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GATHRIGHT, LISA |
CHEMISTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
CHEMISTRY:
Chemistry is a process of inquiry that studies matter, its composition and
structure, and the changes which matter undergoes. It is a body of systematized
knowledge gained from observation, study, and experimentation; it is both an
intellectual and experimental science. Primary goals of this course are to
increase students' awareness of the importance and pervasiveness of chemicals
and chemical processes in our world, and to develop conceptual understanding of
chemical principles, proficiency in mathematical skills related to solving
chemical problems and in process skills including manipulating, classifying,
observing, inferring, predicting, explaining, analyzing, and synthesizing.
Topics of study include: matter and energy, phases of matter, structure of
matter and periodicity, quantum mechanics and bonding, chemical reactions and
equilibrium, water chemistry, chemical kinetics and thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. It will be necessary for students to
have a scientific calculator for this class.
ABSENCE POLICY AND MAKE-UP WORK:
1.
Class attendance is mandatory; you must present an admit slip upon
returning to class after an absence, or you will be sent to the office to
obtain one (and receive an unexcused tardy).
2.
All work due the day you were absent is due the day you return to
class.
3.
Make-up work must be discussed with your teacher before/after
school during tutorials.
4.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
5.
If you are absent the day before a previously announced test, and
return the day of the test, you will be required to take the exam. Special
circumstances will be discussed with your teacher. Make-up tests will not be
the same as the regularly scheduled test.
If a student is going to be absent the day of a test they should make
arrangements to take test before they leave campus.
GRADING POLICY:
HONORS
1.
The test average will count 75% of your overall average; the daily
grade average will make up the remaining 25%.
2.
Daily grades consist of graded homework, class assignments,
announced and unannounced quizzes, and lab assignments.
3.
Deficiency reports will be sent to any student whose average falls
to 75% or below, and parent calls will be made.
REGULAR
4.
The test average will count 67% of your overall average; the daily
grade average will make up the remaining 33%.
5.
Daily grades consist of graded homework, class assignments,
announced and unannounced quizzes, and lab assignments.
6.
Deficiency reports will be sent to any student whose average falls
to 75% or below, and parent calls will be made.
LAB FEE
The Spring Hill HS
Science Department is asking that all science students pay a lab fee of
$5.00. If you wish to write a check
please make the check out to Spring Hill ISD.
Lab fees will be used to purchase supplies such as batteries, Chemistry
Helper periodic table and is a glassware replacement fee. Students should be bringing home a letter
about this fee so that parents can read more about it. Please e-mail me if you have any questions.
TUTORIALS
Please come in
for tutorials before or after school if you are having trouble in class. Tutorials are Monday – Friday beginning at
WEB SITES FOR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS: 
TUTORIALS AND HELP WITH CHEMISTRY
http://www.nclark.net/ChemReview
www.chem.uiuc.edu/webFunChem/GenChemTutorials.htm
www.sciencegeek.net/Chemistry/taters/directory.shtml
www.sciencegeek.net/Chemistry/Millionaire/index.html
http://www.sparknotes.com/chemistry/
STUDY SKILLS/HELP WITH TEST ANXIETY
www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
campushealth.unc.edu/content/view/466/65/
SITES FOR
ELEMENT PROJECT
Summer Assignment for Advanced Chemistry!
1)
Memorize the first 54 elements of the periodic table (name and
symbol). Be sure and learn how to spell
each element. A test over these elements
will be given the second full day of class. Extra summer assignments
will be left on the front counter at the high school office.
2)
Review the handouts picked up on significant figures and rounding
we will begin the first day with these topics.
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm?gclid=CLeMycnVoOCFQPrygod7T8bLg
AP BIOLOGY
I am very excited about
this new class at
Summer Assignment: 
Be sure and check out
the AP Campbell Biology textbook before summer starts. You must read the first
3 chapters and answer the questions that you picked up at the meeting. If you didn’t pick up the questions then check
with the front office there are extra copies on the front counter. Remember the first day of class you will have
a quiz over these first 3 chapters be prepared for multiple choice as well as
free response type questions. Also
remember to collect your rolly pollies/pillbugs.
Happy Summer!!
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