Buckeye Valley High School Chemistry 2014-2015
Ms. Arny 740-363-1349 X4126
Webpage: www.buckeyevalley.k12.oh.us/ Click on red “classrooms” button on left.
Help sessions: Tuesday and Thursday 2:45-3:30 or by appointment.
Welcome to Chemistry!
Chemistry students study what is happening “behind the scenes” in natural phenomena. Through hands-on, cooperative experiences in the laboratory and classroom, students construct microscopic explanations of macroscopic observations. Students gain a working understanding of the composition, structure, properties of matter and how matter changes to prepare them for college level chemistry.
Grades: view assignment completion and quarter grades on the “Powerschool” website.
✓ read Standards-Based Grading document for description of grading policy.
✓ learning target proficiency progress can be viewed on Active Grade. Students will be given a username and password.
Required Materials (BRING WITH YOU EVERYDAY)
✓ scientific calculator with log and exponential functions (you may not use your phone)
✓ 3-ringed notebook with tabs labeled for units 1-5.
✓ composition notebook (provided by instructor)
Classroom Rules
✓ BE PROMPT: in your seat when the bell rings (not in seat = tardy). No food or drink in classroom.
✓ BE PREPARED: bring supplies, completed HW and positive attitude every day; read board for HW and instructions.
✓ BE PRODUCTIVE: stay on task. Follow teacher instructions. No heads down on desks. No
personal electronic devices visible .
✓ BE POLITE: language and actions must be appropriate and respectful.
✓ BE PROUD: only your own original work is acceptable.
Homework: essential practice for concepts and skills. Will be collected on a random basis.
Absences: your responsibility: check with other students or Chemistry webpage.
✓ schedule missed assessments and labs on your own time on the day you return.
Labs
✓ a signed lab safety contract must be on file for participation in lab activities.
✓ collecting data during labs is group work. Lab questions and write-ups are individual work.
✓ missed labs must be made up within 1 week of absence.
Academic integrity: All work turned in must be in your own words.
✓ Cheating is presenting the words or ideas of another as your own which includes
*copying another student’s work or allowing another student to copy your work
*copying or pasting work from the internet or other published material
✓ No credit will be given for work that is the same as another student’s work.
Assessments
✓ all cell phones will be turned off and placed in basket at front of room until all students have completed the assessment.
✓ please read Standards-Based Grading document for description of assessments.
Reassessments:
✓ may reassess unit learning targets before end of unit (only one RA/day and only 2 RA/week).
✓ must complete relearning and reflection assignment.
✓ sign up for reassessment at least 48 hours before day requested.
✓ no reassessments scheduled during the last week of the quarter.
✓ reassessment of unit tests: must be completed 1 week after test is handed back.
Communication:
● email address:
● Chemistry webpage on BV website: class blog and class documents, videos, etc. posted.
● Remind: text or email reminders of important class information.
○ Period 1: https://www.remind.com/join/msarny or text @msarny to 330-765-0002
○ Period 2: https://www.remind.com/join/d167 or text @d167c to 330-765-0002
○ Period 3: https://www.remind.com/join/b429e or text @b429e to 330-765-0002
○ Period 6: https://www.remind.com/join/chemp67 or text @chemp67 to 330-765-0002
Tips for Success:
✓ Review often. There is too much new material in a chemistry course to learn it all the night before the test. Use the learning targets to focus your review on what you need to know.
✓ Practice, practice, practice. Redo skill worksheets until you have mastered the skill.
✓ Be an active listener during lectures, demos and labs. Ask questions.
✓ Take organized, detailed notes during lectures and demonstrations.
✓ Study with a friend. The best learning happens when you are explaining a concept to someone else.
✓ Ask for help early and often! Attend help sessions (Tuesday and Thursday after school) if you are struggling.
Place the syllabus in the front of your binder in the reference section. Please detach the signature portion below and return it to your instructor. By signing this page you agree that you have read, understand and accept the requirements of this class. Thank you for your support and participation!
STUDENT NAME (printed) ______
STUDENT SIGNATURE ______
PARENT NAME (printed) ______
PARENT SIGNATURE ______
PARENT E-MAIL ______
BEST TIME AND PLACE TO REACH PARENT ______
Place the syllabus in the front of your binder in the reference section. Please detach the signature portion below and return it to your instructor. By signing this page you agree that you have read, understand and accept the requirements of this class. Thank you for your support and participation!
STUDENT NAME (printed) ______
STUDENT SIGNATURE ______
PARENT NAME (printed) ______
PARENT SIGNATURE ______
PARENT E-MAIL ______
BEST TIME AND PLACE TO REACH PARENT ______
Place the syllabus in the front of your binder in the reference section. Please detach the signature portion below and return it to your instructor. By signing this page you agree that you have read, understand and accept the requirements of this class. Thank you for your support and participation!
STUDENT NAME (printed) ______
STUDENT SIGNATURE ______
PARENT NAME (printed) ______
PARENT SIGNATURE ______
PARENT E-MAIL ______
BEST TIME AND PLACE TO REACH PARENT ______