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HONORS CHEMISTRY 9 SYLLABUS
Centennial High School
2015-2016
Course #: 5353
Course Name: Honors Chemistry 9
Semester 1
Semester 2
Teacher Name: Elizabeth Genskow
Room Number: R215 Phone #: 763-792 -5190
E-Mail: [email protected]
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment
Credit Earned: 1
Course Description:
This honors course has been developed to challenge the needs of highly motivated and capable students in the subject area of science.
Successful students will be those who are motivated, responsible, and diligent in completing homework. Chemistry is the study of matter
and the changes in matter. This course is an introduction into basic principles of chemistry. Some of the topics that will be covered are:
measurements and calculations made in chemistry, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, chemical
equations and reactions, the mole, and organic chemistry.
Course Objective:
Students in this course will:
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Synthesize and analyze scientific experiments.
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Apply the Kinetic Theory of Matter to describe the various states of matter.
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Analyze the arrangement of the periodic table and describe how it can be used to predict properties of elements.
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Analyze evidence for atomic theory and describe current atomic model.
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Justify the Law of conservation of Mass as it relates to balanced chemical equations.
Course Expectations:
Chemistry, like all learning, is a “hands-on” activity. You cannot learn well if you are not engaged. The teacher’s responsibility
is to set up the expectations about what knowledge constitutes “chemistry” and to provide activities and feedback to enable you to gain
the knowledge and skills as well as gauge your progress. Your responsibility is to be actively involved in your learning. You should
also communicate to me how well the class is going for you – then I can modify as necessary to help you succeed.
Attendance: (Three unexcused tardies are equivalent to one unexcused absence)
contributions will be missed if you are absent. When an unavoidable absence occurs, it is up to you to find out what you missed
and you are responsible to find the time to make up all missed work, including labs. Centennial has a building attendance policy that
we will follow (i.e. one incremental grade reduction for two unexcused absences). You are expected to be in the classroom when the
bell rings. If you arrive after the bell rings, you will be marked tardy. All tardies that are not excused with a pass from
another staff member will be unexcused. If you have any questions about an assignment or other attendance questions please see me.
Behavior:
Your behavior sets the tone for all of us. My expectations are that you will be a respectful young adult. You will be held responsible
for behavior that does not meet this expectation. Consequences that will follow are those that are outlined in the student handbook.
1. A verbal or written reminder
2. Student conference
3. Parent contact
4. Restriction of privileges
5. Detention
6. Removal from class
Materials Needed:
Each student will need to be equipped with a calculator, a notebook, a folder, and a writing utensil (pencils and pens).
Lab:
Safety, cleanliness, and correct use of lab equipment are expected (see lab safety form). All lab stations (including sinks) must be
clean before you leave the room. After each class the next class will examine your job of cleaning up. If the next class deems the lab
area unclean the ENTIRE CLASS will loose 25% of the total lab score. You must wear goggles and closed toed shoes to participate in
any lab activity that involves potentially harmful chemicals and/or glassware. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Failure to bring
required materials will result in not participating in the lab and activity. Lab may be made up on the student’s own time before or after
school or during advisory. A one-day notice of upcoming lab will be given and will be a part of the student’s homework.
Technology:
The use of personal electronics is affecting everyone involved with a learning experience.
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If a student is told to stop sending communications, that student must cease the activity immediately.
All extraneous devices are not to be used during class unless authorized for a class-related purpose.
In particular, cell phones are to be turned off and are not to be used during a class.
The use of any electronic devices during examinations is strictly prohibited
Cell phones/camera phones are to be turned off and not used during any testing or examination period. During the testing session
cell phones/camera phones are to be stored in a case, book bag, knapsack, or purse, and may not be placed on the table, desktop,
or individual’s lap.
Centennial Schools reserves the right to restrict student use of district owned technologies and personally owned devices on
school property.
Consequences and retuning of the device are located on page 22 of your student calendar.
1st offense – device taken, parent pick up
2nd offense – device taken, 1 day of ISS, parent pickup
3rd offense – device taken, 1 day of ISS, parent pickup
4th offense – device taken, 3 days of ISS, parent pickup
Severe violations are subject to discipline including suspension, criminal charges, etc
Grading:
There are many components to your grade. Your grade will be weighted by 50% tests/quizzes, 30% labs, and 20%
participation/homework quizzes.
and quizzes.
There are NO RETAKES on any participation quiz, lab, and/or test
Schoology Code: K244N – 6SQH5
Homework:
Homework is a very important part of the course and in order to fully master the topics it is essential that you work carefully on every
assignment and try your best to complete every problem.
The homework policy will closely mimic a college chemistry course. The homework given will be recommended. It will not be collected
for grading. We WILL go over the answers to the recommended homework each day.
Participation/homework quizzes:
Approximately every two weeks we will have a quiz based on our current discussions and the recommended homework. These quizzes
will be individual and students may use any resource (except electronic devices) at their disposal. The majority of quiz content will come
from the recommended homework. Those individuals who actively participate in class and complete the recommended homework should
do quite well on these quizzes.
Labs:
All students must have a designated lab notebook. Each lab write up must include a title, date, page number, purpose, procedure, data,
analysis, and conclusion. More specific information will be handed out separately. Notebooks will be collected and graded at various
announced times.
Tests/quizzes:
Unit tests will be given at the end of each unit. Each test will be 50 questions worth 2 points each and will be completed on scantron.
Restroom breaks and/or any additional breaks will not be allowed during a test or quiz. The test/quiz must be finished and handed in
before the usage of a break. An example of an announced quiz would be able to write the name and formula of the first 36 elements.
Quizzes in this category are different from the participation/homework quizzes. They are closed book.
Make-up work:
In the result of an absence, students can access schoology for a copy of the recommended homework. In the back of the room is a calendar
of availability. Students needing to make up a test/quiz, lab, and/or participation/recommended homework quiz must sign up on the
calendar with the student name and activity to be completed. Only one activity may be completed at a selected time. Students must
makeup work on their own time. I will NOT hunt you down to make up work.
Late Work and Extra Credit:
I will accept late work for a 50% grade reduction. Extra credit will be offered periodically to the entire class. No individual extra credit
will be given.
Misc:
I am looking forward to this semester. Hopefully you can share my enthusiasm for exploring how chemistry is related to the rest
of your world.
In class we will discuss other procedures and routines that will have to happen for the class to work. In the classroom, learning is
the responsibility of the student as well as the teacher. Everyone in the classroom will be expected to treat everyone else
respectfully.
Active and enthusiastic participation is the best way to approach this class. To do well you need to complete assignments, give
full attention to class activities, participate in discussions, learn from the labs, get help when you do not understand, and persevere.
We all learn best by being actively involved.
GRADING
A = 100 – 93
A- = 92 – 90
B+ = 89 – 87
B = 86 – 83
B- = 82 – 80
C+ = 79 – 77
C = 76 – 73
(Exemplary work – 90%-100% mastery of subject goals)
(Proficient/thorough work – 80%-89% mastery of subject goals)
C- = 72 – 70
D+ = 69 – 67
D = 66 – 63 (Mediocre work – 60%-69% mastery of subject goals)
D- = 62 – 60
NC = 59 – 0 (Unacceptable work – less than 50% mastery of subject goals)
(Acceptable work – 70%-79% mastery of subject goals)
I have read and understand the expectations, objectives, responsibilities and grading for this class.
Student Name : ___________________________ Student Signature: ____________________________
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Parent Signature: __________________________ Date:_______________________________________