Chemistry A/B Syllabus - anderson.k12.ky.us



Welcome to BioChemistry AMs. Davenport“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”Nelson MandelaCourse InformationTeacher: Ms. Rebecca DavenportEmail: rebecca.davenport2@anderson.kyschools.usCourse DescriptionThe intent of Chemistry is to offer all students a solid foundation in various Chemistry concepts. Concepts covered in Chemistry A include: an introduction of chemical and physical properties, atomic structure, nomenclature, the periodic table and the three types of bonding. The concepts covered in Chemistry B include: mole conversion, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gas laws, acids and bases, reaction kinetics and equilibrium. Students shall be expected to perform mathematical calculations, using algebra, to support Chemistry concepts. With today’s emphasis upon assessment and monitoring student progress, much of their grade will be centered on assessments. In order to meet the needs of the Chemistry course, the pace of the class will need to be steady.Course RequirementsIn order to have a successful year in Chemistry, all students should adhere to the following requirements:Students shall bring a calculator to class.Students shall bring paper and writing utensil to class.Agenda book if you want to use a hall passPick up a Chemistry book when you come into the roomBeing PreparedStudents are expected to come to class prepared. All students shall enter the classroom with paper, calculator, and pen or pencil and pick up a textbook.Absences and TardiesStudents shall follow the excused/unexcused absence and tardy policy outlined in the student handbook. You are responsible for your education. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain work that was missed. All assignments will be located on the student shelf – please look there for assignments and directions before you come ask me. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent, please see me to collect your work. Remember it is your responsibility… be present.Course Procedures/ExpectationsClassroom ExpectationsBe on time and present.Be prepared.Be respectful.Be involved.Classroom ConsequenceVerbal warning.Parent notified.Written referral.Mini Zam ExpectationsSilently complete all questions.If help is needed, raise your hand.Remain in your seat.Lecture with Guided Practice ExpectationsIf help is needed, please raise your hand Complete all notes.Remain in your seat.Class Work /Homework Work ExpectationsIf help is needed, please raise your hand. Complete the task.Remain in your seat.Laboratory ActivitiesIf help is needed, please raise your hand Complete the lab.Remain at the lab station, unless retrieving lab materials.Cell Phone ExpectationsCell phones may be utilized in class occasionally. The opportunity to use cell phones is a privilege and comes with a huge responsibility. Students will need to extend me the courtesy of using their phones ONLY when I specify that they may use them. When it’s time to put the phones away, I expect them to be put away immediately. If permission has not been given to use the cell phones, school rules apply meaning you will be asked to turn in your cell phone. Signing-out of classLeaving during class: Maximum of five (5) minutes, and only with the hall pass. May not leave during a test, quiz, notes or lab activity or the first or last ten minutes of class.Students must ask for permission, even in an emergency.Hall pass privileges can be taken away for not following class expectations, rules and/ or procedures. Students MUST have agenda books to leave class. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have lost your agenda, they may be purchased in the Main OfficeGrading Calculation of Final Grades:Homework and Class Work – 40% of trimester grade. This includes homework, AOTW, class work, Mini-ZAMs, labs, and projectsTests and quizzes– 40% of trimester grade. This includes quizzes, tests and unit examsFinal Exam—20% of final grade for the trimester. ACHS School policy dictates that final exams will be 20% of each student’s final grade.Extra Help: I am your teacher and I am here to HELP you!!!! I am available most days after school. If you want additional assistance, please come schedule a time to meet with me. I am here for you and I will help you. “Extra” Credit: I want to see you be successful in my classroom, and ultimately want you to learn the material. I will allow you to “re-do” almost any assignment except for Mini-ZAMs, the final exam, and AOTWs. If you get a poor grade on an assignment or test, you may submit corrections attached to the additional assignment. On the corrections page, you must include the question number you answered incorrectly, the correct answer, and a brief explanation why that is the correct answer. Corrections will receive up to half the points lost on the assignment. For example: if you miss 40 points on an exam (you received a 60/100) then you can make up 20 points of the exam by completing the corrections. I also LOVE science jokes, and educational science videos that are interesting. You can submit science comics, and science videos (under 10 minutes) for 5 points of extra credit per submission up to 30 points. They must be school appropriate!Lastly, if you bring me a pack of pencils, pens, paper, expo markers, folders, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, paper towels, or other school supplies approved in prior by me for the classroom, I will also give you 5 points per item up to 30 points.Late Work: I do not accept any late work for full credit. Instead if you have chosen to turn in an assignment late, I will remove 5%/per day late. Please be aware that if you consistently choose to turn in late work, you will not be successful in this class! Please make good choices and turn in your work on time. If an emergency arises, come talk to me, and we can arrange for you to turn in missing work. However, if I have already returned the late assignment to the remainder of the class, the highest you will receive is a 50%.For your safety and the safety of those around you, horseplay/goofing-off, misuse of lab equipment and any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the teacher as unsafe, shall not be tolerated.Laboratory Guidelines and Rules:Wear goggles at all times when required for the lab.Do not eat, drink or chew gum in the lab.No horseplay, goofing off or other careless behavior.Report all spills or accidents immediately to your teacher.Wash hands after lab exercises using soap and warm water.USE COMMON SENSE!!!!It is imperative that you exercise complete adherence to the laboratory guidelines. I reserve the right to remove you from the lab area or even the classroom during a laboratory assignment if you exhibit a failure to take the exercise seriously. If I remove you from the laboratory area, you may be given a zero for the assignment.BioChemistry AI have read the BioChemistry A syllabus and Ms. Davenport has explained the procedures and policies to me. I understand the requirements for BioChemistry A and the consequences of not following the requirements of this class.Students Full Name (Printed)Class PeriodStudent’s SignatureDateI have read the above BioChemistry A syllabus and my child has explained the policies and procedures for the class. I understand the requirements for BioChemistry A and understand the consequences if my child does not follow these requirements.Parent/Guardian SignatureDateDaytime Phone # ................
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