Welcome to Honors Chemistry!
Ms. Koenig’s Course Syllabus
COURSEDESCRIPTION / This course is designed to present a variety of scientific concepts in the field of Chemistry. The course is very mathematically orientated, and will use a quantitative as well as a qualitative approach. It will integrate classroom presentations with hands-on laboratory activities.
TEXTBOOK
/ Chemistry: Matter and Change by GlencoeDAILY
MATERIALS / 1) 3 ring binder with lined paper, and dividers
2) pen or pencil
4) Chemistry textbook (covered)
GRADES / Course grades are determined by the total points a student earns on all assigned work within a weighted category.Categories and their percent weight are as follows:
HOMEWORK and CLASSWORK / 10%
LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS / 25%
LAB TECHNIQUE AND PARTICIPATION / 5%
TESTS & QUIZZES
/ 45%SUBTERM FINAL
/ 15%Homework and Classwork: Homework will be assigned every night, and will be due the following day unless otherwise stated. Homework and classwork to be stamped may be announced or unannounced.You must turn in your stamp page to receive homework and classwork credit. Some homework/classwork assignments may also be collected and graded for a separate score.
No stamp page = no credit
Labs/Lab Technique and Participation: Points will be given for both participation/performance of the lab as well as for lab reports. The format of lab reports will vary according to lab activity. Lab quizzes may be given to ensure comprehension of lab material.
Tests/Quizzes:Scheduled during class periods, quizzes and tests will cover reading material and material presented during lectures and discussions. A variety of question formats will be used. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
Subterm Final: Cumulative test given at the end of each subterm.
*Extra Credit is offered and can raise your grade up to 2%. See class website for options.
The Final Grade will be based on the following percentages:
98-100% = A+ 73-77% = C
93-97% = A 70-72% = C-
90-92% = A- 68-69 % = D+
88-89% = B+ 63-67% = D
83-87% = B 60-62% = D-
80-82% = B- 59% and below = F / no credit
78-79% = C+
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP WORK / Absences:In the event of an absence, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed and arrange to make it up. See class website for agenda. There will be specific days when labs, tests & quizzes can be made up at lunch or after school. All other work must be made up within a period of time equal to the number of days missed. Check the file cabinet in the back of the room for missed work; folders are organized by date.
Late Work: Each student has two late passes for the term; a late pass allows a student to turn in an assignment late (according to the guidelines on the pass form) for full credit. Late passes may be applied to classwork, homework, and most labs, but not to projects, entire stamp pages or the two formal lab reports required for this course. After the late pass has been used or lost, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Tardies: The school policy on tardies will be followed. You must date and initial the tardy sign-in sheet at the front of the room.
Unexcused Absences: The school policy for unexcused absences will be followed.
EXPECTATIONS / 1) Courteous, responsible behavior is expected at all times.
2) Students are expected to remain respectful in their actions, language and gestures.
3) Desks, chairs, counter tops, and work areas should be kept clean.
4) Dismissal from class is at the teacher’s discretion, not at the bell. Your seating area and lab area must be clean prior to dismissal.
5) Follow lab safety rules at all times.
6) When the bell rings you should be in your seat working on the warm-up, with your homework and homework stamp sheet out on your desk.
Ms. Koenig Room C-3
498-3676 ext. 1203
newburyparkhighschool.net/koenig
CHEMISTRY LATE WORK PASSES
These are your two late passes for the semester. Each pass may be used for one late homework or classwork assignment or lab (excluding formal lab reports). This pass gives you a one week extension for the given assignment. When you use a late pass I will date and initial the appropriate box below and note it in Q.
CHEMISTRY LATE PASS #1 / CHEMISTRY LATE PASS #2