Mr. Kehoe Email: ekehoe@isd2835.org
Course Content (In progress)
Students will be able to describe how scientific investigation is carried out.
Students will be able to describe science’s role in our society: past, present and future.
Students will be able to interpret everyday physical phenomena in terms of relevant principles learned in this course.
Grading will be based on the level of competency a student has achieved in the requisite skills. Each unit will have a rubric consisting of “I Can” statements. The student must demonstrate mastery of the “I Can” to attain that level.
Level | Description | Approximate Letter Grade |
1 | Beginning - Recall and Reproduce Terms | D |
2 | Approaching - Fundamental Skills and Concepts | C |
3 | Meeting - Strategic Thinking - Problem Solving | B |
4 | Exceeding - Extend Thinking Beyond Instruction | A |
Normally there are multiple categories within each level during a unit. The levels in each category will be averaged to obtain a mark (for example: 2, 3, 3 = 2.7). To determine the letter grade in infinite campus the following grading scale will be used:
Grade | Percent | B+ | 71.0 | C+ | 58.5 | D+ | 44 |
A | 81.5 | B | 66.8 | C | 54.3 | D | 31.5 |
A- | 75.0 | B- | 62.5 | C- | 50 | D- | 25 |
Formative work includes:
Summative work includes:
Each unit will have a Google Slides Portfolio where you will accumulate evidence of all work completed during the unit. The portfolios will be divided into sections so it is clear what evidence corresponds to each level. You may add additional evidence or notes to your portfolio as you see fit. This document is for YOUR benefit.
Level | Description |
1 | Student has completed less than half of the slides. |
2 | Student has completed more than half of the slides. |
3 | Student has filled out every slide. Vast majority of responses are correct and thorough. |
4 | Student has filled out every slide and added additional content that they find helpful. Additional example problems, diagrams... |
Level | Standard |
1 | I can accurately describe the model I am evaluating. |
2 | I can use the model to make testable predictions. I can evaluate the utility of the model. |
3 | I can show evidence of updating my model throughout the unit. |
4 | I can describe observations or knowledge gained that led to my updated final model. |
All assessments will have questions that are broken down into performance levels. The specific levels will be outlined in the unit portfolios. Scores will be assigned based on the highest level of MASTERY.
All other assignments will have a grading rubric specific to the assignment.
We will strive to personalize your learning in physics in the following ways:
Each student will meet with the instructor at least once a unit for an individual conference. This will usually be focused around the results of the mid-unit assessment. The conference will be used to help direct the student to learning opportunities to improve for the final assessment. The instructor will do their best to meet the individual conferencing needs of each student beyond this. Students who require additional time are reminded of advisory, before and after school times.
As much or as little practice work as needed will be made available to the student to obtain the level of mastery they are capable of.
Students will be graded based on what level they can perform a skill rather than by the amount of work they complete.
If a student desires an alternate assessment, they may conference with a teacher to make a plan. There will be no retake of assessments, but students can work out alternatives to replace the score.
Chromebook
Notebook
Writing Utensil
Access to an actual calculator is recommended.
Eating and drinking: Only water is allowed in my room, preferably from a reusable water bottle. If you are not following this rule, you will be asked to leave, and attendance will be updated.
Cell phones: Cell phones should be put away during class time unless instructed otherwise. If you are on your cell phone, you will be asked to put it away. If you do not, you will be asked to leave and attendance will be updated.
Passes: Passes will be given using SmartPass. One person out at a time. Your computer will be put to the front of the room so all can see somebody is out. If you do not return in a timely manner, you will be marked tardy and then absent depending on the length of time you are out.
Fulfill your purpose! As a class we will come up with what our purpose should be while in class.
P AW S |
All Settings |
Classroom |
Technology |
Emergency Situations and Drills |
B E R E S P E C T F U L
| · Follow directions · Listen · Accept adult decisions · Encourage and help others · Be honest · Honor personal space and materials · Use appropriate language | ·Follow classroom rules · Accept teachers’ decisions · Cooperate · Raise hand before speaking | ·Honor the rights of others ·Use for educational purposes ·Be considerate | · Listen · Remain quiet · Take seriously · Follow instructions |
B E R E S P O N S I B L E | · Follow directions · Be prepared and on time · Obey school expectations · Remember, use, and maintain your planners · Follow dress code · Complete assignments on time | · Be an active learner · Enter class with assigned material · Complete tasks · Use equipment properly · Ask for help
| ·Obey school expectations ·Report inappropriate activities ·Observe copyright laws ·Use personal devices for educational purpose
| · Go directly to assigned area · Remain in assigned area · Stay together · Be alert · Keep self to self
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B E S A F E | · Follow directions · Keep self to self · Obey school expectations · Tell staff of concerns | · Remain seated · Honor personal space and materials · Enter and exit appropriately | · Avoid online solicitation · Keep personal information private · Use Appropriate websites | · Remain calm · Be patient · Walk · Keep self to self |