Chemistry Expectations
Mr. Drenzek
Room N111
Email:
My Schedule
1st/2nd - Chemistry for the Health Sciences6th- Lunch
7th-Free
3th- Prep8th/9th –AP Biology
4th-Chemistry
5th - Chemistry9th/10th- AP Biology
Grading
100-90A
89-80B
79-70C
69-60D
59-0F
Your grade will be determined by dividing the total points you earned by the total points possible. Your grade will be broken down by
Tests 60%
Lab Reports 30%
Quizzes 10%
Semester projects will be graded as tests.
Semester grade is 18 weeks at 85% and final exam at 15%
Assignments
Assignments will be given daily, checked but most may not be collected. Remember that assignments serve a purpose. Do not fall behind and ask questions.
Quizzes
There will be announced and unannounced quizzes. The purpose of quizzes is to prepare students for the unit tests.
Tests
A test will be given at the end of each unit. This usually totals approximately two every six week grading period. They will be difficult and study time is necessary to prepare for them. Tests may include problem solving, lab practical and objective type questions.
There will not be retakes on tests. You may use a calculator on tests. Bring your own.
Labs
Major labs: These labs must be written in a formal manner individually by each student.
They must be done on computer. The lab report will be due exactly one week after the experiment is performed.
Minor labs: These labs occur more frequently than major labs. Answers may be written out on the hand-out to be turned in at the end of the period or the next day.
Attendance
This class requires that the student be in attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to be caught up by the time they return from a prearranged absence. If you are absence due to illness, family emergency, etc, the student should consult with the bulletin board and the instructor regarding what was missed. If you are absent the day before the test, you are expected to take the test with the rest of the class. If you are absent the day of the test, you are expected to take the test on the day you return with Mr. Drenzek.
Tardiness
Tardiness disrupts the learning of other students. It will not be tolerated. If you are consistently tardy, actions will be taken to make sure you get to class on time.
Attitude and Behavior
Start on the right foot in this class. Be respectful of other people, other people’s things, your teacher, your teacher’s things, your school and your school’s things. Maintain attitudes and behaviors that lead to your success. Make good decisions. The responsibility is yours and yours alone. Too many times it easier and seemingly more fun at the time to follow along with somebody else’s negative behavior and/or attitude. Make sure you are either setting a positive example for others or you are following a positiveexample set by another, but always be yourself. Trust the positive people in your life including your instructor. Eventually you will learn to rely on yourself, make good decisions and find success. Good luck!!
Signing below demonstrates that you have read and understand the expectations outlined above. Please have your parent read and sign as well. Thank you and let’s have a great year.
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