CHEMISTRY—COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS 2014-2015
Instructor: Autumn Casey
School email:
Grades available online (with password): powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us
Classroom Number: 217
Planning Time: 4th period
Prerequisites: Physical Science and Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a traditional chemistry course that is both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The development of fundamental chemical principles, mathematical skills, and laboratory skills are stressed. This course fulfills the College Prep requirement for the third science.
TEXT: Modern Chemistry (Holt, Rinehart, & Winston—2009)
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES: (THESE WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE COURSE)
1. Laboratory and safety skills
2. Current topics & research
COURSE UNITS:
1. Nature/scope of chemistry and Lab Safety/Equipment
2. Metric measurement, significant figures, and scientific notation
3. Unit Cancellation
4. Atomic structure, atomic theory, and nuclear chemistry
5. Periodic properties & periodic table development
6. Electron energies & configurations
7. Bonding & Compound Formation
8. The Mole
9. Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry
10. Gases, Heat, and Kinetic Theory
11. Solutions
12. Acids/Bases and pH
MATERIALS SUGGESTED:
Book, pencil and/or pen, 3-ringed binder, and scientific or graphing calculator, Ipad
ONLINE COMMUNICATION USED FOR THIS CLASS:
Remind101.com
www.polk.k12.ga.us (powerschool)
CHS teacher website (online classroom)----http://www.polk.k12.ga.us/olc/class.aspx?id=4526&s=646
GRADING: 60% tests (objective tests, projects, midterm, benchmark tests)
20% daily (homework, classwork, quizzes, labs and lab reports)
20% final exam
***Parents can obtain their child’s confidential powerschool access code from the media center. Students will receive their access code from their homeroom teacher.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:
The best way a student can achieve success in this course is to be in class EVERYDAY. The Polk School District policy for make up work will be followed for this course. An excuse must be SHOWN to Mrs. Haney within 3 days of returning to school in order for any missed work to be made up. It is the student’s responsibility for scheduling to make up any missed test, lab, daily work, etc. Failure to do this will result in a grade of zero (0).
BOOK DAMAGE FEE:
Due to budget cuts, the instructor may not issue textbooks, but textbooks will be available on a check out basis. The student MUST sign a textbook form and return the book in a timely manner and with no damage. Book damage fees will be charged for lost books, any writing in the book, or other damage done to a textbook other than what is recorded by the student when books are issued.
Students may also be issued an online book activation code using
http://my.hrw.com (ISBN# 9780030999979).
CLASS EXPECTATIONS/PROCEDURES:
1. All students are expected to keep a notebook (preferably a 3-ringed binder). Date and label all assignments, labs, class notes, etc.
2. Start activators as soon as you come in the room. Also complete all summarizers at the end of class. Remember to copy, answer, AND date all activators/summarizers. These will be turned in for a daily grade.
3. Students are expected to utilize retesting as well as directed studies opportunities.
4. Students are expected to work from bell to bell. Do not put up early unless you are given permission.
5. Raise your hands to ask questions. Do not blurt out.
6. Students are expected to learn and adhere to appropriate lab procedures and safety rules when conducting lab experiments. If students do not abide by rules, a zero may given for the lab assignment, points may be deducted from the lab grade, and/or the student will not be allowed to participate in the lab. No handling of lab equipment or supplies without permission.
7. No food, candy, or drinks.
8. Be on time everyday. The tardy policy will be strictly enforced. On the 4th tardy, a pink slip will be issued.
9. Bathroom passes will be limited. Go to the restroom, to your locker, and get water between classes.
10. Clean up around work area/desk at the end of the period.
11. Do not gather at the classroom door before class or at the end of class.
12. Follow the 4 P’s: Be punctual, prepared, polite, and positive.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS:
1. Make sure your child completes homework assignments and studies for tests.
2. Provide a working email address, cell phone number, and/or home phone number.
3. Help your child with material when possible.
4. Make sure your child sees me for extra help if needed.
5. Make sure your child misses class only when ABSOLUTELY necessary. What is missed in class can not be truly replaced with make up work.
6. Make sure your child makes up labs, tests, and assignments when he/she is absent.
7. Contact me at 770-748-0490, by email at , or by logging on to using your child’s confidential access code.
***If at anytime you feel a conference is needed, please contact the Guidance Office at 770-748-0490 and one can be scheduled.
CHEMISTRY
AUTUMN CASEY
FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS 2014-2015
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