Thursday, December 18, 2025

Welcome!

You're taking AP Physics 1  
GET EXCITED!! 
We are going to have a very busy and exciting semester.


I'm so excited to see you in my classroom!  Feel free to email me anytime at eryn.sutterlin@bayschoolsohio.org.

What's on this blog?

  • At the beginning of each unit a new post will appear with the whole lesson outline for that unit.  
  • Students and parents/guardians can use this page to see what is going on in class, when labs, quizzes, and tests are scheduled.  
  • What's the homework?  All assignments and deadlines will be posted here.
  • The lesson outline will be updated daily as needed.  Check back often.

Some Helpful Information:
Dear Parents
Dear Students
AP Physics 1 Course Syllabus


Important Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of Honors Algebra 2 (if taking regular Algebra 2, please take IPC prior to, or during, your AP Physics 1 course)
  • Successful completion of Honors Chemistry (students taking regular Chemistry need a teacher recommendation for AP Physics 1)
Please come prepared for class with the following items for AP Physics 1:
  • A charged chromebook with you every day
  • A 2+ inch, 3 ring binder (clear-view cover is preferred)
  • At least 8 dividers with tabs (Labels: Business, Kinematics, Dynamics, Rotation, Energy, MomentumSHM, Fluids)
  • Graph paper (reinforced plastic edge is preferred - for homework)
  • 15 cm (6 inch) metric ruler (not a protractor)
  • Calculator (scientific or graphing)
  • #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are preferred)
  • Eraser
  • Highlighters
  • At least 1 blue, black, and red pen (additional colors are recommended)
  • Recommended: A set of dry erase markers (multi-color)

District Cell Phone Policy (New Jan. 2026)
Per Ohio Revised Code 3313.753, students are not permitted to have a personal communication device during the instructional day. Phones must be stored in a student's locker or backpack.