College Prep Chemistry I Fall 2010

College Prep Chemistry I – Spring 2013 Mr. Sandoe – Room 228 CP Chemistry I is a course designed to challenge students who plan on an education after high school and give them a better understanding of basic chemistry. Students will learn through both classroom settings and hands-on laboratory settings. After completing this class students will be prepared for an introductory college level chemistry class, but someone considering a major in science should also take Chemistry II if possible. Many calculations will be involved in Chemistry I, so a C average in CP Algebra I is a prerequisite. Topics studied will include matter, measurements, nomenclature, the atom, electrons, periodic trends, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, solids and liquids.

1. Respect and Responsibility A. You are expected to be respectful at all times. You earn respect by giving it. This includes teachers, visitors, other students and equipment. When others are speaking it is expected that you will listen and will raise your hand if you have a comment. When you are working with equipment in class or in lab you are expected to take care of it. I anticipate no problems with this aspect of the classroom.

B. Being young adults, you will assume a lot of responsibility. You are responsible to ask about any work you may have missed. You are also responsible for your own understanding. If you do not understand something, ASK! 2. Be Prepared A. Before coming to class make sure you have everything you will need. This includes a 3-ring notebook, a pen or pencil, and a scientific calculator (needs an EE or EXP key). You will need these things every day. You will be told in advance if you need your text book for any class period.

B. Any assignment, homework, or reading is expected to be done prior to the start of class on the day it is due. This way you may be actively involved and already have questions prepared. If you do not ask questions, it will be assumed you understand the material. 3. Passes A. If you are late to class, you are expected to have a pass. Being tardy (late without a pass) three times will result in a detention. You will be marked tardy if late.

B. Go to your locker before class, you will not get a pass to go at the beginning of class.

C. Lavatory passes are in your student planner. Fill it out in advance, them come to me and ask to leave and I will sign your pass. 4. Grading A. Grades will be determined by a weighted average of tests, quizzes, homework, projects, participation, and lab work. Tests = 40% Quizzes = 10% Homework = 15% Projects = 5% Participation = 5% Lab Work = 25%

B. i. Tests will be given at the end of each unit (every 7-12 school days) ii. Labs will be conducted with most units. Lab grades will be based on the lab report students will turn in within one (1) week after completing the lab & the lab journals. A separate sheet with lab report & journal guidelines will be provided. iii. Quizzes will be a regular part of every unit and will not always be announced in advance. No quiz passes are accepted. iv. Homework may be collected for a grade, checked for completeness and effort, or not graded at all. It will, however, be reviewed and any questions answered. No homework passes will be accepted. v. Participation will include attendance, preparation, involvement in class, and following lab instructions and safety guidelines. Your attitude and impact on the class dynamic will also be considered in this grade. vi. A final exam at the end of the course will be worth 20% of the final grade.

C. Letter grades will be assigned by the following break down:

98-100%= A+ 87-89 % = B+ 77-79 % = C+ 67-69 % = D+ 93-97 % = A 83-86 % = B 73-76 % = C 63-66 % = D 90-92 % = A- 80-82 % = B- 70-72 % = C- 60-62 % = D- Anything lower than 60% = F D. Grades will be updated weekly on PowerSchool for parents to access. A letter should have been received at home giving a password and instructions on using PowerSchool. I highly encourage parents to stay up to date on student progress.

5. Make Up Work A. If you are absent on the day homework or a lab is due, you are to turn it in the next day you are present in class.

B. If you are absent on the day there is homework assigned, you have one week to complete the assignment and earn the homework points.

C. If you are absent on the day of a test, you will make it up the next class period.

D. If you miss a lab, you will have a week to make it up. This may be done when your class returns to Mr. Sandoe during period E, after school, or before school. If you have not made an effort to make up the lab within a week, the supplies will be cleaned up and you will not have the opportunity to complete it.

E. If you have outstanding work to make up (quizzes, tests, labs, homework etc.), no other grades will be put into the gradebook until the missing work has been made up.

6. Late Work Work turned in one (1) school day late will be worth half credit. No credit will be given for work turned in later than one (1) school day. Assignments are due at the beginning of the period when they are collected. If handed in after the collection has occurred, an assignment is considered late. 7. Lab We will be performing a number of experiments in the lab this semester. Lab safety will be discussed later, but in the lab, the following general rules are to be followed: 1) No food or drinks in the lab. 2) Listen carefully and follow all directions for the lab. 3) Never try anything new or different from the directions without receiving permission from the teacher. 4) No horseplay in the lab. Any fooling around will result in an immediate zero (0) for the lab. 5) Clean up after yourself, leaving the lab in the condition you found it. 8. Cheating See student handbook for school policy. This will be strictly enforced. Honesty and integrity are highly valued in Mr. Sandoe’s classroom. 9. Cell Phones There are times to be using cell phones and other technology and times to not be using them. Most often these devices need to be away, but Mr. Sandoe when notify you when it may be appropriate to use a cell phone, ipad, or computer during a lesson or lab. If these things are out when they are not supposed to be, they may be taken for the remainder of the day and/or extra practice problems may be assigned.

10. Discipline The following procedure will be used as course of action: 1. Verbal warning 2. Student conference 3. Phone call home 4. Administration involvement

11. Communication Communication is key, so my door is always open. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Email is typically the quickest and easiest way to get in touch with me.

School Phone: 717-866-7117 Ext 5228 (Best to call from 9:15-10:15) Email: [email protected]

12. Wiki Page Our class will have a wiki page that can be found at the following web address: http://jsandoe-cpchem1.wikispaces.com

This webpage will contain information about what was covered in each day of class. Most worksheets and assignments can be downloaded from this site. There may also be videos posted on the website to supplement certain lessons.

13. Period E Period E is used effectively. Do not expect to be able to leave during period E. Always bring all of your chemistry materials with you.

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” - Lou Holtz

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