AP AP PHYSICS/PhyPHYSICS/Phy

sics sics Honors ClassHonors Class

Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota MSEEMSEE

Prof. Clear Credential- Prof. Clear Credential- PhysicsPhysics

Centinela Valley Union Centinela Valley Union HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAWNDALE HIGH LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL

Mrs. Genota Mrs. Genota GENOTAM@CENTINELAGENOTAM@CENTINELA

.K12.CA.US.K12.CA.US

MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT

• LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL offers a Positive and Collaborative environment through Leadership of Students , Staff, Parents, Community and Administration. We Empower students to Contribute as Members of Diverse and Changing World by Encouraging Positive Decision making , Individual Responsibility and Community Awareness

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONPHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

HAIKU:                    

BUILD RIGHT FOUNDATION

LOVE AND COOPERATION

GROW SUCCESSFUL LIVES

My Philosophy My Philosophy

I believe that my goal as a teacher is• to encourage students to attain daily success ,• to grow to be the BEST now, for the future. • to attain Today’s success that will lead to

tomorrow’s success,• to passionately sow seeds of faith, hope , love

and patience .• to teach them work comfortably with people,• to fully equip them , • to build them the right foundation by teaching

them applicable knowledge and skills needed to victoriously and courageously face and overcome life’s challenges ahead , living their lives fully satisfied benefiting others .

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

AP Physics Groups AP Physics Groups • Group Leader• Group Reporter• Group Resource

Grading System:Grading System:

• Grading System:• Experiments/ Classwork/Projects - 30 pts Time – Excellent Behavior/ Safety Cleanliness/ Organization Accuracy and Completion • Homework 20 pts• AP Prep Practice 50 pts• Quiz ( Individual or Group ) 100 pts• Test 100pts• Notes 20 pts • Agenda 10pts• Reflection 10pts

Notes Format Notes Format Heading on each new pageSignature of Parents _________E.C. ______Focused Learning Target (FLT)Agenda Copied - Homework Copied–NOTES Reflection: - 10 ptsExplain what did you learn today ?__________Identify your difficulties in this lesson.___________

Any Complaints? Yes or No

Organization Organization

Seating Chart / Group Seating Chart / Group

• Mixed Ability

• Assign Buddy system

X and Y student mixed group

• Directions Appointment Clock

• Letter Group

• X – Y Buddies

List of assignments:List of assignments:

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

HeadingHeading

Last, First Physics Period1

Date

#____Assignment Title

Communication with Communication with Parents Parents

• Blackboard• Call home• Parent conferences through the

counselor for students in danger of failing and with behavioral issues

• Weekly check of notebook/ portfolio

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 Teacher Conference

• Changed Seat / Group Change Blackboard / Email

• 1st Detention Parent Conference

• 2ND Detention In House Suspension Administration Intervention

CONSEQUENCES :Loss of Extra Credits Class ChangeChanged seat Lower Citizenship GradeGroup Change

Behavior IncentivesBehavior Incentives

• NO MISBEHAVIOR /day = 5 pts

• These points will be added to classwork SCORE

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 1st and last 15 minutes of the class . ( one person at a time )

• Students are never to be out of the class without a pass.

• No Restroom breaks right after lunch and nutrition time

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 – 100pts• Technical paper- 100pts• Display Board- 100pts• PPT/ Web Design - 100pts

MaterialsMaterials

3 subject notebook Lined paperFLASH DRIVE Glue stickDISPLAY BOARDSCIENTIFIC

CALCULATOR

composition notebook

PENCILS RULERPROTRACTORGRAPH PAPER

DonationsDonations• Paper Towel 2pts each• Pledge/Lysol 2pts each• Hand Sanitizer 2pts each• Huge Clips for Workbook

Rubric for Science ProjectsRubric for Science Projects• Log Book – 100 pts or 5 pts /day (Date,

Complete data, paragraphs, computations)• Technical Paper -100 pts( Contents 60pts,

Format 20pts,Creativity 20pts) • Display Board -100pts(Contents 40pts,

Format 20pts, Creativity 20pts, Neatness 20pts)

• Model- 100pts ( Contents 40pts ,Originality and Creativity 30pts, Neatness 30pts)

8 STEP ROUTINE8 STEP ROUTINE1. Go to your SEAT QUIETLY and QUICKLY.2. Get your NOTEBOOK – Copy the following :a. Heading b. Parents ‘ Signature ; Extra Credit c. Standards -(NEW)d. FLT - (NEW)e. Agenda f. Notes

3. Copy the homework4. Please do the Warm Up + Homework Submission5. Notes 6. Classwork 7. Quiz 8. Reflection

Procedures Procedures 1. ASSIGNMENTS – Group 1 Leader will get the

green bin pass it around from Group 1 to ALL , then Group 6 leader will place it back to the shelf.

2. HANDOUTS- Group 3 Leader will pass the handouts to all leaders. Leaders will give to their group.

3. MATERIALS- Group 5 Leader will give the bucket of materials for each group resource person. Resource person will be responsible to the return of borrowed materials.

Procedures Procedures 4. MAKE UP Assignments- Please put your these make up assignments in its designated bin. Deductions will be given for made up assignments5. BOOKS/ Workbooks - Please bring your TEXTBOOK to class.(2points by leaders)6. RESTROOM – Ask permission only on the last 15 minutes of the class. 7. HALLWAY PASS- Use the hallway pass to go to the bathroom and important business.

• 8. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER GRADE- all assignments required during my absence, should be completed and submitted to the SUBSTITUTE Teacher. The assignment will be signed by the Substitute Teacher and graded with FULL Credit and Additional of 10 points if you have an EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR the whole entire period.

• EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR Signature of APPROVAL on the Assignment = Clean Area+ Remain Seated+ Quietly working +Respectful + Obedient

• 9.REFLECTION – EXIT TICKET -10ptsWhat did I learn today ?

What are my difficulties in this lesson ?

Any Complaints ?

10. DISMISSAL – By groups Clean Up and Reflection Ticket are required before leaving the class. Group Random Notebook check will be done before leaving. ( Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Homework, Notes, Classwork, Quiz, Test )11. CLEAN UP – Return all borrowed materials to your Resource Person. Return the bin on the shelf. Organize your seat. Pick up bits of paper /trash from the floor and throw them in the trash can.