Mrs. Allen's Introduction to Chemistry
Welcome back! I am excited that you are in my class and am looking forward
to a very successful trimester. Hopefully this information will answer any
questions you may have concerning this class.
Course Topics:
Scientific approach and measurement
Properties of matter
States of matter
Atomic Structure
The periodic table
Chemical bonds and reactions
Solutions, acids, and bases
Nuclear chemistry
Recommended Supplies: 1 1/2” three-ring binder, loose-leaf notebook paper
(no spiral notebooks), pencil (no pens), 3 dividers, $5.00 lab donation
(optional),jumbo book cover (or paper book cover)
Grading System: Student grades will comprise of 40% test average and 60%
daily average. Daily grades consist of classwork, homework,
quizzes, and labs. There will be a final exam.
All tests and graded assignments will be returned for you to see. You can
always know what grade you are making. After reviewing the graded tests, I
will keep them on file. All other assignments will be kept in the students’
binders.
Grading Scale: A = 100-93 B = 92-85 C = 84-75 D = 74-70
F = 69-0
Expectations: 8 Keys of Excellence:
1. Integrity: Conduct yourself with authenticity, sincerity and wholeness.
Your values and behavior are aligned.
2. Failure Leads to Success: Understand that failures simply provide you with
the information you need to succeed. There are no failures, only outcomes
and feedback. Everything can be useful if you know how to find the gift.
3. Speak with Good Purpose: Speak in a positive sense, and be responsible for
honest and direct communication. Avoid gossip and harmful communication.
4. This is it: focus your attention on the present moment, and make the most
of it. Give each task your best effort.
5. Commitment: Follow through on your promises and obligations; live your
vision. Do whatever it takes to get the job done.
6. Ownership: Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions.
7. Flexibility: Be open to change or a new approach when it helps you get the
outcome you desire.
8. Balance: Keep your mind, body and spirit in alignment. Spend time
developing and maintaining these three areas.
Classroom Standards: Students will:
1. come to class on time and be prepared.
2. be respectful to others/themselves, and school/personal property.
3. be responsible. You will be held accountable for your assignments,
make-up work, and behavior. Please make wise choices.
Disciplinary Procedures: The teacher will:
1. give a warning (either silently or verbally).
2. have a conference with the student. “Write offs” or detention may be
assigned.
3. send the student to the office.
4. send a note home and/or call a parent or guardian.
** In some cases, the first two steps will be bypassed and a direct
referral to the office will occur**
**Tardiness will be handled according to school policy.**
Classroom Procedures:
1.Bell-work – Students are to enter the classroom, take their seats, and
complete the bell-work assignment for the day in the bell-work section of
their binders. There may be other information or directions to follow as
well. These do not have to be written down in their binders.
2.Turning in work – Students will place their work in the assigned basket
unless other instructions are given ahead of time.
3.Borrowing pencils – Students need to be prepared for class by having all
materials needed. If a student needs to borrow a pencil, he/she may do so
by getting one from the pencil holder and leaving a dime deposit. If the
student returns the pencil, then his/her deposit will be returned. If the
pencil is not returned, the student forfeits the deposit and buys the
pencil.
4.Answering in class – Students will not yell out answers in class. Students
will raise their hand and/or I will recognize someone.
5.Attention – When you see fingers ‘counting down’, immediately “stop, look,
and listen”.
6.Restroom/Water breaks – Please tend to these needs prior to class.
Exceptions will be made for students with medical excuses from their doctor
or in emergency situations.
7.Assignment due dates – All assignments are to be turned in on time. If an
assignment is not turned in, a zero will be recorded. Assignments not
turned in by the time it is due, will result in a penalty grade. The
student may turn in an assignment up to one day late for a grade of no
higher than a 70, unless we graded it in class. After an assignment has
been graded and returned, no late grade will be given, so I urge you to do
all assignments on time.
8.Make-up work – Each student is responsible for his/her make-up work. A make-
up folder will be located in the classroom with any missed worksheets or
notes. Students are to obtain their work from this folder. All other missed
work will be on the Table of Contents board. If a test or quiz was given
the first day absent, it will be made up the FIRST day returned. Make-up
tests and quizzes will be given before or after school. If you ride a bus
or can not be at school during these times, please let me know. Do not
assume I know why a test or quiz is not made up. For all other missed work,
you will have one day for every day missed, plus one. Students are
responsible for getting the bell-work missed, as well.
9.Cheating – If a student is caught cheating, he/she will receive a zero on
that assignment. This goes for all persons involved. Allowing someone to
copy from you is the same as cheating. This refers to homework, too.
Remember, we are all held accountable for our choices.
10.Grooming – Please take care of this before or after class. I think you
look wonderful just the way you are!!
11.Class dismissal – Neither the bell nor the clock dismisses you. When
teaching and instruction are completed, the Teacher will dismiss the
class. Otherwise, keep book, notes, handouts, etc. open until you are
dismissed.
Teacher Contact Information:
MHS: 686-0841 email: www.milanssd.org
planning time: 1st period (usually 8:00-9:10)
Wish list:
CLOROX OR LYSOL WIPES large craft sticks
FACIAL TISSUE tennis balls
paper plates flour
ziplock bags baking soda
plastic spoons 5 oz plastic cups
food coloring foaming hand soap
The signatures on this page indicate that you and your parent or guardian
have read and understand the information in this syllabus. The return of
this page will be your first grade! The syllabus will remain in your binder.
Due date:
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