PreAP Chemistry
Mrs. Hopkins
Rm A200
Conference Period: 9:15am-10:11am
Tutorials: Wed. 3:10-4:10pm Room A200; Fridays by appt
Course Description
Welcome to our PAP Chemistry Class! I hope you will find this class rewarding, interesting, and fun. Please familiarize yourself with the class layout and expectations so you may have a successful experience in this class.
Chemistry is the study of the world around you. In PAP Chemistry, We will be studying matter, energy, atoms, chemical reactions, solutions, and more. In addition, we will spend time in the laboratory with emphasis on safety, scientific processes and developing critical thinking skills. Everything in the PAP Chemistry class is geared to prepare the student for success in the AP Chemistry class. *Please note that there is a great deal of math involved.
You will need a binder with dividers and writing utensils every day. Please come prepared. Be prepared to turn in assignments at the end of class each day.
Grading Policy**
**Please refer to the district AP/PAP contract for all Grading and Homework policies
Grade Categories
40% - Major Exams/Major Projects
40 % - Labs/Lab Writeups
20 % - Daily Work/Class Work/Quizzes
Cheating will never be tolerated on ANY assignment. Your parents will be contacted, both parties involved in cheating will receive a zero and the grade will not be allowed to be made up. If you need help on an assignment, ask for help. It is the job of the teacher to make sure that all students understand the lesson. SPEAK UP if you need help!!!
Homework
Any and all homework given will be meaningful to the work done in class. A majority of this homework will be reading, practicing problems, and preparing for the quizzes typically given on Fridays.
All students will be required to do their assigned homework in Google Classroom, unless otherwise stated. Their access will be set up on day 1. It will also be required that all students have access to remind.com either through a computer or on their phone via the remind app. **Late work will be per District Grading Policy.
Textbooks will not be passed out by the teacher, but it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you do NOT have access to a computer or device that you check out a book from the textbook office. There will be a classroom set of books to use during class, but these books may not leave the classroom! The textbook is an excellent resource for students that may struggle or need extra reinforcement. Instructions will also be passed out that will allow you to access the textbook online.
Tests
Regular formative assessments (quizzes, mainly) will be given to check for student understanding. I anticipate that the assessments will be at least weekly, if not 2-3 times per week. These formative assessments will allow me to more accurately determine where the student is academically in my class. These smaller assessments will lead up to Unit, Semester, and Final exams; Exams will be at least every unit.
Make-Up Policy
If you are absent, I have an area at the front of the room (organized by period) that has hard copy work from the week that you may pick up. Most of the work, however, will be posted in Google Classroom. This is YOUR responsibility to check, complete, and turn in. It is also your responsibility to turn the make-up work in to me by the deadline in accordance with the student handbook.
Cell Phone/Device Policy
There are no cell phones/devices allowed in class. They are a distraction and student grades go down because of them.
If you need to charge your phone, just let me know and I’ll allow you to charge it, otherwise, keep it inside your backpack or purse!
Classroom Discipline
Students are to adhere to the Social Contract that we will develop on Days 1 and 2. Any deviation from the contract will result in:
Warning #1: Name written on the board
Warning #2: Mark after the name on the board
Warning #3: Mark after the name and a Teacher Detention/Call home (30 min detention on a scheduled date)
Warning #4: Another mark after the name and Office referral/Call home.
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Syllabus
*Please print this page off and complete the information – Return to Hopkins ASAP for your first homework grade!
The student and parent(s) have reviewed the PreAP Chemistry syllabus and contract and understand that it is the responsibility of the student to follow all rules and to complete and return all work within the time specified by the teacher. The student and parent(s) understand that it is best to contact the teacher in order to address concerns about assignments, safety requirements, and/or policies.
PARENTS- PLEASE VISIT THE ALVIN ISD WEBSITE AND SET UP ACCESS TO SKYWARD, OUR NEW GRADING AND ATTENDANCE PROGRAM, TO BE ABLE TO CHECK YOUR CHILD’S GRADES/ATTENDANCE ON A DAILY BASIS!!!
Parent Access to remind.com - Parents, please sign up for remind.com reminders regarding student work, labs, and tests. This is a very important method of communication for me.
The Code to access remind.com are at the bottom of my homepage.
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