Chemistry I Course Syllabus

 
1st Semester                                                    2nd Semester

 Introduction to Chemistry                              Covalent Compounds            

Matter and Energy                                          Chemical Equations

Atomic Structure                                             Stoichiometry

Periodicity                                                        Gases

Ionic Compounds                                          Solutions

                                   

                                                                    

Grading  

Grades are determined on a cumulative point system.  Major tests and projects count more than daily grades.  At the end of each nine weeks, a student’s point total is divided by the total points possible.  The resulting percentage is the student’s grade for that grading period.

 

Grades may include writing assignments, objective tests, quizzes, unit tests, notebooks, drawings, projects, presentations, group work, laboratory activities, and other work assigned by the instructor.  Semester tests are given in accordance with school board policy.  Semester tests count one fifth of the semester grade and are not scaled.

 

Classroom Rules  

In general, I expect students to refrain from any behavior that interferes with instruction or with the learning of others.  Students should bring notebook, pencil, and calculator to class everyday.

 

Classroom Policies  

Homework assignments are accepted on the due date and time.  For excused absences, students must submit homework within five school days after the absence.

 

Late Work:  Special projects or assignments are due at the beginning of the period on the due date.  Late work is penalized one letter grade per day or portion of a day late.  The weekend counts as two letter grades.

 

Makeup Work:  All homework, tests, and other assignments to be made up are the responsibility of the student.  Students who are absent should call a classmate to get daily assignments and be ready for any class work on the day they return to class.  A grade of zero is assigned for all work made up within five days of the excused absence.  No makeup work is given for unexcused absences.