WELCOMEWELCOME

AP AP PHYSICS/Physics PHYSICS/Physics

Honors ClassHonors ClassMrs. Maria Lyn Genota Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota

MSEEMSEEProf. Clear Credential- Physics, Prof. Clear Credential- Physics,

Electronics, Computer Applications Electronics, Computer Applications and Industrial Arts and Industrial Arts

Centinela Valley Union Centinela Valley Union HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAWNDALE HIGH LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL A304SCHOOL A304Mrs. Genota Mrs. Genota

genotam@centinela.genotam@centinela.k12.ca.usk12.ca.us

CENTINELA VALLEY UNION CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

2015-16 Kick-Off2015-16 Kick-Off

T.E.A.M.T.E.A.M.WorkWorkGregory O’Brien, Ph.D.Gregory O’Brien, Ph.D.

SuperintendentSuperintendent

17 August 201517 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 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.

VISIONLawndale 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

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONPHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

HAIKU:                    

BUILD RIGHT FOUNDATION

LOVE AND COOPERATION

GROW SUCCESSFUL LIVES

My Philosophy My Philosophy

TEAMT- ogetherE-veryone A- chievesM-ore

TEXTBOOK AP PHYSICS : Wilson and Buffa,

College Physics, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall 2002

• PHYSICS : Conceptual Physics, Paul Hewitt , Prentice Hall

Technology VisionTechnology Vision• 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.usShmoop.com AP Physics 1 Code:3a4ec Physics Code: 324ef

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

Behavior 50 pts daily Behavior 50 pts daily CooperationAttendancePunctualityRespectObedienceOrganizationCleanlinessHonesty

Grading System Physics Grading System Physics /AP 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 %

NOTEBOOKNOTEBOOK• Cover Page 1st page Class Name Grade Level Teacher School• TABLE OF CONTENTS (2nd page )1. Syllabus2. Notes 1 ( New FLT, New Agenda, New HW, Notes,

Reflection )

Last, First Last, First Physics Period1 Physics Period1 Date Date

START the DAY – NotebookNotes # ______ Date : ____ Score:__New Focused Learning Target (FLT)New Agenda New Homework Copied-planner /notebook NotesReflection

page 1

Notes: Use Cornell Notes

TitleSubtitle QuestionsWordsWord Problems

• Details• Information

phrases• Answers• Definitions• Calculations

• 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 Seating Chart / Group

• Mixed Ability• Gender Group• Assign Buddy

system X and Y student mixed group

• Groups• 1.2.3.4.5• Small Group A-J • Letter Group(all as,b,c,d)

List of assignments:List of assignments:

Written on the Notebook Table of Contents - Use Assignment Log ( Page 1 of the Notebook )

HeadingHeading

Last, First Science Period1

Date

#____Assignment Title SCORE____

Communication with Communication with Parents 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:Grading Scale:

•90-100 A, •80-89 B, •70-79 C, •60-69 D,

•59 and below F

Behavior Flow Chart: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 IncentivesBehavior Incentives

• 50 points

UNACCEPTABLEUNACCEPTABLE• 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

UNACCEPTABLEUNACCEPTABLELittering the room and campusAny 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 Classroom Rules

Explain and demonstrate each rule.

1. Respect everyone inside and outside the classroom.

2. 100% attention is expected during directed teaching.

3. Ask permission at all times. 4. Full cooperation is a must

in doing group activities.

5. Be punctual in everything.

6. Cleanliness, neatness and orderliness should be observed in doing science work.

7. Safety rules should be strictly followed.

8. Ask questions and respond politely.

9. Complete and submit all assignments /projects on time.

10.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 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 FormatScience 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

MaterialsMaterials

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

Donations added to HW/ CWDonations added to HW/ CW• Paper Towel• Pledge/Lysol • Hand Sanitizer • Hand soap• First Aid • Freshners• Gloves

Rubric for Science ProjectsRubric 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 ROUTINE5 STEP ROUTINE1. Go to your SEAT QUIETLY and QUICKLY.2. Get your NOTEBOOK – Copy the

following : FLTS Objectives- (NEW) Agenda (NEW) Copy HW – notebook / planner/ agenda Take Notes 3. Classwork / Experiment /Project-

Notebook4. Quiz / Test – separate sheet5. Reflection - Notebook

Procedures Procedures 1. HW ASSIGNMENTS –submit – pass the

white tray from Group 1-10;

2. HANDOUTS- Given to Group

3. MATERIALS- A- MATERIALS/TIME /REMINDERS B- CLEANLINESS/ ORGANIZATION C- ON TASK / BEHAVIOR D- SAFETY4. CLASSWORK – raise hand if done for

evaluation and score

Procedures Procedures 4. MAKE UP Assignments- LATEST SUBMISSION 1 WEEK - SIGNED BY TEACHER OR PARENTSThey 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.