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Honors Chemistry Guidelines: 2021-2022

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605-3300 ext. 1675

Chemistry is a challenging, cumulative subject. 

You'll have a chance to apply learned math skills. 

Success requires staying current and aiming for a real understanding of each concept.

Schedule

Honors Chemistry 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods

Planning 6th period

Safety

We practice safe science at all times.  Horseplay, unauthorized experimentation, vandalism, theft, or intentional violation of any safety policy outlined in your safety rules will result in permanent exclusion from the laboratory activities and area. 

Safety goggles, aprons, and close toe shoes must be worn for ALL laboratory work.  Gloves are always available. 

Gloves must be worn if your skin is broken/cut, irritated, or overly sensitive; and when specified for work with certain chemicals. 

Inform me of serious allergies.

Materials

• 3 Ring notebook with one divider (1” ring size is too small.) Materials accumulate in the notebook throughout the semester.

Notebooks are to include all unit assignments.  One divider is needed to mark the beginning of each unit's work for scoring.  Notebook checks are a large percentage of the point total each grading period.  If absent, be sure to get classwork and notes made up before the notebook check.  Your first and last name must be placed on the cover of the notebook.  Work is required to be saved in a notebook throughout the semester.

• Scientific calculator

Any scientific or graphing calculator will do. You need a ‘scientific notation’ function, marked 'EE' on the keypad.  Bring the calculator to class each day.  The library has calculators available for annual check-out

Cell Phones

Place cell phones in a collection pocket as you enter the classroom daily.

Grading Policy

NWHS Policy applies a grade floor of 50% for the 1st and 2nd Quarters only. 

• Grade floor does not apply to tests or daily work; only applies to the quarter average. 
• No grade floor in the 2nd semester.
• All classwork, quizzes, and tests must be submitted before the end of the quarter in which they are assigned.
• Deductions are applied for late assignments, tests, and quizzes.
• Students are allowed 3 days for an excused absence to complete make-up work without penalty. (Consideration made for serious, long term illness)

Quarter Averages

45% Unit assignments (homework, lab reports, quizzes, notebook checks, etc.)

55% Tests and Projects

Cheating

No points are awarded for assignment submissions based on the use of unauthorized materials or the fraudulent use of another person’s work. 

Make-Up Policy

Students are responsible for making up all missed work in a timely manner. 

Live virtual instruction sessions are recorded to allow absent student access.

 Goals

Most students count on this course to prepare them for future science classes; including college chemistry. 

In order to meet that goal, you work to understand the concepts behind the problems you work or activities you complete.

Do your own work, ask questions, wonder about what you see and hear, be persistent.

 Be kind to others and yourself.