Welcome to SHS Honors Science...
Phun Physics


SAS Mission

So you have worked hard and earned the honor of joining Homors Freshman Physics. I applaud your efforts! There are many good reasons to take physics in High School...here are some. This web page is designed to eliminate all hurdles to student success. Clicking on the Unit Outlines & Daily Assignments links (below), you will find due dates, blank notes sheets, notes, scoring rubrics, and other helpful resources. Students using these resources to their advantage are sure to have a successful honors physics experience! Below you will find other helpful links for student success.


Textbook

Don't have a graphing calculator but you do have a Mac/PC/Android Phone? Then go to Codeplex.com and download the FREE "Wabbitemu" graphing calculator app. You can also get this on the GooglePlay store. Download and you have a fully functioning, graphing calculator to use at home or in school!


Want a copy of your physics textbook to keep at home? They are pretty inexpensive and can be found at Amazon.com or other online retailers. You are looking for: Conceptual Physics, Paul Hewitt (2006) ISBN: 0-13-166301-1. There are also 2002 and 2004 versions that seem to be quite similar.

Students please complete this Student Data Form (you can scan the QR code at right with your phone or iPad to go directly to the form) so I can learn a bit about you...Please fill out all information accurately, especially parent contact info. QR

Breaking News ***ATTN STUDENTS: As the trimester starts, what plans are you making to be successful?


Be Prepared! The following due dates are on the horizon...

Our next Quizze(s) will take place on 5/16 & 5/22.
Our next Unit Test will take place on 5/25.
Our next Lab Report is due on 5/26.

TRIMESTER EXAMs will take place on 6/14 and 6/15.

PREPARE!



Course Info
Unit & Daily Outlines

Overall Syllabus
Class Expectations
Parent Letter
Rubric for Scoring Notebooks
Lab Format & Safety Sheet
Formula & Conversions Sheet

Final Exam Review Questions
Final Exam Review Problems (solutions)


CLICK HERE for Daily Assignments

All assignments and handouts are available here along with other helpful resources such as practice tests and Notes.

If you don't have access to Microsoft PowerPoint, you can download a Free PowerPoint Viewer for lecture notes.



Grades
Textbook Resources

Grades can be accessed at the parent portal of the High School web page.

(New grades will be posted regularly . Students/Parents will need to know their ID & password to access grades.)

Attention Students and Parents:

Do you need extra help with Physics concepts? If so, check out the following great web sites...

The Physics Classroom (online)

Minds On Physics Internet Modules

You can also find online resources (including worksheets, and reinforcement activities, references, and more...) from the publisher of our textbook here.



ATTN. Students: Upon completion of the course, please take a moment to complete this SURVEY to give me feedback about your experience in my class (you must be signed in with your school Google account to prove you are an SHS student). The survey will take only 5 mintues.