Chris Johnston's Teacher Page - Chapel Hill High School

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About Mr. Johnston

Mr. Johnston is a 1985 graduate of Chapel Hill High School, and a 1990 graduate of Texas A & M University. He is currently teaching his 15th year at Chapel Hill, and his 16th year overall. Mr. Johnston teaches IPC and Physics. He has been married for three years to Shelly Johnston. They are the proud parents of Macie Claire ( 18 months ).

Contact Information

Conference Period: 1st and 2nd period. 8:00- 9:35
Email: johnstonc@chapelhillisd.org

Classroom Activities

Information coming soon!

Course Descriptions

Integrated Physics and Chemistry (0300)
Grade: 10 Length: 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit per year GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes:

basic concepts of chemistry and physics
safety procedures, measurement, phases of matter, chemical reactions
motion, work, sound, light

Integrated Physics and Chemistry Pre-AP (0301)
Grade: 10 Length: 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit per year GPA weight: 1.2
Prerequisites: Average of "85" or higher in Biology I, successful completion of Algebra I,
and teacher recommendation
This course emphasizes:

comprehensive study of chemistry and physics
laboratory activities to explore interaction of matter
forces, energy, laws of motion, work sound, light

Physics I Pre-AP (0361)
Grades: 11-12 Length: 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit per year GPA weight: 1.2
Prerequisite: Algebra II and teacher approval
This course emphasizes:

study of matter, energy, and fundamental forces
mechanics, heat waves, electromagnetism, and nuclear physics
lab work to explore laws and theories
critical thinking and problem-solving