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COURSE
DESCRIPTION |
At
HTH, we are focused on personalized education, real-world
learning, and a common intellectual mission that is
primarily achieved through project-based learning. Students
will achieve HTH core curriculum objectives, their own
personal objectives, and transitional objectives during
the following topics listed below. Click here to see student digital portfolios
Math
I
-- Algebra Operations
-- Linear (First Order) Equations
-- Quadratic (Second Order) Equations
-- High Order Equations
-- Triangles & Trigonometry
-- Circles & Analytic Geometry
-- Waves
-- Datametrics
-- Probability & Statistics
-- Measurement & Estimations |
Physics
I
-- Motion & Forces
-- Mechanics
-- Momentum
-- Energy
-- Electricity
-- Heat
-- Magnetism
-- Sound & Light
CA
Standards |
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REQUIRED
MATERIALS |
All
students must bring to class everyday the following
materials:
-- An effective organizational system
-- College ruled paper
-- Pencil with an eraser
-- Scientific Calculator - Texas Instruments TI-30X
IIS ($14.00) Click
Here
-- The New SAT Math Workbook by Kaplan ($17.00) Click
Here
Financial assistance available upon approval. |
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TENTATIVE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE |
| Semester
1 |
Semester
2 |
Wk |
Topic |
Wk |
Topic |
1 |
Assessment/Physics Overview |
1 |
SAT Prep |
2 |
SAT Prep/Physics Overview |
2 |
Quadratics |
| 3 |
Trigonometry & Waves/Sound |
3 |
Quadratics |
| 4 |
Trigonometry & Waves/Sound |
4 |
Quad./Motion & Dynamics |
| 5 |
Trigonometry & Waves/Sound |
5 |
Quad./Motion & Dynamics |
6 |
SAT Prep/Charge
& Electricity |
6 |
SAT Prep |
| 7 |
Geometry/Charge & Electricity |
7 |
Torque |
| 8 |
Geometry/Circuits & Induction |
8 |
Energy |
| 9 |
Geometry/Circuits & Heat |
9 |
Impulse & Momentum |
| 10 |
SAT Prep/Motion & Vectors |
10 |
SAT Prep |
11 |
Linear Eq./Motion & Vectors |
11 |
STAR Testing |
| 12 |
Linear Eq. & Pythagoras/Statics |
12 |
Projectiles & Parabolas |
13 |
Systems of Eq. & Pythagoras/Statics |
13 |
Projectiles & Parabolas |
| 14 |
Systems of Eq. & Pythagoras/Statics |
14 |
Projectiles & Parabolas |
| 15 |
Systems of Eq. & Pythagoras/Statics |
15 |
Projectiles & Parabolas |
| 16 |
Presentations
of Learning (POLs) |
16 |
Taco Salad |
17 |
Toga Night |
17 |
Taco Salad |
18 |
Toga Night |
18 |
TPOLs |
19 |
Intersession |
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20 |
Intersession |
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Note:
Algebraic Operations, Datametrics, Probability & Statistics,
Measurement & Estimations will be covered throughout
the Semesters. Furthermore, holiday weeks were omitted
from the schedule. |
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GRADING
SYSTEM |
| Grading
Breakdown: 30%
Exams & Quizzes
30% Projects & Presentations
20% Classwork
20% Participation & Behavior |
Grading
Scale: 90%
+ is an A (+/-)
80-89% is a B (+/-)
70-79% is a C (+/-)
69% - is not passing |
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Note:
-- Classwork is graded for completeness (70%)
and neatness (30%).
-- Late Classwork will be accepted, but assignments
lose 10% per day it is late down to 50% off where
it will remain fixed for the duration of the class.
-- Passing Presentations of Learning (POLs) are
required for transition. |
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GUIDELINES
FOR BEHAVIOR |
All
students have the right to learn in an environment conducive
to learning. Demonstration of maturity and mutual respect
will be the guiding principles for classroom conduct.
The following are general behavior guidelines:
-- Respect yourself, the rights of others, and property.
-- Be punctual and prepared.
-- Maintain your focus on the subject and the instructor. |
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SUGGESTED RESOURCES |
Applied
Physics: Crash Course by Schaum's Easy Outlines
($8.95)
Algebra I by CliffsQuickReview ($9.99)
Algebra II by CliffsQuickReview ($9.99)
Geometry by CliffsQuickReview
($9.99)
Trigonometry by CliffsQuickReview
($9.99) |
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