Course Syllabus

Chemistry

Chelan High School

682-4061

Anderson@chelanschools.org/website: chelanschools.org

Course description Course will introduce concepts in chemistry with an emphasis on preparation for college chemistry courses. Primary concepts explored will encompass chemical stoichiometry, periodicity, gas laws, organic chemistry, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, and chemical equilibrium. Students can expect tests every 2 to 3 weeks with no comprehensive final.

Grading policy Tests constitute approximately 50% of the student’s grade; labs and daily work comprise the remainder of grade.

Percentage break points include:

100-90 A

89      A-

88     B+

87-80  B

79      B-

 78-77 C+

76-70   C

 69       C-

  68      D+

67-60 D

F

Homework assignments will be due the following day unless specified. Extra credit is rare but on occasion issued.

Attendance: Tardy-1^st tardy=15 min detention, 2^nd =30 min detention, 3^rd= office referral

Makeup- students can makeup assignments without constraints if absences are excused. If assignments are turned in late a 10% deduction if points will be assessed.

Rules

1.) When bell rings be seated

2.) Don’t talk when I’m lecturing

3.) Always use eye protection and abide by correct safety rules. As chemistry labs can be

Inherently dangerous.

4.) Treat all with respect

5.) Bring text, workbook, spiral notebook, calculator, and pencils to class

6.) Study for test

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