Mr. Young

Phone: (903) 839-5551 (school)

(903) 595-6946 (home)

Email: youngt@whitehouseisd.org

Web Site: www.mryoungphysics.com

Planning Period: 6^th period, 1:15-2:00

Tutorials: Every morning by appointment

Every afternoon by appointment

Textbook: Conceptual Physics, by Paul Hewitt.

See: http://www.phschool.com/science/cpsurf/ for a look at the book on line.

Grading: Daily Work…………………….. 55%

Chapter Tests and Labs……….... 25%

6 Weeks Test ……………………20%

Please be aware that your child is given the opportunity to keep a current and up to date record of his or her grade. The formula for calculating this grade is on that record sheet. If your child keeps this record current you will always know what their grade is in this class; right up until the 6 weeks test! Of course, you have access to your child’s grade through “Family Access”.

Supplies for class: The only supplies your child must have for this class is a notebook with six pockets, plenty of loose-leaf and pens and pencils. The district provides calculators. The teacher will provide paper at a cost of $1.00/ten sheets and writing tools at a cost of $1.00/pen or pencil.

You are most welcome and encouraged to visit my website often. Each weekend I post the assignments for the week. Both you and your child can easily see what is coming up. This is especially helpful when your child is sick or absent for UIL or athletic events. They may choose to work ahead or make use of the posted syllabus to find out what they missed.

Parents, please be aware that Conceptual Physics is a very demanding course. Your child will be given homework and much of it is for the purpose of practicing and doing physics rather than for a grade. For many students doing work without the promise of a grade is a difficult concept, but, as you know, it is one that must be understood in order to succeed at the college level. You child will need to review notes and will be doing a lot of reading nearly every night to be successful in this class.

I will make every possible effort to help your child in class as well as before and after school as requested. However, many of students have found it helpful to form study groups. You may wish to encourage your child to do this as well and you may want to consider making your house a welcome location for such a group to meet.