Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- What do I have to do to get an "A" in this class?
- Do you give extra credit work for this class?
- Why do we have to learn this?
- Do we get to blow anything up?
- What about extra help?
- Do you grade work left with a substitute?
- Ok, so this one is not a FAQ, but a question nonetheless. Here it is...
What do I have to do to get an "A" in this class?
The onus is on the student really. While there are no guarantees, the best
advice I can give you is: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, right along with PRACTICE,
PRACTICE, PRACTICE. It's been said that learning Chemistry is like learning a
foreign language. While you still may not earn an "A," you will become a better
problem solver and that you can use anywhere!
Do you give extra credit work for this class?
No. We all have to take responsibility for our actions. If a student does not do his or her assignment,
then they will have earned a zero. You don't get paid overtime for work not performed on the job
that you had to do to begin with.
Why do we have to learn this?
While you may come across some things in chemistry that have no real application right this second,
all of chemistry is relevant to life. We will cover more of that in class. Plus, the skills you learn in
this class will help you become a better problem solver and critical thinker overall.
Do we get to blow anything up?
Uh, NO!
What about extra help?
During class, if you have a question or are unclear about something, please ask. If it is relevant to
what we are studying, we can find the answer, if there is one. I may even challenge you to find the
answer to your own question! That being said, there are tutoring opportunities available from the
school, so you may want to take advantage of those. Also, there are some websites that may be able
to help you out.
Do you grade work left with a substitute?
Yes. Please make sure you do it.
Ok, so this one is not a FAQ, but a question nonetheless. Here it is...
Does hydrogen peroxide and silver produce enough power to launch a rocket? Check out the
answer:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question159.htm