CHEMISTRY I COURSE DESCRIPTION AND SYLABYS



COURSE DESCRIPTION, SYLLABUS, & BASIC POLICIES

CHEMISTRY - GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL

REFERENCES:

Text: Pearson Texas Chemistry, by Matta, Staley, Waterman, and Wilbraham

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MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

Scientific calculator, 3 ring binder, Dividers for Binder (2 needed)

Other (as assigned by teacher):_________________________________________________

GRADING POLICY:

Daily Work 30% -- Homework Credit Card, Daily Quizzes

Labs/Exams 70% -- Lab Notebook and Unit Exams

LABS:

Students are excepted to behave responsibly and safely during laboratory investigations.

Lab reports will be completed and graded for most labs.

MAKEUP POLICY:

High School policy: Students have 4 calendar days to complete makeup work. If makeup work is not completed by then, the grade will become a ZERO!!!!!!

TUTORIALS

Tutorials are a unique time for students who desire additional explanations or enrichment to come in and to work, for the most part, one-on-one with myself. I will have tutorials every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon until 5:00pm and most morning from 8:15 to 8:40 a.m.

CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

The following is a tentative syllabus or outline for your first year chemistry class:

1st Nine Weeks Safety and Equipment, Measurements and Calculations, Atoms,

Electrons in Atoms

2nd Nine Weeks Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Nomenclature

3rd Nine Weeks Chemical Equations and Reactions, Oxidation/Reduction, Stoichiometry, Solutions

4th Nine Weeks Acids and Bases, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Nuclear Chemistry, Thermochemistry

BASIC CLASSROOM POLICIES

Every opportunity will be taken to create and provide a positive atmosphere for all students. I believe all students can behave appropriately and I expect no less. I intend to provide the very best education to all students, however I do require each student’s effort and cooperation.

Rules:

1. Be on time. 2. Be on task. 3. Be respectful to everyone. 4. Be prepared for class.

5. No food, drinks, or gum in the lab.

My expectations also include following all GHS policies as stated in the GHS Student Handbook. If a student chooses to break a rule, appropriate actions will be taken. These actions are:

1. Verbal Warning 2. A call to the parents. 3. Referral to assistant principal.

Chemistry Notebook Format

Purpose

Organization is one of the best keys to success. Your chemistry notebook will enable you to stay organized in chemistry. Throughout this course you will receive many handouts, homework assignments, tests, quizzes, ect… keeping them together will help you a great deal.

Organization of Notebook:

You will keep all of your class notes, homework assignments, and tests in a 3 ring binder. The binder will be broken into 2 sections. Below is how your notebook should be organized. Find the following papers and use dividers to setup your notebook.

Section 1: Class Notes/Handouts

1. Course Description, Syllabus, & Basic Policies (front side) and Chemistry Notebook Format (back side)

2. Equipment Description Sheet

Section 2: Graded Work (homework, quizzes, worksheets, projects, and tests)

1. Chemistry Daily Grade Reporting Sheet (Homework Credit Card)

2. Safety/First Day of Chemistry Activity

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