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,jumbo
book cover (or paper book cover)
Grading System: Student grades will be based on a percentage system depending
on the length of time spent on each state standard. 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
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” may be assigned.
3. send a note home and/or call a parent or guardian.
4. assign detention and/or send to the office.
** In some cases, 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. Not going before class is not considered an
emergency.
7.Assignment due dates – All assignments are to be turned in on time.
Assignments not turned in by the time it is due will have sonsequences.
ALL assignments will be completed.
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 assignment 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 during open lunch or after school. 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 FACIAL TISSUE
The signatures on this page indicate that you and your parent or guardian
have read and understand the information in this syllabus. The syllabus will
remain in your binder.
Due date:
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