

15. Students, Parents & Teachers • Voicemail extension: 1114 • Contact me: bbreish@cbsd.org • School Wires website: http://cbsd.org/Page/2538 • Supplemental help.

16. Chemistry: GeneralTopics • Atomic Structure • Ionic and Molecular Compounds • Chemical Quantities and Stoichiometry • Kinetic Theory and States of Matter • Energy/Thermochemistry

17. Physics: General Topics • 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics • Dynamics • Circular Motion • Work, Power and Energy • Electricity and Circuitry • Optics and Sound Waves

18. Advocates • We want your children to succeed. • Assist them any way you can. • Encourage them to use their resources. • Email me. • Class website • Khan Academy

19. Your Student • If you have any questions, comments or concerns that you would like me to know about, please write it on an index card and leave it in the box by the door. • Please include: your name, student name, your email address.