Chemistry CP

Course Information

Course Description:

Concepts of modern chemistry are presented in this college preparatory course. Major topics include atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical formulas and reactions, mass relationships, gas laws, energy, and thermodynamics. Weekly laboratory activities are an integral part of the course. The content stresses understanding basic theory and requires the application of mathematical skills to the solution of chemical problems. Graphing calculators and probes are used to analyze experimental data. Proficiency in elementary algebra is required and a math review is incorporated at the start of the year.

Google Classroom Codes

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2526 CP (College Prep) Chemistry Policy Sheet.pdf

Grading Policy/Assessments:

HW, CW, Mini-Projects 10%

Labs/ Large Projects 30%

Tests and Quizzes 60%

There will be no extra credit assigned in this course!

Topics to Be Discussed:

Unit 1: The Basics of Science

Unit 2: Atoms and The Periodic Table

Unit 3: Atomic Properties and The Periodic Trends

Unit 4: Naming and Visualizing Compounds

Unit 5: Chemical Reactions

Unit 6: Nuclear Chemistry

Unit 7: Mole Concepts

Unit 8: Stoichiometry

Unit 9: Kinetic Molecular Theory and Behavior of Gases

Unit 10: Heat Energy

Unit 11: Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium

Unit 12: Solutions, Acids, and Bases

Student Expectations

1. Be Respectful

Students should act mature and behave properly, not interfering with the lesson and encouraging others to succeed.

2. Be Prepared

Students wil come to class on time, having all necessary materials with them and will be in their seats when the bell rings, working on the Do Now/Warm Up. ONLY BLUE OR BLACK INK WILL BE ACCEPTED ON ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS.

3. Be Responsible

Students will have assignments done on time and ready to be turned in. You must make arrangements to make up assignments, tests, quizzes, and labs ASAP.

*If you miss the day of a quiz/test you will be expected to take it the next day the teacher sees you.* If you miss more than just the day of the quiz/test, you will make it up within a time frame as determined reasonable by the teacher.

4. Be Proactive

Students should concentrate on understanding the material at the time of discussion and do not be afraid to ask questions. DO NOT get behind in your understanding of a topic. Come to seek help as soon as you have trouble.

Tardiness and Absences:

~It is important that you arrive to class on time. Missing even the first 5 minutes of class can result in your missing important directions or information.

~ If you are absent, you are responsible for the work you missed. Absences do not excuse you from the work you missed; assignments should be turned in the day you return to school.

~For every day you are absent, you have that many days to make up the work.

~If you are absent for an extended period of time, you are responsible to come see me to arrange an appropriate schedule to make up the work.

Class Materials (Overall)

- 1 calculator capable of doing log functions. (TI-32, Cassio fx-300ms, etc)

- 1 3-ring binder at least 1 inch thick for organizing handouts

- 1 2-pocket folder for holding additional papers (optional)

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

- pens and pencils

Class Materials (what to have on you every day)

Calculator
Binder (and Notebook if applicable)
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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