Welcome to ChemistryWelcome to Chemistry

Teacher: Ms. NelsonTeacher: Ms. Nelson

Office: Room 33Office: Room 33

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Point SystemPoint System

Final grade tabulated by added together Final grade tabulated by added together all points earned and dividing by total all points earned and dividing by total possible points.possible points.

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Tests:Tests: • There will be several tests each marking period that will There will be several tests each marking period that will

be announced in advance.be announced in advance.

• Test Outlines will be given outTest Outlines will be given out

• All assigned textbook chapters should be read to help All assigned textbook chapters should be read to help prepare for examsprepare for exams

• Study with a friend if possibleStudy with a friend if possible

• Know all vocabulary terms down cold!Know all vocabulary terms down cold!

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Quizzes:Quizzes:• Before each exam there will be severalBefore each exam there will be several

quizzes of 10-30 points.quizzes of 10-30 points.

• No “pop” quizzes will be givenNo “pop” quizzes will be given

• Review your notes each night to help prepare and Review your notes each night to help prepare and answer all homework questions in packetsanswer all homework questions in packets

• Try rewriting your notes as you review to help you take Try rewriting your notes as you review to help you take ownership of the material.ownership of the material.

Grades in ChemistryGrades in ChemistryHomework: Homework: • Read Textbook ChaptersRead Textbook Chapters

• Do all pages of Homework Packets Do all pages of Homework Packets • (10 points per test)(10 points per test)

• Completed packets are due in class at the Completed packets are due in class at the beginning of beginning of the periodthe period on test days. You must show work on math on test days. You must show work on math problems problems

• Quarterly Projects: due last day of marking periodQuarterly Projects: due last day of marking period• ““Chem-Mystery” Project (35 pts)Chem-Mystery” Project (35 pts)• Creative Chemistry Project Creative Chemistry Project

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Labs:Labs: Each lab report is worth 10 pointsEach lab report is worth 10 points

Late labs will be graded as a zeroLate labs will be graded as a zero Labs are due the following lab day “F” daysLabs are due the following lab day “F” days

All labsAll labs must be completed in order to take must be completed in order to take Chemistry Regents Exam in JuneChemistry Regents Exam in June Make sure to get lab form signed!Make sure to get lab form signed!

Use proper lab format (see website)Use proper lab format (see website) All labs must be typed unless otherwise noted.All labs must be typed unless otherwise noted.

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Extra CreditExtra Credit

There is no extra credit. There is no extra credit.

A Note on PlagerismA Note on Plagerism

If you are found copying a test, quiz If you are found copying a test, quiz homework or lab report from another homework or lab report from another student you both will receive zeros and student you both will receive zeros and you parents will be notified.you parents will be notified.

So ummm….don’t do it.So ummm….don’t do it.

Rules for SuccessRules for Success Be ON TIME

Notebooks open and ready when the bell rings

Cell phone out of sight before class begins

Raise your hand and participate in class

Listen carefully and take notes

Keep notes and handouts neat and organized

A Little RespectA Little Respect

Respect your Classmates Listen when others are talking Respect everyone’s right to learn by not being disruptive Be positive and encourage classmates (no put downs) Help others learn on their own (giving answers does not

help!)

Respect Yourself (and your ability to learn!) Always do your best Be safe during experiments and activities Remove distractions such as your cell phone or other

electronic devices