ResourcesI am available for tutoring before school,

after school, and during the day. I am happy to help you, so please stop by.

Please visit the class website to access labs and other assignments. If you’re

absent, it is your responsibility to check the calendar and classroom folder to see

what you’ve missed.

Mr. TobinRoom C239

Class Norms1. Be here, be kind, be safe. 2. Show respect to yourself, your

classmates, your teachers, and your school.

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”- John Dewey

Mission Statement:Students will be part of a scientific community in which they will work collaboratively to learn about the physical world. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving skills, scientific practices, and strong conceptual understanding of physics.

Mr. Tobin’s SchedulePeriod Class Room

1 Prep C1012 Physics C2363 Physics C2364 Biology C2055 Biology C2056 Study Hall Commons7 Prep C1018 Biology C205

Contact Michael.tobin@chsd117.org (847) 395-9426

ELECTRONICS and Norms for Responsible Use:You’re here to interact with real people.

• Ear buds, headphones, etc should be stowed out of sight during class.• Electronic devices are to be used to enhance your learning. Any other use during class is irresponsible.• Please ask permission to use a phone during class to photo or video an activity, to retrieve or produce information for class, or for communication needed immediately for class.• At no time may you photograph or record another person without their permission.• No electronics should be out unless otherwise stated on the agenda slide.

http://mrtobinscience.weebly.com/

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” -Dalai Lama

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PHONE POLICY- First time offense = warning- Second time offense = PHONE

PRISON! & email home- Third time offense = After

school detention & call home

GradingLabs & Like other Science classes at Classwork Lakes, this is a lab course. Most of

this portion of your grade comes from labs and in class activities. Participation (being actively engaged, analyzing data, doing) in labs is essential to your understanding of the material.

Homework: Homework will be assigned regularly. Homework will total about 10% of your grade. If you are unsure about something, please email me! Communication is essential!

Late Work: All work is due at the start of class. Assignments turned in after the due date will be considered late. Late papers will be accepted until the start of the next unit for partial credit determined on an individual basis.

Assessments: Quizzes, tests, and performance assessments are in this category. Expect a quiz a week, usually announced. Quizzes will total about 10% of your grade. Tests are at the end of a unit. We will always prepare for tests, so you know what to expect.

Final Exam: End of the semester! Nothing to worry about now.

Grades are earned based on the work you do. All students can be successful in this class, and I am always happy to help! Please monitor your grade so you don’t end up in a panic the week of finals.

This is Big…“To help students achieve their maximum academic potential, the staff will promote an environment which fosters integrity and honorable conduct.” “Cheating: any attempt to defraud, deceive, or mislead the teacher and/or school administration in arriving at an honest evaluation of learning. Cheating includes aiding other students in cheating, such as permitting another student to copy the student’s homework, paper, project, laboratory report, take-home examination, the use of translation devices or programs, etc. for which credit is given.” From the handbook, http://www.chsd117.org/s/handbook/lakes/2015-2016-Lakes-Handbook.pdfIn other words, always do your own work.“When our curriculum involves the handling and/or consumption of food, staff will notify students and parents/guardians in advance. Accommodations and/or alternative assignments will be made available for students with documented allergies.  Please contact the classroom teacher or administration with any questions.”

Materials and Supplies: Pencil, yes, pencil! Spiral Notebook or loose leaf paper 3 Ring Binder (exclusively for physics) – I

hole punch EVERYTHING! Calculator (recommended Texas

Instruments Ti-30X IIS or higher) Textbook: Physics A First Course – don’t

bring to class! We have a class set

Get these ASAP – we will be using them on Day 1!

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LabsClasswork 40%

Assessments 30%

Final Exam 20%

Homework 10%

Got it?Please return only this page to Mr. Tobin by the latest Friday, August 24th.

This will count as a homework assignment.

I have read these two pages about the course. I understand the expectations and requirements for Mr. Tobin’s Physics class.

__________________________ ______________________________Parent/Guardian Name (print) Student Name (print)

__________________________ ______________________________Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature

_________________________________Best phone number to reach Parent/Guardian

Don’t forget part 2:

Safety Contract

We feel that you should be informed regarding the school’s effort to create and maintain a safe science classroom/ laboratory environment.A safety instruction program can eliminate, prevent, and correct possible hazards.Please read the list of safety rules on the attached sheet. Your signature on this contract indicates that you have read this Student Safety Contract, are aware of the measures taken to ensure the safety of your son/daughter in the science laboratory, and will instruct your son/daughter to uphold his/her agreement to follow these rules and procedures in the laboratory.

___________________________________________ _________________ ______________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature

Materials and Supplies: Pencil, yes, pencil! Spiral Notebook or loose leaf paper 3 Ring Binder (exclusively for physics) – I

hole punch EVERYTHING! Calculator (recommended Texas

Instruments Ti-30X IIS or higher) Textbook: Physics A First Course – don’t

bring to class! We have a class set

Get these ASAP – we will be using them on Day 1!

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