Class Policies

Chemistry/ AP Chemistry
Mr. Moehl
 jim.moehl@bend.k12.or.us
Summit chemistry web page, http://www.summitchem.blogspot.com
Summit AP chemistry web page, http://www.summitapchemistry.blogspot.com/

General Description: Chemistry is the study of the properties of matter. Specific topics will include, atomic theory, chemical and physical changes, kinetic theory, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acid-base equilibrium, and electrochemistry. This course is designed to give the students a solid foundation in fundamental chemistry, with an emphasis on college preparatory.

Text:  iBook Chemistry (Pearson)/ AP-Chemistry: Principles and Reactions (Masterton)

Grading: Grades will be posted on Parent Assistant, and will be based on your performance on a variety of learning activities. These activities are weighted as follows.
55% Tests
20% Labs
10% Homework
15% Final


Overall grades are bases on the following scale: 90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F

• Scientific calculators are required. You will not be able to use you phone as a calculator.

• Your completed homework will be checked daily and needs to be done in a spiral notebook. Everyone needs a designated spiral notebook for chemistry.

• Lab write-ups will count for 20% of your grade.  Neatness will be a factor in the grading. Data and calculations may be the same as your lab partners, but the rest of the report must be in your own work and words. AP will need to have a bound lab notebook in which the labs will we written up in.

• Late work will be accepted for one week past the due date. Half credit will be awarded, unless the late work in question is due to an excused absence.

• Labs need to be made-up as soon as possible upon return from an absence. Alternative assignments may be given in lieu of a lab when the materials for the lab are no longer available. If after one week no attempt has been made to make up missed work, that scores will become zero.

• Tuesday and Thursdays will usually be lab days. The class will be split in half, one half performing the lab, while the other half works outside of class on practice material and viewing videos. Students will then switch for the next lab session. AP will not be doing this.

• Chemistry assignments will be posted through iTunes U. If a student is absent, they will be able to view that days assignment.

• If you do these three things, you will pass this class.
1) Come to class.
2) Turn things in.
3) Ask for help.

Classroom Rules:

• Safety cannot be stressed enough. Anyone not following directions, engaging in horseplay, or endangering others or misusing equipment will be given a referral. This may lead to the permanent removal from class with loss of credit. Report all injuries and spills to the teacher immediately. Students are responsible for the cost of equipment breakage. Goggles are to be worn at all times during laboratory exercises.

• No food or drink allowed. Poisonous chemicals are present in this lab.

• No cell phones. They must be in your pack or pocket.

• Be on time. The consequences for being tardy are: 1st- warning, 2nd-5 min. after class, 3rd- referral.

• Each student is responsible for cleaning up their area, and the stowing of equipment used. Leaving the room before completing the clean up will result in negative mark for that day.

Course Outcomes:

Students will be applying unifying scientific concepts in projects and investigations, within the discipline of chemistry, and will continue their investigations in the benchmarks of “Physical Science” and “Scientific Inquiry”. Career related learning standards addressed include: use of specialized reference materials, use of computer graphics to assist in analyzing trends and patterns in data, the systematic and logical processing of information in conjunction with mathematics to solve problems, and the development of teamwork while working together during laboratory exercises.

To the Parents:

•What can you do to help? Show interest in your child’s chemistry studies. Ask them questions about their day and check to see how they are doing. Set aside time each evening for homework. Try to sit down with your child and read the text together and work a few problems. Finally communicate the importance of education to your child and encourage them with your own genuine interest. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.