Physics

Mr. Nappo’s Classroom Rules and Policies (Physics)

Teacher:

          Steven Nappo ([email protected])  *Conference: 5^th Period (12:55pm - 1:45pm)

Tutoring Hours:

            ~7:30-8:10 Most Mornings

            *Tutoring is available after school as well, but the time should be scheduled beforehand.

Textbook:

Physics:  Conceptual Physics by Paul G. Hewitt (Available for Checkout upon Request)

AP Physics I:  Physics: Principles with Applications AP Edition by Giancoli (Distributed)

Required Materials:

• Composition Book - 100 sheet count (For Labs/Activities)
• Spiral Notebook or Ruled Paper (For Notes/Homework)
• Pens/Pencils (For Writing) and Red Pens (For Grading)
• Graphing Calculator (Distributed in Math Classes but Personal Recommended)

Student Expectations:

• Firmly grasp all physics concepts introduced in class.
• Make mathematical calculations involving equations related to the concepts.
• Understand the scientific method and be able to design and carry out experiments by making measurements which test those concepts and draw conclusions from the data.

Classroom Rules (Mr. Nappo’s 5B’s):

1. Be Punctual! (Arrive to class ON TIME and return from breaks quickly.)
2. Be Productive! (Stay on task and always do your best on all assignments.)
3. Be Respectful! (Treat others and their property with utmost courtesy.)
4. Be Responsible! (Come to class prepared with your work and knowledge ready.)
5. Be Disciplined! (Behave and control yourself. Absolutely NO)

       *All additional rules located in the student handbook are always in effect.

Consequences:

      A warning is first given for disobeying any rule*.  After the warning punishments** are:

• 1^st Strike – Parent/Guardian Contacted
• 2^nd Strike – Detention
• 3^rd Strike – Office Referral

        *ANY horseplay during labs will result in a zero for the assignment and ejection from the class.

        **The teacher reserves the right to skip disciplinary steps or increase punishment depending on the nature of the student’s behavior.

Make-Up Work/Late Work:

            Students with excused absences are given one additional day for each class day missed from the time they return to school to complete all assignments given during their absence for full credit.  The assignments must be turned in to the teacher by the beginning of the period on the final due date.  Otherwise, assignments will be accepted a maximum of one day late* for a highest possible grade of 70.  Anything not turned in before the tardy bell on the day of the final late deadline will not be accepted.

        *Any work turned in after the assignment is collected during class is considered late.

        **Students are allowed two zeros for not completing classwork/homework per six weeks.  After this, the student will receive an academic detention to complete any assignment which is not turned in by the late deadline.  They can still complete the assignment for a late grade during the detention.

Re-test Policy:

            If a student receives a failing grade on a test*, they may earn the ability to retake the test once up to a maximum of one week after it is returned to the class for a highest possible grade of 70.  To earn the right to take a re-test, the student must complete test corrections, an additional assignment to be determined by the teacher, and attend 20 minutes of tutoring.

         *Re-tests are never given for quizzes.

Extra Credit:

            No extra credit assignments will ever be given in the class.  (So do your work!)

Grading:

          10% - Classwork/Homework                      20% - Quizzes

          30% - Lab Reports                                     40% - Tests/Projects

Privileges:

      Any and all privileges may be revoked if the student abuses them.  These include but are not limited to:

• Restroom Breaks
• Chewing Gum in Class
• Talking and Working with Friends During Class Assignments

Homework Guarantee:

            Homework will never be given without the intention of using it for grading purposes.  The assignment will be taken up and graded, a quiz will be given based on the assignment, or the student will be allowed to use the assignment during a quiz.  (So do your work!)

Lab/Project Participation:

            Teamwork is an essential skill which all students will need when they enter the workforce as adults, especially in the field of science.  To this end, group work is treated as major component of this class, whether the students are working on an experiment or just problem solving.  Over a third of each student’s grade for the year will consist of assignments which they complete with others.  Therefore, students will sit with lab group members each and every class day (these groups change about once per six weeks).  It is absolutely vital that students get along with their fellow members, and most importantly, share the work!  If a student does not contribute a fair portion of work to the group, they may lose points or receive a zero on assignments.

Cell Phones:

            Technology is an integral part of our modern lives for both students and adults.  Although we use our mobile devices throughout the day, there are times and places where they should be used, and during class is not one of them.  They can interfere with a student’s learning and cause them to miss vital information.  Cell phones are never to be used in class without the teacher’s permission.  There are some assignments and activities where students will be allowed to use their phones for educational purposes, but they are prohibited at all other times.  If a student is ever caught using their phone during class for any purpose without the teacher’s consent, it will be taken up and sent to the office where the parent must pay a fine to retrieve it.  In order to encourage students to pay attention in class and not be distracted by their cell phones, they can receive rewards each six weeks for placing them in classroom slots each day for the entire period.  The rewards are as follows:

            Cell Phone in Slot All But 5 or Less Days of Six Weeks – Get Out of Homework Pass

            Cell Phone in Slot All But 2 or Less Days of Six Weeks – Lowest Quiz Grade Dropped

These rewards require attendance.  If a student is absent from class (extracurricular activities excluded) they cannot be counted for turning in their cell phone.

Cheating:   

            Cheating is absolutely never tolerated for any reason whatsoever.  Any student caught cheating on an assignment, quiz or test will receive a zero for their grade and an office referral.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

 

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