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WELCOME. AP PHYSICS/Physics Honors Class. Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota MSEE Prof. Clear Credential- Physics, Electronics, Computer Applications and Industrial Arts. Centinela Valley Union HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL A304 Mrs. Genota genotam@centinela. k12.ca.us.
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AP PHYSICS/Physics Honors Class Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota MSEE Prof. Clear Credential- Physics, Electronics, Computer Applications and Industrial Arts
Centinela Valley Union HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL A304Mrs. Genota genotam@centinela. k12.ca.us
CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-16 Kick-Off T.E.A.M.Work Gregory O’Brien, Ph.D. Superintendent 17 August 2015
What did you do this summer? • Shout and wave your hand if you … • Visited a theme park • Attended a class • Visited another state • Visited another country • Went to Costco • Slept in a tent • Went to the beach • Spent quality time with family and friends • Worked almost every day • Spent too much money
MISSION STATEMENT • LAWNDALE’s mission is to graduate all students with high critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Through diverse, culturally-relevant, and research-based instructional practices, graduates will be empowered to take ownership of their environment, be positive contributors and global citizens.
VISION Lawndale cultivates a positive learning environment where each student is confident and self sufficient in their pursuit of post- secondary success at an institute of higher learning in a career and life.
CVUHSD VISION • The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing an educational environment in which all students succeed. Students will be prepared to meet the challenges of higher education and the future demands of a modern technological society
HAIKU: BUILD RIGHT FOUNDATION LOVE AND COOPERATION GROW SUCCESSFUL LIVES PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
My Philosophy TEAM T- ogether E-veryone A- chieves M-ore
TEXTBOOK AP PHYSICS : Wilson and Buffa, College Physics, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall 2002 • PHYSICS : Conceptual Physics, Paul Hewitt , Prentice Hall
Teach with technology Using computers confidently Training students to use it consistently Pioneering learning with edge & advantage Becoming skillful leaders of time and space genotam@centinela.k12.ca.us Shmoop.com AP Physics 1 Code:3a4ec Physics Code: 324ef Technology Vision
WEBSITES • EMAIL : genotam@centinela.k12.ca.us • Websites : lawndalehs.org • mesa.ucop.edu • centinela.k12.ca.us • SHMOOP.COM AP PHYSICS CLASS 2015 CODE 3a4ec PHYSICS CODE 324ef
Cooperation Attendance Punctuality Respect Obedience Organization Cleanliness Honesty Behavior 50 pts daily
Grading System Physics /AP Physics : • Grading System: • Tests and Quizzes (65 %) • Lab Notebook (20%) • Homework and Classwork (10%) • Notes 5% • Behavior 50 points
Grading System – Learning Center Daily Points : At least 2 assignments( HW, CW) done – 100 pts Behavior –50 pts Agenda Check : Daily M,T,Th – 100 pts HW assignments written for 8 periods No HW for a certain period – signed by teacher/verified by Mrs. Genota Assignments done in Learning Center- 40% Agenda Usage Organization - 40% Behavior - 20 %
NOTEBOOK • Cover Page 1st page Class Name Grade Level Teacher School • TABLE OF CONTENTS (2nd page ) • Syllabus 2. Notes 1 ( New FLT, New Agenda, New HW, Notes, Reflection )
Last, First Physics Period1 Date START the DAY – Notebook Notes # ______ Date : ____ Score:__ New Focused Learning Target (FLT) New Agenda New Homework Copied-planner /notebook Notes Reflection page 1
Title Subtitle Questions Words Word Problems Details Information phrases Answers Definitions Calculations Notes: Use Cornell Notes
All other Notes / classwork assignments ; ppt downloads Reflection: - Explain what did you learn today ?__________ Identify your difficulties in this lesson.___________ Any Complaints? ___________
Seating Chart / Group Groups 1.2.3.4.5 Small Group A-J Letter Group (all as,b,c,d) • Mixed Ability • Gender Group • Assign Buddy system X and Y student mixed group
List of assignments: Written on the Notebook Table of Contents - Use Assignment Log ( Page 1 of the Notebook )
Heading Last, First Science Period1 Date #____Assignment Title SCORE____
Communication with Parents • Progress Report –monthly • Call home • Blackboard • Parent conferences through the counselor for students in danger of failing and with behavioral issues • Weekly check of notebook/ portfolio signed with parents
Grading Scale: • 90-100 A, • 80-89 B, • 70-79 C, • 60-69 D, • 59 and below F
Behavior Flow Chart: • Warning Outstanding Citizenship Teacher Conference Satisfactory Citizenship • Changed Seat / Group Change Phone Call- Blackboard Warning Citizenship / Loses behavior – 50 points • 1st Detention in class A304(1 hour after school) Parent Conference / Parent sit with student Unsatisfactory Citizenship /loses all behavior points will get U- unsatifactory in class 2Us ineligibility for athletics, field trips, dances and other activities • 2ND Detention in class In House Suspension Administration Intervention
CONSEQUENCES : LOSS OF BEHAVIOR POINTS Seat Changed Parent Intervention LOSS OF GROUP PRIVILEDGES -WORK ALONE
Behavior Incentives • 50 points
UNACCEPTABLE • Fighting • DISRESPECT • Cutting classes • Profanity , sexual harassment, cheating stealing, defacing or destroying school property in any way , graffiti • Vandalism of any kind • Eating , drinking, chewing gum in classroom and hallways
UNACCEPTABLE Littering the room and campus Any electronic/ technology and any item determined to be a nuisance item, distracting teaching and learning Weapons of any kind, real or toy replicas Drugs, alcohol, tobacco or drug paraphernalia
Classroom Rules Explain and demonstrate each rule. • Respect everyone inside and outside the classroom. 2. 100% attention is expected during directed teaching.
Ask permission at all times. 4. Full cooperation is a must in doing group activities.
Be punctual in everything. 6. Cleanliness, neatness and orderliness should be observed in doing science work.
Safety rules should be strictly followed. • Ask questions and respond politely.
Bring the necessary materials daily. 11. Honesty is a must.
12. Obedience to school policies is mandatory 13. Copy ca standards , objectives, agenda, homework and do reflection daily .
14. Signed completed work should be given to the Substitute Teacher during my absence. The substitute teacher’s signature on your assignment means excellent behavior – (100 points) No signature = no credit 15.Reflection will be done before leaving the class.
15 Minute Rule • NO Restroom Breaks during the 1ST and the last 15 minutes of the class . ( one person at a time ) • 2 minutes only • Students are never to be out of the class without a pass.
Science Project Format • Title Page • Purpose • Scope • Research ( 10 paragraphs): Principles • Hypothesis • Experimental Procedures • Drawings/ Set Up Diagrams with label and Measurements • Materials • Procedures • Data Table ( at least 3) • Graphs • Difficulties and Questions
Formulas and Mathematical Calculations • Analysis and Conclusion • Abstract • Acknowledgements • Glossary • Ca Standards • Table of Contents • Pictures • Log Book – 100 pts • Technical paper- 100 pts • Display Board- 100 pts • PPT/ Web Design/Presentation -100 pts • Model 100 pts
5 subject notebook , lined papers, composition notebook ,graph papers, glue, pens, pencil, ruler scientific calculators, protractor, flash drive, science poster boards, pocket folder, highlighter, gloves Materials
Donations added to HW/ CW • Paper Towel • Pledge/Lysol • Hand Sanitizer • Hand soap • First Aid • Freshners • Gloves
Rubric for Science Projects • Log Book – 100 pts complete format • Technical Paper -100 pts( Contents/ Completeness , Format ,Creativity / Neatness) • Display Board -100 pts(Contents/ Completeness, Format , Creativity/ Neatness) • Model- 100pts ( Working ,Originalityand Creativity/ Neatness) • Oral Presentation 100 pts( ppt/webdesign/video, Voice/ clarity, attire, Time )
5 STEP ROUTINE • Go to your SEAT QUIETLY and QUICKLY. • Get your NOTEBOOK – Copy the following : FLTS Objectives- (NEW) Agenda (NEW) Copy HW – notebook / planner/ agenda Take Notes • Classwork / Experiment /Project- Notebook • Quiz / Test – separate sheet • Reflection - Notebook
Procedures • HW ASSIGNMENTS –submit – pass the white tray from Group 1-10; • HANDOUTS- Given to Group 3. MATERIALS- A- MATERIALS/TIME /REMINDERS B- CLEANLINESS/ ORGANIZATION C- ON TASK / BEHAVIOR D- SAFETY 4. CLASSWORK – raise hand if done for evaluation and score
Procedures 4. MAKE UP Assignments- LATEST SUBMISSION 1 WEEK - SIGNED BY TEACHER OR PARENTS They should be made up after school signed by teacher/ parents 5. RESTROOM – NO RESTROOM on the 1ST AND last 15 minutes of the class. One person at a time. USE HALLWAY PASS. 6. HALLWAY PASS- Use the hallway pass to go to the bathroom and important business.
7. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER GRADE- all assignments required during my absence, should be completed and submitted to the SUBSTITUTE Teacher. The assignment will only be signed by the Substitute Teacher if you have an EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR the whole entire period. • EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR Signature of APPROVAL on the Assignment = Clean Area+ Remain Seated/seat assignment + Quietly completing the task +Respectful + Obedient = 100 pts
REFLECTION – EXIT TICKET – Explain what did you learn today ? Identify the areas of difficulty in this lesson ? Any Complaints or concerns?
9. DISMISSAL – By groups Clean Up required before leaving the class. Group Random Notebook check will be done before leaving. ( Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Notes, Classwork, REFLECTION ) 10. CLEAN UP – Return all borrowed materials into the orange football bin. Organize your seat. Pick up bits of paper /trash from the floor and throw them in the trash can.