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Welcome Parents

Welcome Parents. Galena High School AP Physics. Contact Information. Kathryn Bush kmbush@washoeschools.net Website: http://bushscience.weebly.com/index.html Office Phone: 775-851-5630. Course Description.

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Welcome Parents

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  1. Welcome Parents Galena High School AP Physics

  2. Contact Information • Kathryn Bush • kmbush@washoeschools.net • Website: http://bushscience.weebly.com/index.html • Office Phone: 775-851-5630

  3. Course Description • The class is conducted using a combination of interactive multimedia presentations, technology based simulations and demonstration using the guided inquiry strategy. • I encourage full participation by using hands on activities and peer collaboration for problem­ solving discussions.

  4. Curriculum • We will be covering the following topics: • Newtonian Mechanics (10 weeks) • Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics (4 weeks) • Electricity and Magnetism (8 weeks) • Waves and Optics (4 weeks) • Atomic and Nuclear Physics (2 weeks) • 2 weeks for review before exam.

  5. Lab Fee • There is a lab fee of $10.00 per semester to pay for lab supplies. • Payment goes to the bookkeeper.

  6. Class Organization • This class is conducted using a combination of lecture, activities, and labs. Some of these will be computer simulations. • During class, students will be working both in groups and individually to complete assignments. • There will be a test or quiz at least once a week. • There is nightly assigned homework. This can always be found on my website.

  7. Labs • Many of the labs in AP physics will be open ended. Students will be given a scenario, and tools, and will be asked to create labs. • This type of lab promotes thinking outside of the box, which will help them on the free response portion of the exam. • All labs write ups are required to be in a Composition book that students turn in.

  8. Example of an opened lab • Lab 3: Projectile Motion • Objectives: To determine the initial velocity of a projectile and the angle • at which the maximum range can be attained. • Equipment: A projectile launcher and a meter stick. • Type of Lab: Open ended • Write up: Follow lab write up format.

  9. Grading policy • Test/Quiz 50% • Labs 30% • Classwork/Homework 10% • Final Exam 10%

  10. Classroom Rules • Respect your time and the time of othersCome to class on time, prepared, and eager to learn • Use appropriate language when in class • Respect the furniture, equipment, and materials in the science classroom and laboratory • Be Safe! • Respect ALL school rules

  11. Progressive Discipline Plan • First Issue- warning- conference with student/reteach expectation • Second Issue- Conference with student, phone call home and after school/lunch detention • Third Issue- Conference with student and parent • Fourth Issue-Sent to dean of students or den/detention/tutoring **depending on the infraction and/or student behavior steps may be eliminated

  12. Supplies • A 3-ring binder with paper • A pencil or pen • A small supply of graph paper • Calculator (graphing preferred)

  13. Questions? • Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. • E-mail is the best way to contact me.

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