Course details
Materials:
To do well in class, you must be prepared when you get here. The following are the required items you’ll need for this class:
Grading:
Your performance in this class will be assessed in a variety of ways. Each semester, the breakdown goes as follows:
The point/grade scale will be as follows:
To do well in class, you must be prepared when you get here. The following are the required items you’ll need for this class:
- Notebook for taking notes
- Calculator
Grading:
Your performance in this class will be assessed in a variety of ways. Each semester, the breakdown goes as follows:
- Homework 10 %
- Chapter Quizzes 5 %
- In-Class Activities and Labs 15 %
- Chapter Tests 25 %
- Lab Reports 25 %
- Semester Presentation 10 %
- Semester Exam 10%
The point/grade scale will be as follows:
A+ = 97 – 100%
A = 93 – 96% A- = 90 – 92% |
B+ = 87 – 89%
B = 83 – 86% B- = 80 – 82% |
C+ = 77 - 79%
C = 73 - 76% C- = 70 - 72% |
D+ = 67 - 69%
D = 63 – 67 % D- = 60 - 62% |
F = 59 and below
I will be using the program Jupiter Grades to record your progress. I will give you print outs of your grades regularly so that you can check in and see your current grade. If at any point you find that you have a question about grading or some other issue, I encourage you to bring it to my attention as quickly as possible. You work hard for your grades, and if there are any issues, I very much want to ensure that they are addressed!
Homework and Quizzes:
Homework will consist of problems that reinforce the concepts learned that day or a project that is intended to help you see the connections between chemistry and your life outside of school. Students are expected to complete all of the assigned chapter questions. On the day that these questions are due, students will receive a “1” for “complete”, or a “0” for ”incomplete”. (Any assignments with 2 or more untried questions or “idk” responses will be considered incomplete.) The homework will be graded together during class, during which the student should take opportunities to clarify any misunderstandings. At the end of the day a brief quiz (3 – 10 questions) will be given to assess student understanding of content.
Tests:
Tests can be found on the schedule. Chapters being covered are already listed, additional topics will be discussed in class. Test Corrections will be accepted for one week following the test. Correcte answers will receive 50% credit.
Labs:
Being safe and observant while conducting laboratory experiments, as well as writing precise and detailed lab reports, is a large part of what scientists “do”. We will be doing a wide variety of labs in this class. Some labs require an extensive write-up, while other labs will require simpler worksheets. Before we start any lab in this class I will give you my expectations about how it should be written up and explain the hazards you are likely to encounter. For more extensive labs, students are required to complete and turn in a lab report within 1 week of completing the experiment. A lab report format is supplied for students to use as a guide. Safety is of utmost importance in the laboratory, and for this reason you will be expected to wear goggles during every lab unless I specifically state otherwise. For safety reasons, you may only remove your goggles when everybody has completely finished the lab. Failure to wear goggles during an entire lab will result in removal from the lab and a grade of 0.
Late Work:
All work must be turned in at the beginning of class when it is due. Work turned in late will not be accepted except under the following conditions:
Honor Code:
It is assumed that you will follow the honor code at all times. Cheating, plagiarism, and other academic dishonesty will be quickly referred to the school administration for investigation and subsequent disciplinary action.
For the Parents:
If you need to get in touch with me, by far the fastest way to get a response is by email. My address is: [email protected]
Final Words:
Don’t panic! If you do your homework, work hard in class, and study, you should have no problems with chemistry. It’s fun!
I will be using the program Jupiter Grades to record your progress. I will give you print outs of your grades regularly so that you can check in and see your current grade. If at any point you find that you have a question about grading or some other issue, I encourage you to bring it to my attention as quickly as possible. You work hard for your grades, and if there are any issues, I very much want to ensure that they are addressed!
Homework and Quizzes:
Homework will consist of problems that reinforce the concepts learned that day or a project that is intended to help you see the connections between chemistry and your life outside of school. Students are expected to complete all of the assigned chapter questions. On the day that these questions are due, students will receive a “1” for “complete”, or a “0” for ”incomplete”. (Any assignments with 2 or more untried questions or “idk” responses will be considered incomplete.) The homework will be graded together during class, during which the student should take opportunities to clarify any misunderstandings. At the end of the day a brief quiz (3 – 10 questions) will be given to assess student understanding of content.
Tests:
Tests can be found on the schedule. Chapters being covered are already listed, additional topics will be discussed in class. Test Corrections will be accepted for one week following the test. Correcte answers will receive 50% credit.
Labs:
Being safe and observant while conducting laboratory experiments, as well as writing precise and detailed lab reports, is a large part of what scientists “do”. We will be doing a wide variety of labs in this class. Some labs require an extensive write-up, while other labs will require simpler worksheets. Before we start any lab in this class I will give you my expectations about how it should be written up and explain the hazards you are likely to encounter. For more extensive labs, students are required to complete and turn in a lab report within 1 week of completing the experiment. A lab report format is supplied for students to use as a guide. Safety is of utmost importance in the laboratory, and for this reason you will be expected to wear goggles during every lab unless I specifically state otherwise. For safety reasons, you may only remove your goggles when everybody has completely finished the lab. Failure to wear goggles during an entire lab will result in removal from the lab and a grade of 0.
Late Work:
All work must be turned in at the beginning of class when it is due. Work turned in late will not be accepted except under the following conditions:
- Illness
- Field trip
- Other legitimate reason (excused by the school)
Honor Code:
It is assumed that you will follow the honor code at all times. Cheating, plagiarism, and other academic dishonesty will be quickly referred to the school administration for investigation and subsequent disciplinary action.
For the Parents:
If you need to get in touch with me, by far the fastest way to get a response is by email. My address is: [email protected]
Final Words:
Don’t panic! If you do your homework, work hard in class, and study, you should have no problems with chemistry. It’s fun!