2009-2010 Syllabus
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Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. McMaster
Room Number: A218
Email Address: smcmaster@scsk12.org
Edublogs Address: smcmaster.edublogs.org/
Course Description:
The primary objective of the Chemistry course will be to produce a scientifically literate student who will have a working knowledge of chemistry and recognize the crucial role it plays in everyday life. Its main goal is to make science understandable through careful concept development, laboratory experiments, hands-on demonstrations, and problem solving strategies. The students will be encouraged to think logically, make observations, analyze information, and develop creativity. Chemistry is a challenging course designed for the student who has successfully mastered the mathematical concepts required for this course.
The evaluation of the learner will be a comprehensive assessment of critical thinking skills. These assessments will be based on objective and essay tests, oral presentations, and student performance. Many topics can be evaluated in several different ways. However, the emphasis will be on critical thinking and higher order cognitive skills rather than simple memorization of facts. Students will be given the opportunity to merge chemical concepts with laboratory experimentation.
Classroom Expectations: Rules and Procedures
Rules:
1. Be respectful!
2. 15/15 Rule! (First 15 and last 15 minutes of class no one is permitted to leave class)
3. Be prepared! (No one will be permitted to go to lockers during class).
4. No food or drink permitted!
5. No talking while I’m talking!
6. Electronic devices not allowed! (Policy 6207.2)
7. Do not get out of seat without permission!
Procedures:
1. Work on bell work. When you enter the classroom, get out your necessary materials and begin working on the bell work posted. Bell work assignments will be kept in your composition book. Format for composition books will be discussed.
2. Bring required materials. Everyday you should have your binder, book, calculator, composition book, and pen/pencil.
3. All class assignments are to be performed on ruled paper that has been 3 hole punched unless otherwise instructed.
4. Save all notes until the end of school year.
5. All assignments will be completed in a consistent matter. On your papers you will PRINT in the upper right hand side the following: Your First and Last name, Date, and Period.
6. You will have the last five minutes of class to get your things together.
7. Safety goggles MUST be worn throughout the entire labs. Even if you are finished with your experiment, others around may not be. Safety comes first so continue wearing your goggles until otherwise instructed.
Consequences
1st Offense: Verbal Warning and documentation of offense.
2nd Offense: Parent/guardian contact
3rd Offense: Administrative Referral
Conduct Grading:
• E (Excellent) – 0 offenses
• S (Satisfactory) – 1-4 offenses
• N (Needs Improvement) – 5-6 offenses
• U (Unsatisfactory) – 7+ offenses
Grading Scale
Numeric Grade Letter Grade
93-100 A
85-92 B
75-84 C
74-70 D
69 – 0 F
Grading System
Assignment Grade Percentage
Class Participation 30%
Quizzes 25%
Tests 35%
Homework 10%
Comments Labs counted in class participation grade
Attendance Policy
The Shelby County Board of Education (Policy #6108) believes that regular attendance is a necessary requirement of all students and that any student with the maturity and interest should be included in some phase of the school program.
All students are expected to attend school on each day that school is officially in session. Only the following reasons will be considered for excused absences:
• Illness of student.
• Death or serious illness within the student’s immediate family.
• When the student is officially representing the school in a school sponsored activity.
• Special and recognized religious holidays regularly observed by persons of their faith.
• Legal court summons not as a result of the student’s misconduct.
• Extenuating circumstances over which the student has no control as approved by the principal.
• If necessary, verification is required from an official or other source to justify absences.
All other absences than those outlined above shall be considered unexcused. A written statement, within two (2) school days of the student’s return to school, shall be required from the parent or guardian explaining the reason for each absence.
Make Up Policy
Make up work needs to be completed upon return to school. You will be allowed one day for every missed day to make up your work. After that, the assignment is counted as late.
Late Work/Extra Credit Policy
Late work is ONLY accepted if I have clearly seen that you have fully attempted the work in class, asked questions, show me your notes from the class, and have shown me where you looked to the book for help (you should know where the topic is in your book because you referred to the text for help) and are still having difficulty with the assignment. This would mean that you are concerned enough with the assignment that you discuss the matter BEFORE school with me. If you have more than one day to complete the assignment before it is due, then there is no exception for the incompletion of the assignment.
Supply List
• Pens AND Pencils
• Loose-Leaf College Ruled Paper
• Three Ring Binder (1 ½” or more)
• Binder Dividers
• Composition Book (bound notebook, usually black and white speckled)
• Scientific Calculator (Does NOT have to be graphing, but MUST say “scientific”)
• $5 Lab Fee (Must be cash or money order)
Quarter One Syllabus
9 Weeks Book Chapter Section/Topic Suggested Days SPI’s
1st 1 Matter and Change – pp. 2-27 7 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.9
2 Scientific Measurement – pp. 28-65 14 Inq.1, .2, .3, .4, .5, .6, Math.1, .2, and T/E.1, .2
3 Atomic Structure – pp. 66-82, 88-95 10 1.1, 1.2
4 Electronic Structure of Atoms – pp. 96-131 10 1.1, 1.5
5 Periodic Table – pp. 132-173 10 1.3
