Anchor Bay High School Ms Marlene Hoeft Chemistry Welcome to Open House Anchor Bay High School Ms Marlene Hoeft Chemistry

Welcome to Your Child’s Chemistry Class I’m delighted YOU joined us this evening. YOU are the most influential factor in your child’s success in school. I am here to help your child succeed this year.

About Me Earned an AAS in dental hygiene from Ferris State University, two BS (Allied Health Education and Biology, with minors in chemistry, general science, and health) from Ferris State University and a Master in Library/Information Science from Wayne State University 19 years of teaching experience at the high school level, 3 years teaching in the dental clinic at Ferris State University Lived in Detroit and graduated from Osborn High School in the ‘70s. Now reside in Fraser with my daughter. Enjoy ballroom dancing and skiing.

Why Study Chemistry? Develop a well-rounded understanding of chemistry concepts that will benefit students who take more chemistry courses, as well as help them make informed decisions on many matters that arise as citizens.

What’s in This Year’s Course? Students will study: Properties of Matter States of matter, Atomic/molecular structure of matter Changes in Matter Making and breaking of bonds during chemical reactions Forms of Energy Electron movement and nuclear changes Energy Transfer and Conservation

About My Teaching Style Teacher and student-led discussions prompted by questioning Labs and lab write ups Power Point Chapter notes with fill in the blank notes Demonstrations Group Activities

Suggested Supply List 3 ring binder or folder Writing utensil Colored pencils Scientific Calculator Donation of Kleenex

How Will Grades be Determined? Tests, Quizzes are 60% of grade, Labs, stamp sheet and homework make up 40% of the grade

Grading Assessments Daily Homework **stamp sheet (50-75 points) per chapter Daily work goes on a stamp sheet but roughly once a week I will collect daily work Quizzes (a couple per unit, 15-50 points) Chapter Test (roughly every 2 weeks, 50-100 points) Labs (20-25 pts) Classwork and other activities vary in points.

Daily stamp sheet

Student Resources That Are Available Textbook: Chemistry (in class set) Supplemental materials: Check my web page for useful Internet links Many good chemistry videos are available on YouTube After school tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other times by special arrangements. Peer tutoring from NHS members on Mondays after school.

Communication Reach me By phone:586-648-2525 ext: 7485 email:mhoeft@abs.misd.net Sign up for Remind Powerschool is updated weekly Weebly http://hoeft.weebly.com