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sustainable global perspective.”

Physics 2 – Mechanics

Teacher: Subha Ramadoss

Email: ramadosss@aaps.k12.mi.us
Website: ramadosss.weebly.com
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Office Hours: By appointment. I am generally available 8 hr. most days other than Wednesdays.
Classroom : # 4211 Office: # 4211

Physics 2 course in Mechanics is an algebra based single semester course and covers varied topics in Mechanics ranging from
Vectors to forces, momentum and energy. We start by revisiting basics of vectors and trigonometry. This course includes lots of
hands on activities and labs. Students will get a basic understanding of classical mechanics and learn to apply Newton’s laws to
understand how the physical world around us works. As a culminating project, students will go on an educational field trip to Cedar
Point and submit a required project report.

Breakdown of grades per Quarter:
Homework/Classwork (10%): Students will be given assignments to work in class and as homework. Students are required to
complete these and submit in order get credit for it.
Assessments (70%): Assessments include group and/or individual quizzes., unit tests and inquiry based projects.
- 50% of total grades will directly come from Unit Tests.
- Participation, Quizzes and Inquiry based classroom activities will contribute to 20% of the grades.
Lab Work (20%): Students will engage in 1 or 2 Laboratory activities per topic. Engagement in lab, Collection & Analysis of data and
Completion of Lab journal are all critical for earning full points in this category.
Breakdown of grades per Semester:
Quarter 1 – 40%
Quarter 2 – 40%
Final Exams – 20%

Class Policies:
Attendance: Students are expected to arrive on time to the class. To be successful in academic and professional endeavors students
must learn to be punctual. It will be the responsibility of a student to make up for missed work that results from unexcused tardiness
or absence.
Cell Phones: Cell Phones are not allowed during class time unless directed by the teacher. Cell phones should remain inside bags
all the time. If found outside, it will be placed in the cell phone basket in the classroom. If a cell phone hinders with the student
learning, it will be confiscated and given to the grade level principal.
Teacher’s responsibility – I will provide a safe learning environment to all my students. I will provide students with resources that
help them succeed as learners.
Student’s responsibility – Each student is responsible for his/her actions. Each student is responsible for maintaining their Class
notes, Lab notes and all other assignments. Each student should monitor his or her progress in Power School.
Grading Policies- If a student does not show signs of participation, which includes writing class notes, taking active roles in group
activities, and doing class work when it is assigned, it may affect their participation grades. This is graded without prior notice since
the expectation is that the students be active and engaged during the class hour all the time. So if the student is not feeling well on
a certain day and cannot participate, they can come and talk to me about it before the class begins or send me an email.

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Test corrections – Test corrections are offered to all students but they should have completed all the class and home assignments in
order to qualify for it.
Late Work – Late work may or may not be accepted depending on the student’s situation for lateness.
Discipline expectations and reporting – Students are expected to behave respectfully with each other and with the teacher. If a
student behavior disturbs learning for oneself and/or others, I will talk them 2 times individually before calling home and/or
schedule a conference with parents/guardians. If the student’s behavior does not improve even after that it will be formally
reported to the grade level office for further actions.
Food in class – No food or drink, other than water, tea or coffee is allowed during class because of a high number of students with
food related allergies.
Recommended Supplies: (If you have problems getting these supplies, please email me)
1) Binder/ folder to document printed class notes.
2) Notebook for classwork.

Final Exam Dates for Semester 1 Exam 2018-19:
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Semester 1 Exam dates: January 22 -25 , 2019
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