CONTACTINFORMATION

Course: Chemistry I

Room: 2265

Teacher: Mrs. Hemphill

Conference Period: 2nd(9:43-10:35)

School Phone number: (832) 668-7200 ext. 72265

School email:

Remind sign up: 81010 @hemphill

CHEMISTRY RULES AND PROCEDURES

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR—Be Appropriate!

1. Pay attention during class and be courteous to all.

2. Rules in the handbook will be enforced and School ID must be worn at all times

3. Report to class on time with supplies. (Bring pencil, paper, notebook, and scientific calculator each day.)

4. Follow all lab rules. (Horseplay and any other unsafe behavior will not be tolerated in the lab. Failure to comply

with the lab rules will result in a zero for the lab. Future lab privileges may also be suspended depending on the

severity of the offense.)

GRADING POLICY

Test average = 50%

Quiz, Lab, Homework average = 50%

NOTEBOOKS – Each student will be expected to keep a chemistry notebook containing class notes in Cornell format, examples, homework, and graded assignments. If you are absent, I expect you to borrow and copy a classmate’s notes when you return.

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS – Most homework assignments will be graded on a completion basis with possible grades of 100, 70, 50, or 0. All problems should be attempted with work shown. Homework is essential for success in Chemistry! Labs will be graded based on participation and accuracy.

MAKE-UP WORK - After an absence, it is your responsibility to get your make-up work from the designated area. You will have the number of days you were absent to complete all make-up work and turn it in to me. You will need to see me before or after school to make up any missed quizzes or labs. If assignments, labs, quizzes, or tests are not made up within the allotted time, you will be given a zero. Work assigned while you were present must be turned in immediately upon your return.

LATE WORK –30 points will automatically be deducted from the grade earned on daily assignments for being one day late for a maximum score of 70. In addition, late assignments for a unit will also be accepted up until the day of the unit test or the end of the 9 weeks (whichever comes first) for a maximum grade of 50.

ISS ASSIGNMENTS – You are responsible for letting me know when you are going to ISS. You are responsible for the notes taken during class. If you are assigned extra days, you must notify me so I can send additional work. You will need to see me before or after school if you do not understand an assignment or concept.

RETESTS – A specific date and time will be announced for retests. Remediation assignments must be completed and worked correctly before a retest will be given. The maximum retest grade will be a 70.

EXTRA ASSISTANCE – I want every one of my students to be successful. Please come in for extra help if you begin to have trouble or have any questions. Unless I have duty or meetings, I will be in my room before school at 8:00am. Please email me, or talk to me with any concern regarding getting help with your chemistry work. You may also attend after-school tutorials Monday through Thursday where a science teacher is available to help you from 4:05-4:55pm. There will be a late bus provided for transportation.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES – An extra credit project will be offered every9 weeks. Students can earn up to 3 points on their 9 week’s average for completing these projects.Mole Money opportunities will be offered for points on daily assignments including homework and labs.

Chemistry 1 Scope and Sequence

2016-2017

1st Semester

Unit / Description
1 / Classifying Matter
2 / Measuring Matter
3 / Atoms and Electrons
4 / Periodicity
5 / Bonding
6 / Moles

Additionally, several days will be used for CBA’s and Final Exam reviews.

2nd Semester

Unit / Description
7 / Nomenclature
8 / Reactions
9 / Stoichiometry
10 / Gas Laws
11 / Solutions
12 / Acids and Bases
13 / Thermochemistry
14 / Nuclear Chemistry
15 / Enrichment activities

Flipped Classroom

Occasionally during this year, we will implement a teaching model known as the flipped classroom. In short, a flipped classroom switches around the traditional order of teaching with the purpose of creating a more in depth and supportive environment in the classroom when the teacher is present and able to help students. It allows for students to receive a more individualized attention where my actual face to face time with them is being used effectively. In addition, it challenges students to learn how to take charge of their learning and management their time becoming resourceful learners. Lastly, it provides time for more high order thinking and discussion during class time.