1. The Conceptual Physics course is designed to promote the logical development of ideas rather than merely cataloging facts and names. Students are encouraged to think critically and find their own answers.

2.  The student will have numerous opportunities to improve reading and math skills, both of which are necessary for success in most endeavors in today’s world. Each student should bring his textbook, #2 pencil and a calculator to class each day.

3.   Each student should maintain a loose leaf binder of class notes, observations during video presentations, in-class demos, and problem solving as a study guide.

4.  All written homework assignments will count as 20% of the final grade. It is suggested that the entire question be written then followed by the answer. This allows the chapter review questions to become a valuable tool in studying for exams. Submission of the answers, however, is sufficient. Homework is due at the beginning of class and any received after the due date will receive a 20% reduction in credit per day the paper is late. Homework assignments will not be accepted after five days past the due date and will result in a zero for the assignment.

6. All tests and quizzes will count as 80% of the final grade. Quizzes may be given often and chapter tests will be given at the end of each chapter. Approved notes taken during video presentations may be used on chapter tests. Bonus points will be awarded for chapter pre-tests and crossword puzzles on important terms.

7. Missed chapter tests must be taken and it is the student's responsibility to schedule the make up test. All chapter tests will be announced in advance and posted on the school homework web page so reschedule of missed tests should occur within three days after the student's return to school. Extended absences will be dealt with on an individual basis. Quizzes need not be made up unless otherwise noted .

8.  All homework should be done in pencil. All work in solving problems should be shown in an orderly manner with the final answer in a box.

9.  Students will learn and develop analytical skills by interpreting data and drawing conclusions.

10.  Our goal in this class is to maximize the use of the students’ personal experiences in the everyday world so that they learn to see Physics as part of all they experience.