1. Alan Kraut

2.  BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd  MS in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon  Last year taught physics at San Lorenzo High  Love helping people learn

3. Physics of Robotics is a one year course focused creation and programming of robots. The course meets the science admission requirements for UC and CSU.

4.  Programming robots in RobotC  Weekly team challenges: make your robot do something new.  Meanwhile learn about the underlying physics: torque, motors, sensors, etc.

5.  Treat your student with respect and care as an individual.  Provide an orderly and safe learning environment.  Teach your student the required content.

6.  Treat me, themselves, their classmates, classroom and equipment with respect and care.  Be cooperative and not disruptive.  Be on time. Be prepared.  Pay attention! Work diligently! Learn!  No gum, cosmetics, food, drinks, cell phones, headphones, sunglasses, etc.  Wait until I dismiss the class.

7. Robots are exciting! It takes time and work to learn Communication with parents –Grades On-Line Castrovalleyhigh.org Parent ABI Portal –Web Site www.teacherweb.com/CA/CastroValleyHighSc hool/DrPinsky

8.  Before 1 st period (by about 7:40 most days)  Lunch  After 7 th Period  E-mail me to make special arrangements

9.  I expect the students to behave.  If I have a problem, I will address it with the student.  If I have an ongoing problem I will contact you.

10.  Weighted grading  50% Projects  20% Quizzes  30% Tests  Quizzes and tests are scaled.

11.  I Prefer E-Mail  Alan.Kraut@gmail.com (I check this more often) Alan.Kraut@gmail.com  akraut@CV.K12.CA.US akraut@CV.K12.CA.US  Voicemail  (510) 537-5910 x 3763

12. Any Questions Call or E-Mail me