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Course Summary for High School
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| | Algebra I | | Grades: 7 - 12 | Jill Barger | Wednesday/Friday 9:00am to 10:25am | | Algebra I uses the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP) curriculum. This is the same curriculum used by the Pennsylvania Cyber School. The text has a scope far wider than traditional algebra books, highlighting applications, using statistics and geometry to develop the algebra of linear equations and inequalities, and including probability concepts in conjunction with algebraic fractions. Applications motivate virtually all lessons. Considerable attention is given to graphing. |
| | Algebra II | | Grades: 7 - 12 | Jill Barger | Wednesday/Friday 10:30am to 11:55am | | Algebra II or Advanced Algebra uses the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP) curriculum. This is the same curriculum used by the Pennsylvania Cyber School. This course emphasizes facility with algebraic expressions and forms, especially linear and quadratic forms, powers, and roots, and functions based on these concepts. Students study logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and other special functions as tools for modeling real-world situations. The course applies geometrical ideas learned in the previous years, including transformations and measurement formulas.
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| | Literature and Composition | | Grades: 7 - 12 | Briana Dillaman | Friday 12:00pm to 2:55pm | | During the year we are going to read 5 books and write at least 3 papers relating to the content. We will also have vocabulary quizzes and essay questions based on the readings. We will have one research paper and 3 speeches that will be presented to the class. I am extremely excited for the class to begin.
Things you would want to have in class:
1. notebook
2. pencils
3. websters new pocket dictionary
4. notecards
Things you will need:
1. Folger Shakespear Library: A Midsummer Nights Dream
2. Folger Shanespear Library: Hamlet
3. Barnes & Noble Classics: Great Expectations
4. Barnes & Noble Classics: Emma
5. Anna Karinina
| | Physics | | Grades: 9 - 12 | Shirley Gagnon | Wednesday 12:00pm to 2:55pm | | Physics with Lab
Text: Holt Physics, authors: Serway and Faughn
Physics, the most fundamental of the natural sciences, is quantitative in nature and uses the language of mathematics to describe natural phenomena and the laws of physics. The study of physics will enable students to understand important aspects about the world in which they live, an appreciation for God’s ordered design, and provide a solid foundation for the future study of science. A conceptual as well as problem solving approach will be incorporated in instruction. Specifically, this course will cover: the scientific method, linear motion, two dimensional motion, forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion, impulse, momentum, circular motion, heat transfer, wave (light /sound) theory and/or basic electricity. Classroom demonstrations as well as laboratory experiments will be incorporated.
This course will give you a clear conceptual understanding of physics as well as plenty of practice working with both fundamental physical concepts and problem solving skills. As part of the learning process we will be doing classroom demonstrations and laboratory experiments. My goal is not only to have you learn physics but enjoy it and relate what you are learning to the world around you.
Your evaluation will be based on:
Homework / Projects:
• Assignments are 15% - 20% of overall grade.
• Turn in assignments on due date. Name, due date and the assignment on the paper’s heading.
• Show all work, if answer provided in book check your answer.
• Ask questions in class regarding the problems you can’t figure out or to clear up confusion in reading assignments.
• Re-do problems which are incorrect.
• Late homework (1/2 credit) must be completed and turned in at the start of the next class.
• Make–up work due to absence must be submitted when student returns to class.
• Reviewing homework assignments are an excellent way to prepare for tests and quizzes.
Class Activities:
• Class/Lab Activities are critical to conceptualizing Physics concepts. Participation is essential and part of your overall grade (15% - 20%).
• Lab/Activity notebooks will be graded, using attached rubric.
• It is your responsibility to keep up with activities when you are absent.
Notes:
• Take notes daily, date and topic recorded, and keep track of handouts.
• Notes / handouts are an excellent way to review for tests and quizzes.
• It is your responsibility to make up notes when you are absent.
Quizzes / Tests:
• Quizzes are given between chapter tests, both in class and take home.
• Tests are given at the end of each chapter and will be taken in class.
• Quizzes and tests are a significant part of your grade (55 %– 70%) and must be made up.
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