Mr. Curtin's Physics
Honors Physics Course Description
Welcome to Honors Physics I. You have enrolled in a course with a reputation for being a little more difficult than some other courses. You deserve credit for making that decision. The material you will be studying this year is not really difficult --- people with all levels of ability and interest have been mastering it for a long time --- but it is demanding. If you put forth the effort that is required, you will find the course will be valuable to you no matter what your future holds.
GENERAL GOALS
GRADING
A 90 - 100 %
B 80 - 89 % 60% Regularly Scheduled Test
C 70 - 79 % 20% Lab Reports and Lab Quizzes
D 60 - 69 % 20% Problems and Unscheduled Quizzes
F Less than 60 %
CLASSROOM RULES
The rules of this classroom are simple and all directed to one end --- to help you and your classmates succeed in this course. I follow one general principle --- if a student is doing anything that interferes with his or her opportunity to learn, with any classmate's opportunity to learn, or with my opportunity to teach effectively then that behavior will not be tolerated.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
It is important to develop the ability to not only do assignments well, but also to do them on time. I If you have a question about an assignment that is due on a particular day of class, you need to allow yourself enough time to ask your question and complete the assignment before class begins. If your assignment is not ready at the beginning of the period, 10% of the assignment value will be deducted for each class day or part of a class day that you are late. You will be allowed one extra day for each day you are absent from class and excused. If you have a special problem or any questions about assignments, you need to come in and see me individually.
SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCEEDING IN CLASS
School Phone:
704-943-44500 Ext. 4948
Home Phone:
704-845-6034
My Email:
ron.curtin@charlottecountryday.org
My Web Site:
www.roncurtin.com