February 1, 2011 (week 20)

We are exactly half-way through the school year (there are only 40 weeks of instruction in one school year). To date students have had 44 classes in each subject and they should be approximately half-way through each course.

AP Physics 12 - Reminder of the chapters 6 & 7 Energy and Momentum test on February 2. This week we will do some practice AP exams in preparation for the mid-course exam on February 7/8.

Physics 12 - This week we will do some practice exams in preparation for the mid-course exam on February 7/8. We will also go over the lab on torque and levers.

Physics 11 - This week we will review and prepare for the mid-course exam on February 7/8. We will also learn how to solve problems involving motion in 2-dimensions (horizontally launched projectiles).

Science 10 - This week we will finish chapter 5.2 on Acids and Bases. Students should be completing workbook chapter at their own pace.

Math 8 - Mr. Bertness is now teaching this class and so I wish them all continued success in Math 8 and their other courses. Please report to room A225 for the remainder of this school year.