Honors Physics I/Physics I

Dana Meeker

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

 Text:  Holt Science Spectrum Physical Science with Earth and Space Science

            Prentice Hall Physical Science Concepts in Action

 Instructor:  Dana Meeker

     Member of St Anthony/St Rose Catholic Parish of Wellington

Religious Education Instructor for over 15 years

34 years of teaching experience

North Enid Schools OK (Science and Math)

Clearwater High School (Science)

Wellington High School and Middle School (Science and Math)

Mulvane High School (Science)

BS Natural Science/Master of Education

 Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK

 Location:  Science Department Room 206

I will be available before school (7:20) and after school (4:00).  email meekerdana@bcchs.org.

 Classroom Procedures

• Student will show respect for other students, teachers, and property.
• Laboratory room does NOT allow for food, drink or gum
• Tabletops are for writing and lab experiments…not for sitting.
• Bring textbook, Workbook, pencil/eraser, black or blue and red ink pens, calculator, loose leaf notebook paper in three-ring binder
• Backpacks are NOT allowed in classroom.
• Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed during school hours
• Students are expected to take notes on reading materials, add lecture notes, and write down questions to clarify.   
• Assignments will NOT be accepted on spiral paper; place assignment in stacker when due and if absent, when you return to school.  Late work will be given zero.  If grading is not understood, students should ask for explanation.
• Return  graded assignment into your binder.  If grades are incorrectly recorded, bring graded paper to my attention 
• During test and quiz, student may not communicate; both hands must remain on the desktop; communication will result in zero on test or quiz and a report will be filed in the office.
• Graded Tests will be reviewed by the class and then will be kept by instructor; tests may be viewed by student and/or parents before/after school or by other arrangements.
• Students should be in their chair before tardy bell rings ready to take notes with assignments ready to be handed in
• Any tardy (2^nd thru 7^th) will result in demerit.  First hour tardy will go through the office.
• Students will dismissed by teacher after the room is put back in original condition. 
• Students will solve problems, perform experiments, assist classmates and sometimes check and correct other student’s assignments.       

Grading

• Tests, Quiz, Homework, Lab reports, Classwork
• Total points (test will be more points possible than quiz, HW, etc.)
• Late work will NOT be accepted. 
• Grades will be entered weekly.
• Students should neatly keep all returned graded papers in binder until the end of each Quarter (to verify grade corrections)
• Students will have two days to make up work in case of EXCUSED absence.
• If present any part of the day (activities), students are expected to get assignments, hand in assignments due for that day.
• If assignment is given before the absence, work should be completed upon your return OR when the assignment was due (any exception will be discussed with instructor before or after school)
• If extended absence, a time table will be determined by teacher, student and parents
• If suspended, students will be expected to maintain class schedule of completing work.  Students should make arrangement to take test/quiz and turn in all work on time.  Classwork will be given zeros.
• Homework is to help students become independent learners, reinforce concepts demonstrated in class, and complete work started in class (ex:  lab report).  Students are expected to have homework or reading assignments on a regular basis.  Not all homework will be graded, but will be reviewed.  Parents are welcomed to review/assist students.  Students are allowed to work with other students or tutors on homework assignments.   Copied work cheats students from realizing their abilities.

 Physics I will cover scientific method, SI measurements, motion, forces, work, energy, machines, waves, electricity and magnetism, space science.

Technology (internet, sensors) will be used as much as possible to enhance and extend learning.   Excel spreadsheets will be taught/used to record, graph, and analyze data. 

 The Holy Spirit has guided me to Bishop Carroll, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge of Science.

   Please sign to verify that you have read this information; place in your 3-ring binder.