Science Is Organized Knowledge

Honors Chemistry Mr. Westfall Spring ‘09 [email protected] chem-corner.weebly.com Course Objective: The chemistry course encourages students to continue their investigation of the structure of matter along with chemical reactions and the conservation of energy in these reactions. Inquiry is applied to the study of the transformation, composition, structure, and properties of substances. The course focuses on basic chemical concepts and incorporates activities that promote investigations to reinforce the concepts. The curriculum includes inquiry into the following content areas:

 Structure of atoms.  Structure and properties of matter.  Chemical reactions.  Conservation of energy and matter.  Interaction of energy and matter

Course Materials: -Text: Chemistry: Matter and Change. Glencoe Science. 2005. - Class website: chem-corner.weebly.com -1 Composition Notebook -3-Ring binder*** -Loose Leaf Paper - 1 red pen -Scientific calculator *** 3-Ring binder should be a place to store all notes, handouts, and graded materials. Notebook checks will be apart of your grade, so please keep them organized.

Grading Policy: 92.5-A -37.5%- First quarter grade -37.5%-Second quarter grade 84.5-B -25%- Final Exam 76.5-C 69.5-F You will be assessed based on homework, class work, projects, tests, quizzes and class participation. You will be required to keep all scored materials, for reference of your grade. In order to find out your grade, you need only to follow this equation:

(#of Pts. Earned) / (# of Pts. Possible) = ____ x 100= % Grade Absences If you are absent from school, it is your responsibility to make up the work. The assignments done in class will be posted on the class website. It is up to you to make up the work. Late work results in a 25% deduction each day it is late. Student Information Sheet

Name______

Address______

Grade_____

Parent(s)/Gaurdian names______

Phone Number______

What other classes are you taking this semester and who is the teacher?

Hobbies and interests:

Do you work? If so where?

Play any sports/ extracurricular activities?

Do you have any medical conditions that I should be aware of?

Signatures

I, ______, have read the syllabus and also the Lab Safety Contract. I am aware that the class has a website where I can find out about class work in case of an absence. I am also aware that it is my obligation to make up any work and to be proactive in my makeup work. I have also been made aware of the honesty policy at Hopewell High School

______Student name Student signature Date

I, ______, have read the syllabus and also the Lab Safety Contract. I am aware that the class has a website where I can stay updated on the Honors Chemistry class. I am also aware that CMS schools has a zero tolerance policy on cheating. I am also aware that I can, at any time, check my child’s progress online through Parent Assist. I am also aware that I may contact Mr.Westfall through email at any time.

______Parent name Parent signature Date

***Please return this page signed by both parties