MRS. BAKER’S CLASSROOM RULES

Students are expected to obey all classroom rules without hesitation. This is naturally for the benefit of the class as a whole and the entire learning process. 'The classroom rules are as follows:

  1. Mrs. Baker is the teacher. This is not to say that I am perfect or omniscient by any means-only that I am the classroom authority. I fully expect any questions, concerns, or disagreements you may have with me to be dealt with in a respectful manner.
  1. All handbook policies will be enforced. This includes the tardy policy, academic

honesty, uniforms, gum, etc.

  1. You should demonstrate a respect for others and their properties. This includes listening to the opinions of others, asking permission before touching or borrowing another's belongings and demonstrating a general concern for the feelings of others.
  1. Bring ALL necessary materials to class EVERY day.

--textbook, pen/pencil, paper , and charged iPad. Failure to do so will result in demerits.

  1. Be seated and ready to begin class when the bell rings, AND remain seated until I have dismissed you after the final bell rings. Students are expected to devote their full attention to their classwork during class time. Student should be especially mindful that iPads are to be flat on the desk so that I can better monitor their proper usage. Students are not allowed to leave class to go to their lockers, the library, the front office, their cars, other classrooms, etc., unless the front office requests they do so. Students are strongly encouraged to go to the bathroom between classes. If a bathroom emergency arises, students will be allowed to go but must sign in and out of the classroom on a clipboard near the door. Students are responsible for any notes or assignments given while they were outside the classroom. Habitual requests many be denied unless a medical condition necessitates such frequency.
  1. Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged before speaking in class.

Any student caught in violation of these rules should expect to incur consequences.

Consequences will vary from loss of privileges, after school detention, special assignments, phone calls to parents, referrals to the principal, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher. Please know that I have the best academic, emotional, and spiritual interest of all students at heart. It is my honor to be your teacher and I look forward to a wonderful year together.

Because He Lives,

Angie Baker

Walsingham Academy

CHEMISTRY

2014-2015

Course Syllabus

Angie Baker
Room 105 / Main office phone: 229-6062
Office hours: T, TH 2:50-3:25 by appointment
Supplies
needed / Three ring binder, pens/pencils, basic scientific calculator (not graphing), and ______. Students are to bring their textbooks, calculators, and charged iPad to class every day. Failure to do so will result in demerits.
Text / Modern Chemistry, 2012 Ed. By Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Course
Description / This course covers the composition of matter, fundamental atomic theory including the Periodic Table, the namesand formulas of chemical compounds, mole concept, writing and balancing of chemical equations, solving basicstoichiometry problems, describing the properties of solids, liquids and gases including basic gas law problems,chemical equilibrium, and describing acid-base reactions. Laboratory work will complement these topics
Course
Objectives /
  • Classification of matter
  • Problem solving using dimensional analysis
  • Increased awareness of the scientific method and experimental design
  • Understanding of how various substances interact in the “real world”

Communication with
Parents and Students / All grades and major assignments will be posted on WebAccess in accordance with school policy. Students should log in regularly to check for updates. Parents should feel free to contact me by telephone via the school office or by email at .
Grading Policy / Grades for this course are figured on a “total points” basis. Major components include test grades, homework grades, quiz grades, classwork grades, and a nine weeks project grade. The grading scale is as printed in the student handbook.
Tests / Tests will be given at the end of every chapter and at the end of each grading period. A small portion of each test may be based on assigned independent reading within the chapter.
Class Format / Lecture, lab, guided practice, group work, projects
Attendance
Policy / It is extremely important that students attend class in order to reach their full academic potential. Students who are habitually tardy should expect to incur consequences. After the third tardy each quarter, students will be assigned a detention for each additional tardy. After the sixth tardy in a quarter, students should expect to receive a “C3” conduct marking for the quarter
Lab Work/Hands On Activities / Lab work is an important part of science and demands the full attention of each participant. Safety is the primary concern. Any student who fails to follow lab safety rules will be given 2 or more demerits, depending on severity. If the occurrence is major (as determined by teacher), the student will be asked to leave the lab
and will receive a grade of 0% for the lab. If the occurrence is minor, a 3-strikes-and-you’re-out policy will hold. Before a student is allowed to participate in another lab, a conference with parent, student and teacher must take place. A behavior contract with consequences will be constructed at that time.
Homework / It is extremely important that students practice problem solving in chemistry. Almost always, students are given the opportunity to begin and sometimes finish homework under the supervision of the teacher. With the exception of studying for tests and quizzes and working on group projects, all homework assignments are designed so that the average student can finish within fifteen minutes. A special project may be assigned during each nine weeks that requires more than the ordinary time and effort. These projects are ALWAYS assigned two weeks prior to the due date. Late homework is not accepted unless the assignment is worth a minimum of 30 points. Under such circumstances, homework will be accepted one day late for half credit.
Academic
Honesty / Cheating will not be tolerated on any class assignments, homework assignments, projects, or tests. Any student caught cheating can expect to be brought before the Honor Council. Furthermore, if two students are caught sharing work, BOTH the student cheating and the student allowing the cheating will receive equal punishment.
Make-Up Work / Make-up tests will be given before or after school at the teacher’s convenience. Unless circumstances are extenuating, students will have one week only to make up tests. If a student fails to keep his first appointment for making up a test, points are deducted from the test. If a student fails to appear for the second time, he/she will receive a zero on the test. Tests, homework, and projects previously assigned are due upon the student’s return to class.
Extra Credit / Extra credit is OCCASIONALLY given to encourage student involvement in a particular creative activity. Students should never count on extra credit opportunities as a means of “pulling up” their grades.

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CHEMISTRY

COURSE SCHEDULE/CALENDAR

**This is a tentative course plan. Changes may be made throughout the school year.

CHAPTER / TOPICS / ESTIMATED TIME
1 / Matter and energy
Pure Substances vs mixtures
Changes in matter
Metric conversions
Density / Week 1-2
2 / Energy and change
Scientific method
Measurements
Significant Figures
Scientific Notation
Specific heat / Weeks 2-4
3 / Atomic structure
Atomic models
Isotopes
Electron configuration
Mole concept / Weeks 5-6
4 / Periodic Table
Periodic Trends / Weeks 6-7
5 / Ions
Ionic compounds
Naming ionic compounds
Ionic formulas / Weeks 8-9
6 / Covalent compounds
Covalent Bonds
Lewis structures
Molecular shapes / Weeks 10-12
7 / Molar conversions
Atomic mass and chemical formulas
Percent composition / Weeks 13-15
8
REVIEW FOR EXAM
EXAM / Balancing equations
Types of equations
Prediction of products / Weeks 16-18
WEEK 19
WEEK 20
9 / Stoichiometry
Limiting Reagents
Percent Yield / Weeks 21-23
11 / States of Matter
Phase changes
Phase Equilibrium / Weeks 24-25
12 / Gases
Characteristics of Ideal Gases
Gas Laws
Gas Stoichiometry / Weeks 26-29
13 / Solutions
Molarity
Molality
Solubility / Weeks 30-31
15 / Acids and Bases
pH
Neutralization
Titrations / Weeks 32-34
18 / Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Stability
Radioactive Decay
Uses of Nuclear Chemistry / Weeks 35-36
19
EXAM REVIEW
EXAM / Organic Compounds
Organic structures
Organic nomenclature / Weeks 37-38
Week 39
Week 40