Physics 11/11A As part of our goal to include assessment for learning, students are encouraged to be active in their learning and associated assessment. Teachers and students will work together to meet the needs of each individual student. Physics 11 is a challenging course in which the following topics are covered to satisfy the outcomes for the Nova Scotia Physics 11 Curriculum: Kinematics Dynamics Momentum and Energy Waves Assessment of Learning Tests Weekly Quizzes Labs, Projects, and Assignments Science Fair Project Exam Physics 11 35% 15% 20% NA 30% Physics 11A 30% 13% 17% 10% 30% Expectations Two Classrooms: Attendance is required at both! • School Classroom – in class students will be expected to take notes, take part in discussions, ask questions, complete lab exercises, and practice what they are learning • Online Classroom – students are expected to review their notes, complete homework every night, and to use the online classroom. All class resources and communications are available here and online enrollment is required. Students are expected to use this site regularly. http://rhsphysics.ca • Extra help will be provided if homework is completed on a regular basis and the student is making use of the online classroom. It is up to the student to request and schedule extra help. If a student misses our daily class, he/she is expected to keep up using the online classroom. Tests and Lab Reports: • So that additional class time is not lost, make-up tests will be written after school at 3:15pm every second Wednesday (schedule is posted in class and on the website). • Labs for which no write-ups are received will receive a mark of zero. An unexcused absence on lab day will result in a mark of zero. Students who are excused on lab day must obtain the data and submit a written report. • Submission of assignments/labs after the due date will result in a loss of 20% of the value of the assignment per day. • • Communication Parents are encouraged to use my online classroom (http://rhsphysics.ca) and the parent portal to keep up with your son/daughter’s progress. You can reach me through email at jimburke@nspes.ca or by calling the school. Jim Burke