Chemistry

2008-2009

 Ms. Ripollone
 

    In this Chemistry course students will learn the facts, formulas, and principles associated with chemical processes.

Students will develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills used in chemistry. The course will present chemistry

in everyday life instances to help students understand the chemical concepts introduced during the year.

Note: The difficulty level of this course is much higher than Earth Science. Students must be

attentive in class and must stay on top of their work. In this course a student can easily fall behind!!

Grading Policy:
2 Quarters 1 Semester grade. (There are two semesters to the year)
Each quarter is worth 40% of the Semester grade
Semester exam- 20%
Each Quarter grade will be determined by the following:
Homework
Tests
quizzes
labs
Projects

 

Homework: No late homework will be accepted. If an assignment is due on the day you are absent, it must be turned in the day you return.  

Tests: I do not give retest. If you are absent on the day of a test previously  announced, the test will be taken on the day you return. If you miss the test review, and return on the day of the test, see me before class.

Labs: Lab makeup is important to the content of this course. If you miss a lab you must see the teacher for make up. The safety guidelines for Chemistry will be reviewed in class. Students are required to review all Lab safety rules with their parents. Students must abide by the lab rules stated in the guidelines. If at any point a student does not abide by these guidelines students will be suspended from lab and a zero will be noted in the teachers' grade book. Lab grades will be an important component of the final average given at the end of each quarter.

Make up work: It is your responsibility to come see me whenever you miss class. Missed work will be completed in the amount of days of your absence unless other arrangements are made. Any missing work not completed in the time allotted will become a zero.

 

Prearranged Absence: If you know previously that you will not be in class (i.e. athletic or club event, doctor’s appointment, etc.) it is your   responsibility to have any homework assignment, lab or project due that  day in my mailbox before you leave or it is a zero. If we are taking a test or quiz the day you will miss come see me the day before you leave so we can set a time to take the test. It is your responsibility to speak to me or another student to get the assignment to be handed in the next day of class. You are responsible for doing the homework, quiz, or test the next day.

Required Materials:           1) Textbook: Prentice Hall-Chemistry-Connections to Our Changing World
                                                2) Three ring binder or Notebook
                                                3) loose-leaf paper (optional)
                                                4) Pencils
                                                5) Graphing calculator
                                                6) Metric ruler
                                                7) Laboratory supplies (occasionally)

Classroom Rules

1) Be in class in your seat by the time the bell rings. If you are not, this will count as a late!
2) Be RESPECTFUL of the teacher and others (ex. no talking out loud, no negative comments about others, no inappropriate conversations or comments in class.)
3) Be PREPARED for class (bring book, calculator, pencils, ruler, etc.)
4) Ask before doing (before getting up to sharpen a pencil, raise hand before speaking etc.)

General Procedures:    

1) Each class will begin promptly when the bell rings with prayer.

2) NO hats are to be worn in the classroom.
3) If you are late to class, bring me the note and quietly sit down and begin the assignment being worked on.
4) If you have a note to leave during class, bring the note to me before class and get the assignment to be turned in the next day. When it is time for you to leave, quietly pack up your belongings and leave.
5) If it is essential for you to leave the room, raise your hand at an appropriate time. Please return to class in a timely fashion.
6) NO gum, food, candy, or drinks are to be consumed in the classroom.

7) Any destruction of school property will not be tolerated. (i.e. lab tables, bulletin boards, etc.)   
8) I dismiss you at the end of class, THE BELL DOES NOT!

9) ALL Students must be in DRESS CODE!

10) ALL Students must wear closed shoes on lab day.

Parents please make sure you are reviewing the Lab Guidelines requirements with your son/daughter. These guidelines are important to the safety of all students in chemistry.

Please make a note of my e-mail and website below

e-mail : dripollone@cghsnc.org (this e-mail should only be used for school related issues)

Website : http://rippie77.sitesled.com/

This website is a backup to edline. It will have all assignments and extra credit. Students will also find helpful links for researching and homework. Please note there is a link on edline to my site; however, if edline does not work you can access the site by entering the address in your web browser.

These procedures will be kept in the student’s notebook for future reference.

Please sign and return to teacher

Student Signature _________________________                                   Date: _______________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________                                Date: ________________