Chemistry Honors

Course Information

Course Description

The Honors Chemistry course is a comprehensive introduction to the science of chemistry. It is a challenging course designed for motivated students with strong math skills and an interest in pursuing careers in science or technology.

Laboratory work is used throughout the course to support underlying theory as well as to develop experimental skills. Graphing calculators and probes are used to analyze experimental data. Students are challenged with increasingly complex concepts and problems in preparation for Advanced Placement Chemistry.

**NO SUMMER ASSIGNMENT FOR THE 2025 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR**

Google Classroom Codes

Period 4 - s5g5zvrd

Period 6 - dkiwibml

2526 Honors Policy Sheet.pdf

Grading Policy/Assessments:

CW and Mini-Projects 10%

Labs/ Large Projects 25%

Tests and Quizzes 65%

There will be no extra credit assigned in this course!

Textbook:

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

Topics to be Discussed:

Unit 1: The Basics of a Scientist

Unit 2: Atoms and the Periodic Table

Unit 3: Atomic Properties and The Periodic Trends

Unit 4: Inorganic Nomenclature

Unit 5: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structures

Unit 6: Mole Concepts

Unit 7: Chemical Reactions

Unit 8: Stoichiometry

Unit 9: Kinetic Molecular Theory & Behavior of Gas

Unit 10: Energy and Disorder

Unit 11: Solutions

Unit 12: Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium

Unit 13: Acids and Bases

Class Materials (Overall)

- 1 calculator capable of doing log functions

- 1 3-ring binder at least 1 inch thick for organizing handouts OR 1 2-pocket folder for holding additional papers (optional)

- at least 1 packet of looseleaf, college-ruled paper

- pens and pencils

- at least a 12-pack of colored pencils

Class Materials (what to have on you every day)

Calculator
Binder/Folder
Pen (blue or black ink ONLY for assignments) and/or pencil

Testing Policy

If you are in class at the time of the test…

All in class tests are made with the amount of class time taken into account and hence students are expected to finish tests within the period it is given. Extra time may be requested but is not promised. Extra time is at the teacher’s discretion and decided upon on an individual basis (unless otherwise discussed).

But I didn’t know there was a test…

All tests will be announced before they arrive and a review will be run in class the period before a test. Students are expected to pay attention to such announcements and if unsure, check teacher’s website to keep on top of assessment dates (https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/alyciamckaba).

But I’m confused on ________ (insert topic here)…

The student is responsible to come to extra help or ask questions in class (questions in class might lead to teacher noting that extra help should be attended) about the topic that is confusing them. I am available for extra help EVERY morning starting at about 7:20 AM and after school every day except for MONDAY.

But I was absent…

Students absent the day before a quiz/ test will be required to take the quiz/ test on the scheduled day if no new material was covered, even if they miss a review period. Missing a review period is NOT a valid excuse for putting off a test or quiz.

Teacher may decide to allow an extension of time. The allowance of a test to be made up is not guaranteed.

If you are not in class at the time of the test…

If you are not present for a test, you become responsible for setting up a time to make up the assessment by discussing with teacher the NEXT time you are in class.

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