Dr. Lee Gresham Pinkston High School
“The Pride of the West Side”
PAP Physics (Honors)
2022-2023 Syllabus
Mrs. Hernandez (Mrs. T.)
Contact
Information
Room #: 200 (6B), #209 (7B), or 309 (8B)
Email: thhernandez@dallasisd.org
Office #: 302B
Class
Schedule
1st – Planning and/or PLC
2nd - EnvSys
3rd - EnvSys
4th - PLAN
Tutoring
Schedule
Tutoring will be offered every Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:15 am- 8:45 am in Office #: 302B
***If you are unable to make those times, please schedule a time with teacher***
Course
Description
Course Units
Class Goals
Required
Materials
Classroom
Expectations
5th - PLAN
6th – PAP Physics (Honors)
7th – PAP Physics (Honors)
8th – PAP Physics (Honors)
PAP Physics (Honors) is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course.
Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class
activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like
systems, fields, force interactions, change, conservation, and waves. Newtonian
mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and
power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits and
modern physics.
Unit 1: Introduction to Physics/Kinematics in One Dimension
Unit 2: Newton’s Laws of Motion
Unit 3: Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Unit 4: Universal Gravitation
Unit 5: Conservation of Energy
STAAR % = 97% Masters / 70% meets expectations/ 40% Approaches
ACP = 70% passing
Attendance = 98% attendance rate
To successfully complete this course, you will need
● Laptop
● Spiral College ruled Notebook
● 3-ring Binder
● Pens/pencils
1. Follow the dress code.
2. Wear ID badges at ALL times.
3. Report to class on time.
4. Be courteous and respectful to all teachers, staff, and students.
5. Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.
6. Be prepared with materials daily.
7. Participate, pay attention and fully engage.
Failure to follow these rules interrupts the learning process. Those students who
persistently interrupt the learning process will suffer the disciplinary consequences
described in the DISD Student Code of Conduct.
Student
Behavior
As a courtesy to other students and the teacher, students are expected to always
exhibit proper behavior. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. This behavior
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Verbal abuse and profanity
2. Talking while the instructor is lecturing
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3. Engaging in a phone conversation, text messaging,
or otherwise using a phone, tablet, or other electronic
device in a disruptive way during class. Cell phones
should be silenced during class.
4. Not showing the teacher or other student’s respect
5. Chronic tardiness or absenteeism.
Classroom
Consequence
s
Grading
Categories
(Set by District)
Grading Scale
Classroom
Makeup Work
Makeup Tests,
Makeup Labs,
Missed Lab
Quizzes,
and
Corrections
Syllabus
Additions
1st Violation/Infraction – Verbal Warning
2nd Violation/Infraction – Teacher Student Conference
3rd Violation/Infraction - Parental Contact and loss of classroom privileges such as
● New seating arrangement
● Limited use of personal technology
4th Violation/Infraction – Referral to Office or Administrator
● 40% Classwork/Homework
● 25% Tests and quizzes
● 20% Projects (Examples: lab reports, research paper, presentation, lab
assignments)
● 15% Six-week test grade
A = 100 - 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
F = 69 and below not passing
For every day a student is absent, students have 2 school days to complete and turn
in makeup work. Late Work is minus 10 points for every late day. Max points off is 30.
To ensure that test grades reflect content mastery, a student will be permitted to
retake any major test they have failed within 3 school days of the failing grade being
received or no later than 5 days of the date of the test. Students must schedule a time
with a teacher outside of normal class hours such as before school or lunch to retake
a test. If the test is passed on the second attempt, the failing grade will be removed
from the grade book, and the passing grade will be recorded. This will be the same
procedures for any lab experiment or lab quiz.
When student behavior or actions demonstrate that a major test was failed due to lack
of effort or inappropriate behavior, a grade penalty may be applied. The grade penalty
will be either the average of the two tests or a 70 (if either the average or the second
attempt is above 70). The grade given to a student failing the test for the second time
will be the higher score earned on either test.
Your attendance and participation are expected during each class/lab period. In
the event of an absence, you are responsible for and will be evaluated on all
course material presented during your absence. It is your responsibility to
obtain information from the teacher, google classroom, or a trustworthy
classmate about any in-class announcements or homework assignments.
The syllabus is a guide. Circumstances and events, such as student progress, may
make it necessary for the teacher to modify the syllabus during the semester. Any
changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance.
PAP Physics (Honors)
Teacher: Theran Hernandez (Mrs. T.)
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Syllabus
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Dr. Lee Gresham Pinkston High School
“The Pride of the West Side”
Please sign and return the following acknowledgment to instructor in class:
(Initial the line below)
____I have received my PAP Physics (Honors) syllabus (including course
objectives, policies, requirements, and outcomes, etc.) and have read and
understand all the enclosed materials. I understand that this syllabus is a written
contract involving the teacher, student, parents, and school. Signing this
document, you agree to the information and will abide by the syllabus.
Student Name (Print) ___________________________
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Date
Parent Signature _______________________________ Date
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STUDENT SURVEY
1. Do you liked to be called by your legal name or nickname?
2. Birthday (including year):
3. Describe yourself in three words:
4. Describe what you would like to learn from this class:
5. Who do you live with? What language do you speak at home?
6.
What do you do outside of class? (Clubs, sports, jobs, etc.)
7. What’s your goal after you leave Pinkston?
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