Introductory to Chemistry and Physics

Miss Chestnutt Email:

Middletown High School Phone: 240-236-7505

Course Units

Chemistry Physics

Unit 1 – Nature of Science Unit 7 – Forces

Unit 2 – Atomic Theory Unit 8 – Motion

Unit 3 – Elements and the Periodic Table Unit 9 – Newton’s Laws

Unit 4 – Bonding Unit 10 – Energy and Heat

Unit 5 – Chemical Reactions Unit 11 – Electricity

Unit 6 – Acids and Bases Unit 12 – Waves, Mirrors, Lenses, and Light

Supplies

3-ring binder (at least 2 inches) Pen, pencil, eraser, basic calculator

Loose-leaf paper 12 dividers- one for each unit

Grading

1.  Each class assignment receives a specific number of points. The student’s grade is determined by dividing the number of points earned by the total number of points possible and then multiplying by 100%

  1. Ex. 46 points earned and 50 points possible: 46/50 x 100 = 92%

2.  Assignments will include: Labs, tests, quizzes, homework, and projects. One class participation score will be given for each term.

3.  Grading: 90-100 A Superior work

80-89 B Above Average

70-79 C Average

60-69 D Poor Work

59↓ F Failure

Final Grade Calculation: Each term is 40% of semester grade. 55% of the remaining 20% is the final exam and 45% is the average of the three CRES assessments.

40% / 40% / 20%
Term 1 / Term 2 / CRES 1 15%
CRES 2 15%
CRES 3 15% / Final
Exam
55%

Missed Assignments

Per FCPS policy, students will have two days for each day they are absent to make-up missed work. All assignments must be completed before the test for that unit. When you are absent it is your responsibility to get any notes from a classmate and check your class folder for any missed assignments.

General Conduct

  1. Students are to be in their assigned seats and ready to begin the warm-up when the bell rings.
  2. There is no eating or drinking in class.
  3. The use of foul language will not be tolerated.
  4. Respect yourselves and each other.

I have read the syllabus and agree to follow these rules and policies set forth.

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