James A. Sy
Academic Degrees:
Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (major in Chemistry and Physics) University of Texas at El Paso
Diploma in Science Teaching (major in Chemistry) University of the Philippines Open University
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (major in Horticulture, minor in Chemistry) University of the Philippines at Los Banos
Academic Background:
High School Science Teacher - 26 years
College Science Instructor - 19 years
Research and Training Assistant - ASEAN Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center - 2 years
Lead Trainer - NASA MAA Southwest Program (4 years)
Editor - EPISD CK-12 Physics e-book
Publications:
Sy, J. A. and D.B. Mendoza Jr. 1984. Respiratory Response of “Carabao” Mango to Different Levels of Oxygen. Postharvest Research Notes. Vol. I, No. 1. Jan-Mar 1984. PHTRC Department of Horticulture, UP Los Baños.
Sy, J. A.1983. Pasteur Effect Studies on Mango. Undergraduate thesis. Department of Horticulture. UP Los Baños.
Sy, J.A., Sy, J.P. and Ansari, F. 2022. EPCC University Physics I PIVOT Interactives Lab Manual. El Paso Community College, El Paso TX.
Sy, J.A., Sy, J.P. and Ansari, F. 2022. EPCC University Physics II PIVOT Interactives Lab Manual. El Paso Community College, El Paso TX.
Sy, J.A., Sy, J.P. and Ansari, F. 2022. EPCC Physical Science I PIVOT Interactives Lab Manual. El Paso Community College, El Paso TX.
Awards/Certifications:
2022-2023 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty - El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas
2020 Teaching Superstar -Office of Texas Governor
Class Topnotcher -Diploma in Science Teaching
Agriculture (8-12) -Texas
Physical Science (8-12) Texas
Science (8-12) -Texas
Gifted and Talented (GT) -Texas
Rescue Initiative for Science Educators (Physics)
Secondary Science (Philippines)
Online Fellow (American Physiological Society)
Blackboard Learn (El Paso Community College)
Blackboard Ultra (El Paso Community College)
Contact Information:
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: (915) 236-4400
CLASSROOM POLICIES
PHYSICS
ASTRONOMY
DUAL CREDIT ASTRONOMY
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Laptop Internet Access Ruler Scientific Calculator
GRADES:
Grades are computed based on the following criteria:
Note Taking Guide, Seat work & Homework 20%
Lab Performance and Report 40%
Unit/Chapter Test 40%
Final Exam 10%
Extra Credit will be given based on student's active engagement to learning and appropriate conduct in classroom activities AND solely based on the teacher's discretion.
SEATWORK AND ASSIGNMENT.
a. Seat works and Assignments are intentionally designed to enhance the development of higher ordered thinking skills and reinforce a better understanding of the subject matter. In order to promote individual accountability and personal growth, seat works/assignments must be individually done. Students are strongly encouraged to seek tutorial/remedial help from any Science teachers in case of learning difficulties.
LAB PERFORMANCE
a. Observe lab safety procedure. Violation of lab safety means 0% for Lab Performance and Lab Report Grade for the entire six week period. NO HORSEPLAYING.
b. Disruptive behavior will be classified as unsafe lab performance and will be graded accordingly.
EXCUSED and UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
It is the student's responsibility to inform the teacher of excused absences by providing official excuse notification from the attendance office.
FOR SEATWORKS, HOMEWORKS AND LAB REPORTS*
All activities are posted in Schoology with the corresponding due date posted after the title.
*For excused absences, students are allowed as much time as they were absent to make up the activities.
No make-up work for unexcused absences.
CHEATING OF ANY FORM WILL RESULT TO AN IMMEDIATE GRADE OF ZERO FOR THE ACTIVITY INVOLVED AND/OR A REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE.