Mr. Parrelli

joel.parrelli@rentonschools.us

Tues and Thurs 2-3pm by appointment

Course Information

Physics B will focus on the study of Energy: the nature and conservation of energy, energy fields including gravitation and electromagnetism, and energy transmission in the form of waves. This course will include both conceptual and mathematical studies, using basic algebra. Students will be given assignments which include command terms from the International Baccalaureate (IB) program which are defined as follows:

IB Command Terms.pdf

Assessments (60%) Quizzes, tests, scientific writing assessments.         

Classwork (30%) Daily assignments & activities

Final Exam (10%)

• All students are expected to participate in classwork. Assigned work is expected to be turned in by the date due, late penalties will be applied. 
• Quizzes/Tests may be retaken twice, highest score kept. No retest on final exam.

Grade Scale

A: 94 – 100%     A-: 90 – 93%     B+: 87 – 89%     B: 84 – 86%     B-: 80 – 83%    C+: 77 – 79%     C: 74 – 76%     C: 70 – 73%      D+: 67 - 69%     D: 60 – 66%    F: 59% & below