Chemistry in the Community 2011-2012
Ms. Posluszny Mrs. Carter
Email:KPosluszny@ebnet.org Email: KCarter@ebnet.org
VoiceMail:(732)613-6901Ext.4186 VoiceMail:(732)613-6901 Ext.4459
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*Classroom Guidelines and Student Expectations*
1. Always come to class prepared each day with the necessary materials and be
ready to work. Locker passes will NOT be issued to retrieve forgotten
items. You must bring the following items with you each day to class:
A. Your notebook(A three ring binder with paper and your class
handouts/worksheets)
B. A scientific calculator (NON - GRAPHING). ONLY non-graphing calculators
are allowed to be used on any evaluations (tests,
quizzes, Midterm Exam, Final Exam, etc.)!
C. Pen and pencil. A highlighter will also be helpful.
D. Student ID. This is school policy-don’t waste our time making us remind
you to wear them. It must be worn in the “zone” the whole period (when you
enter the room until you have left our room)
E. 1 GB(gigabyte) travel or jump drive for your projects.
2. Check my website daily. After 3:15pm the assignments are set for that
day. Assignments and other important class information will be posted on my
website. If you are unsure what work is due, you are expected to check my
website. It is also expected that you will leave yourself enough time to
check the website and obtain the assignment. It is a good idea to have the
number of a friend in class to call if something happens to your computer and
you can’t check the HW.
3. Be on time to class. Lateness will not be tolerated. Being on time means
that you are in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Lateness
will be handled according to EBHS School Policy. The first late is recorded
as a warning. Any further lates, are reported to the administration. If you
are detained by another teacher or administrator, it is your responsibility
to ask them to issue you a late pass. If you do not have a valid written
pass in your hands when you enter the room, you will be considered late.
4. When entering the classroom you are expected to take your seat and begin
working on the DO NOW on the board. Also on the board will be info about the
homework assignment that is due the next day. Copy this info/homework into
your agenda. It is your responsibility to check the homework that will be
posted on my website each day- so there is no excuse for not knowing what is
due.
5. Class is from bell to bell. I will dismiss you. If you have completed
your class assignment, you may begin working on your chemistry H.W or Lab.
Do not “pack up early”. Remain in your seat and do not line up at the door.
6. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what was missed.
Check the class website for your homework. We will not chase you down for
missed assignments! Missed work will be made up according to school policy.
For every EXCUSED day absent, you will have two days to make the work up. If
you miss a lab, you will need to stay afterschool to make it up. Lab work
must be made up within one week of your return. If you are absent the day of
a test or quiz and you were in class the day before; you will be required to
make up the test/quiz the day you return to school. Also, ALL make-up
work is to be handed in directly to Ms. Posluszny or Mr. Chinni- not another
teacher or substitute.
7. Your grade will be determined by the weighted average of the following
components:
A. Tests/ Quizzes ……………………….50% D. Classwork……………………......…...10%
B. Labs……………………………….….15% E. Homework………………...………….10%
C. Projects ………………………………15%
As per district policy, there is no extra credit or the retaking of tests in
this class. In order to pass this class, you must achieve a final average of
at least 60% based on tests, quizzes, labs, homework, and classwork.
8. The tests and quizzes in this class are based on the information you have
received from class discussions, homework, textbook readings and labs. It is
important that you take notes and participate in all work done in class.
Tests and quizzes make up 50% of your grade. Quizzes do not have to be
announced.
9. Lab reports count as 15% of your grade. All reports are to be completed
in blue or black ink or typed in the format directed. Lab data is the only
part of a lab that should be identical to your lab partner. Procedure,
Observations, Calculations, Questions and the Conclusion should be in you own
words. Lab reports are due on the stated due date. Ten percent (10%) will
be deducted from your lab grade each day the report is late. A lab is
considered to be late if it is not on my desk at the beginning of the period
stapled and without paper fringes!
10. Chemistry Lab Procedures: It is absolutely essential for you to abide by
all safety guidelines established in this classroom. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE
ALLOWED IN A SCIENCE LAB. THIS INCLUDES WATER BOTTLES! You are required to
come to each lab period properly dressed and are expected to wear safety
equipment as directed. No open-toed shoes or shorts will be allowed. Long
hair must be tied back. Safety goggles will be worn during all labs and class
demonstrations. If you do not come properly dressed, or do not follow all
safety guidelines as directed by your teacher or written in the lab, you will
not be allowed to complete the lab and will receive a ZERO!
11. Homework will be assigned every night in chemistry. The assignment will
be reading the text and/or assigned questions from the text or a worksheet.
This work will be collected or checked the next day. Homework is due at the
beginning of class. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED! You are expected to
attempt and complete all of the work assigned. Homework not turned in or
completed at the start of class will be given a zero. Lab reports and
projects turned in late will have their grade lowered by 10% each day. You
can also check my website daily for the assignment – so there is no excuse
for not knowing what is due.
12. Packets: Do not lose them - you will not be given another. Pages will be
assigned for H.W. and C.W. Do not separate any pages, but you may staple
work on a separate sheet of paper to a page. You may be asked to turn in the
work for a page on a separate sheet of paper. Pages may be checked for a
grade at any point. All required work must be shown or attached to THAT page
for credit. The entire packet is due on the day of a test!!!
13. Projects count as 15% of your grade. It is important that you not wait
until the last minute to begin them! Please ask for help as soon as possible
if you are having any problems so that you can complete your project on
time. You are expected to complete each project individually unless partners
are specified in the directions. Outside sources must be properly sited in
your project. Projects turned in late will have their grade lowered by 10%
each day
14. Written work must be neat and complete. If we can not read your
handwriting, we will not be able to grade your work. When solving a problem,
all work must be shown as directed in class. You will not receive credit for
simply writing your answer. NO WORK = NO CREDIT.
15. Academic Integrity. In class, you will be working in cooperative
learning groups and will have lab partners. Group discussions and sharing
ideas with other students are an important part of chemistry. But, you are
expected to complete all graded written work on your own (ex. homework, labs,
etc). If an assignment is a group assignment, it will be clearly defined as
a group assignment and will be graded as a group grade. Otherwise, assume
all assignments are individual. Knowingly copying or providing answers
to/from another student will be defined as cheating. Outside sources must be
properly sited when used in written work or projects. In addition, using
banned materials on a test, quiz, lab, homework, or classwork will be
considered cheating. Please ask if you have any questions about your
assignments or work. The consequences for cheating will be in accordance with
the East Brunswick Academic Integrity Code.
16. Passes to bathroom are kept at a minimum for safety reasons. I need you
in my room from bell to bell.
17. Fire drills. If we are in L-5, we will meet outside behind H –Hall by the
back gate. If we are in L-9, we will meet outside behind K-Hall. You must
meet and stay in our designated spot. We have to take attendance. If you do
not report to us, you will be written up.
18. What NOT to bring to class: Cell phones, ipods, MP3s, PDAs, cameras, palm
pilots, laptops, etc. or any other items that are unsafe or distract from
learning will be confiscated and turned over to the office as per district
policy.
BE AWARE THAT if your phone goes off during class, you will receive a zero
for the class assignment! This includes labs, tests, quizzes, the midterm or
the final … for any assignment you will given a ZERO!
→19. Failure to follow the above rules/guidelines will result in a loss of
points to your weekly grade.
20. Extra Help- Please come and see us as soon as you are having any
difficulties. We are available for extra help before and after school- just
ask! Ms. Posluszny is generally here everyday after school. Mr. Chinni is
here very early in the morning. Let us know if you plan to come see us.
We look forward to working with you to have a fun, successful and
informative year in Chemistry!!!
