MR. KOPFLER

KLEIN HIGH SCHOOL

CHEMISTRY

COURSE DESCRIPTION, SYLLABUS, & BASIC POLICIES

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

Tablet computer assigned by KHS

Composition notebook with more than 100 pages

GRADING POLICY:

Daily Work 40% -- Homework, Quizzes, Classwork, Labs

Major Grades 60% -- Exams, Notebook Check, Projects

LABS:

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

Lab reports will be completed and graded for most labs.

MAKEUP POLICY:

For each day you miss; you will receive 1 make-up school day (only Mondays through Fridays). If you were absent 2 days then you get two days to make-up the work.

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 Thursday afternoon from 2:45 to 3:45 pm. I am here every morning starting around 6:30 am, but morning tutoring must be scheduled ahead of time. Additional extra credit review sessions are held in my room the afternoons and mornings prior to exam days; exact dates and times will be given prior to exam.

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.

6. No usage of personal electronics (cellphones, ipods, etc.) in classroom.

7. No grooming

8. Bells do not end the class.

7. Always show your work and use complete sentences. No work = no credit.

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

1. Verbal Warning

2. Taking up food/phone –and/or removal from learning envirnoment

3. Referral to AP/Call Home