Pre-AP Chemistry
[pic]Pre-AP Chemistry
Course Overview
Chemistry is the study of matter. The Pre-AP Chemistry curriculum is an introductory course taught in two semesters of high school. The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of matter, energy, and scientific processes. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the chemical world around you.
Classroom Rules
All HISD and HAIS rules apply during the Chemistry class. Please refer to the student handbook for any other rules not mentioned below.
1. Safety guidelines will be strictly enforced. Do not do anything that may cause harm to yourself or others or damage school property. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
2. Be respectful to yourselves and others. Value everyone’s opinions. Listen when the teacher is speaking and follow all instructions. Be courteous at all times.
3. Be responsible. Complete all course requirements on time. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up for any assignments that you may have missed.
4. Be prepared to learn. Come to class on time with all required materials. Maintain a positive attitude and be prepared to work. Maximize time and effort. Stay focused and on task. Ask questions if something is unclear.
*** Electronic devices are not allowed.
Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. Conference with student and parent notification
3. Conference with parent
4. Detention
5. Office referral
Grading System
|Six-weeks grade |Semester grade |
|Tests |25% | |First six weeks |25% | |
|Projects/Labs |25% | |Second six weeks |25% | |
|Quizzes |20% | |Third six weeks |25% | |
|Homework |10% | |Final exam |25% | |
|Classwork |20% | | | | |
|Total |100% | |Total |100% | |
Make Up Work and Tutorials
It is your responsibility to get any work done in class while you were absent. This includes making up quizzes, labs, and exams. Get lecture notes from Edmodo
. Use the tutorial time to complete missed labs and tests.
Tutorials are held on Wednesdays before school (7:15-8:15 a.m.). You can also schedule a time and I’ll be in my classroom before/ after school.
Supplies
|- Composition notebook for lab work |- #2 pencils |
|- 3-ring AVID binder with dividers |- Graph paper |
|- Composition notebook for notes |- red pen/pencil |
|- Black/blue ink pen |- index cards |
Labs
Laboratory experimentation and exploration are a large part of this course. It is vital that the students follow all laboratory procedures and safety rules/guidelines. Failure to comply with behavior expectations can result in removal from the lab activities. A safety contract will be sent home and filled out by the student and the parent/guardian. These documents will be kept on file and are needed before a student can participate in any labs.
Lab Reports:
Lab reports are to be professional quality, hand written, and in the format provided by the teacher. They are due the beginning of class usually within one week after the lab is completed. Other labs and investigations may only have data, conclusions, and analyses. Labs missed due to excused absences need to be made up on an agreed upon time with the teacher. You cannot borrow data. It is the student’s responsibility to be sure these labs are made up and will be at the teacher’s convenience. Due to time and/or material constraints, it may not be possible to make up some labs.
Major Project
Students will complete one assigned project each six weeks. The project will count for one major exam grade. Students will receive information about the project in ample time to complete.
Take home this syllabus to review with your parents and bring it back, signed, the next day.
Role of parents:
Parents fill a very important role in their child’s education. They serve as an important enrichment and evaluation source. Parents are encouraged to participate in their student’s learning by checking binders for assignments, aiding student’s in projects and homework, and sharing any applicable knowledge or expertise with their child and class. Please contact the teacher at any time to gain information about your child’s progress. Email is the preferred method of contact.
Students: I have carefully read and understand the rules, procedures, and guidelines for Dr Bovkun’s class. I will honor them at all times.
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Student Name Signature Date
Parents: I have carefully read and discussed these guidelines with my child. I understand and support these guidelines.
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Parent Name Signature Date
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Parent’s Daytime phone number Parent E-Mail address (please print)
Parents, please feel free to share any comments, questions, or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nataliya Bovkun
Houston Academy for International Studies
1810 Stuart Street
Houston, TX 77004-3043
Phone: 713-942-3340
Email: nbovkun@
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Dr. Bovkun
nbovkun@
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