CHEMISTRY Syllabus- policy and procedures 2003-4



Honors Chemistry Syllabus 2018-2019

Instructor: Mrs. Karen Trine (Room 327) Text: World of Chemistry,

Email: kmtrine@cps.edu Zumdahl Decoste

Class Website : trinechem. Phone: 773-534-7500 x 24651

Daily Materials: All materials below will be used for CHEMISTRY ONLY & brought to class EVERY DAY. See me if you need help obtaining any of these items.

□ Three ring binder or spiral notebook – at least 1”

□ Notebook paper, pens and pencils

□ Folder to hold unpunched papers

□ Scientific calculator (graphing not required)

How Your Grade Is Calculated:

✓ Assessments (Tests and Quizzes): 40%

✓ Assignments (Labs, Projects & Problem Sets): 35%

✓ Final Exam: 15%

✓ Executive Functioning (Homework & Classwork):10%

✓ Extra Credit: < 1%

Important Grading Information:

➢ Grades for each semester are cumulative – consistent performance is important.

➢ Grades will be updated online on a weekly basis – keep track of your own progress and let me know right away if I have made an error. I am human and make mistakes. You are responsible for keeping all graded assignments in the event of a bookkeeping error.

➢ Assignments and daily homework check make up nearly half of your grade in this class. Do not count on tests and quizzes alone to achieve a passing grade, nor fear that one “bad” test will ruin you.

➢ Being late or missing class will seriously impact your grade. All school attendance policies will be followed. Be sure to give the attendance office the required notes from home so absences are excused. Excessive tardies (more than 5 per semester) will result in mandatory lab cleanup duty.

➢ I will come around several times a week to check if you have completed your homework (HW), which will be worth 5 points per week. Students who have completed their HW will receive a stamp on their HW stamp sheet for that day and it will remain blank for those who have not finished their HW. HW that is incomplete or shows answers only (no visible work) may not be accepted. DAILY HW CANNOT BE MADE UP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES other than a long term absence, but each student is permitted three days with no stamp every stamp sheet. Stamp sheets will be graded on a weekly basis. Missing more than three days of HW per sheet will impact your HW grade. If there is no assigned homework for a certain day, class or textbook notes from a section of my choice will be stamped instead, so bring all notes for our current chapter to class every day.

LATE DAILY HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!

If homework is due on a day you miss class, you must make sure the assignment is turned in on the due date if you want a homework stamp. You may email it to me, place it in my mailbox in the main office, or even have someone else turn in the assignment for you and I will stamp for it when you get back to class. If your work does not make it to me somehow on the day it is due, it will not be stamped. If you’re too sick to do homework, it’s OK - this is what the three free stamps per stamp sheet are intended for.

YOU MUST CHECK WITH MRS. TRINE ON THE DAY YOU RETURN TO SEE IF YOU MISSED ANY IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS! Homework will be posted on our class website and Edline daily.

➢ Labs, projects and problem sets turned in on the first day back after an excused absence receive full credit. Any labs, projects and problem sets turned in late, will receive a 50% penalty. I reserve the right to declare a deadline after which I will stop taking any late assignments.

Missed exams, quizzes and labs:

❖ This is a rigorous and cumulative course. What you learn will build from one day to the next as well as one chapter to the next. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO FALL BEHIND. Every absence from class will hurt your ability to understand the material.

❖ It is the student’s responsibility to make up class activities and labs. Be pro-active when you are absent from lab! See Mrs. Trine immediately upon your return.

❖ Tests can be made up during lunch and this must be done within 2 days of returning to school or you may receive a zero on the exam. Speak with Mrs. Trine immediately if you miss an exam or quiz.

❖ Long absences are different. Please contact Mrs. Trine as soon as possible to discuss the situation.

Accessibility and Specialized Services

We at Whitney Young Magnet High School are committed to your success and to supporting both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This means that no individual who is otherwise qualified shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, solely by reason of having a disability. Accommodations and modifications listed in any student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be followed. You are also welcome to contact me privately to discuss your academic needs.

Labs: Labs and problem sets are your best opportunity to work with the ideas you learn in class in a hands-on setting. They should be taken seriously. Every student must complete her/his OWN lab report. Students are required to wear protective eye equipment, follow safety procedures at all times and sign the lab safety contract.

Tutoring: In addition to tutoring offered by NHS students, I will also be available for tutoring after school several days per week. Please let me know during class that day if you intend to stop by for extra help. If after school is not an option, I can occasionally make myself available before school, but this is more difficult so please arrange this as soon as possible.

Other stuff:

← Cell phones & other devices- No cell phone or other electronic device may be on or in use during class unless specifically approved by me. All cell phones & other devices in use without permission will be temporarily removed from your possession. Using a cell phone or any other method to cheat on exam, quiz or assignment may result in a grade of zero for that assignment.

← Copying and plagiarism are not tolerated and will result in a zero for ALL parties involved. Learn the difference between helping, sharing and cheating. THIS IS IMPORTANT!

← Dress code- You must follow the guidelines in your school student handbook.

← ID’s- Your visible and current ID must be worn around your neck at all times.

← All school rules will be enforced.

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY CLASS:

1. PARTICIPATE in class. If you are confused, raise your hand and ask a question. I promise you that you are not the only one who wanted to ask it…be brave and do the whole class a favor (

2. READ your textbook. Since chemistry is a complex subject, you need to read the section we are discussing in class. You should also attempt the book’s “self-checks” to make sure you understood all new material. I will not assign these “self-checks,” but they are very helpful.

3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Only by practicing the types of problems which will appear on your tests and quizzes will you be able to succeed. Homework/Attendance is also worth 10% of your final grade.

4. STUDY. Remember Honors Chemistry is cumulative, and it requires mastery of many concepts. The best way to stay ahead of the game is to do a bit each day. If this sounds like too much for you, consider switching to Regular Chemistry right now.

5. ASK FOR HELP. Never be afraid to admit that you don't understand something or that you got a wrong answer. The only way to learn chemistry is to make lots and lots of mistakes along the way – this is 100% OK! What's not OK is failing to learn how to correct your mistakes.

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PLEDGE

I have read and understand the syllabus for Mrs. Trine's 2018-2019 honors chemistry class. I promise to do my best to help my child achieve by checking to make sure she/he/they do her/his/their homework and studies for class. If I have any questions or concerns about my child's performance, I understand that I am always welcome to contact Mrs. Trine at kmtrine@cps.edu.

Parent’s name (please print) Best telephone number to reach you

Parent’s Signature Best email address to reach you

I have read and understand the syllabus for Mrs. Trine's 2018-2019 honors chemistry class. I promise to do my best to succeed by doing my homework and studying for class. If I have any questions or concerns about my performance, I understand that I am always welcome to discuss the situation with Mrs. Trine.

Student’s Name (Please Print) Your CPS Email Address

Student’s Signature Class Period and Division #

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|SCIENCE DEPARTMENT GRADING SCALE |

|90-100% A |

|80-89% B |

|70-79% C |

|60-69% D |

|< 60% F |

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