Mrs. Vargas Chemistry Expectations Consequences Rules Honors 2018-2019 How to contact me CLASS MATERIALS evargas@hemetusd.org (951) 766-9030 x 319 www.MrsVchemistry.weebly.com http://www.westerncenteracademy.com/ Required: ☐ Four highlighters ☐ 2 College-ruled, 100 page Composition notebooks ☐ Charged Chromebook ☐ Scientific Calculator (must be able to do log and exponents) Recommended: ☐ Post-It notes ☐ 2 pencils ☐ Colored correcting pens ☐ 2 pens ☐ One pair of scissors ☐ 2 Rolls Scotch tape or 2 glue sticks ☐ Metric Ruler ☐ 1 Box of colored pencils Room 19 Class Procedures Grades 1. Raise your hand for permission to speak (no blurting). 2. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat (no wandering). 3. Begin working on the DRQ right when class begins. 4. Use the restroom during passing period. 5. Maintain a clean and orderly work area and keep walkways clear. 6. Bring all of your supplies to class daily. 7. Complete all of your work and turn it in on time. 8. No eating or drinking in the Lab. 1. Follow the First Principle: Treat others the way you want to be treated. 2. Be Respectful of yourself, those around you and their property 3. Be Prepared by being in your seat with all necessary materials at the start of class 4. Be on Task when in class by turning off personal electronics and completing all assignments on time. Expectations 60% 35% 5% Assessments Assignments Participation 5% Consequences Parents and students are strongly encouraged to check the Aeries Parent Portal on at least a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class. Parents, please ask your student to show you their science notebook each week to check for homework and practice test completion. You may also use it as a tool to test their understanding.  Rules 1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal reprimand/reminder to student. 2. Moved and/or Write Sentences: the student will be moved to a new seat 3. Sent Out of Class or Lunch Detention: short time spent in another classroom or during lunch to contemplate conduct. Parents will be contacted. 4. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately referred to administration for severe behavior problems.

Mrs. vargas Chemistry science notebooks Absentee Policy 2016-2017 Honors Chemistry Mrs. vargas 2018-2019 science notebooks Absentee Policy 2016-2017 Yes, we did something important while you were absent. Students are responsible for getting missed work before or after class. Students will have one day for every day absent to complete and submit the missing work. Please check the handout bin and google Classroom for worksheets. Homework that was stamped while the student was absent must be stamped on the day the student returns or it will be counted as late, ½ credit. Homework that was assigned while the student was absent must be stamped the day after the student returns to class. Students are responsible for getting homework stamped before or after class. If a test was administered on a day a student was absent, the student must make arrangements to take the test during lunch on the first day the student returns. All students will be required to keep a science notebook containing class work, homework, as well as other assignments. Homework will be stamped for credit daily and notebooks will be collected and graded bi-weekly. Students will keep a second notebook for lab reports. Students are responsible for bringing BOTH notebooks to class every day and keeping track of their notebooks until they are collected. Late homework and/or homework that has not been stamped but is complete will count as ½ credit. SAFETY During the course of the semester we will be using various chemicals, glassware, and heated materials. In order to maintain the safety of all students, safety rules must be followed at all times. The safety rules are listed on the Safety Contract which must be read and signed by students and parents. Any student unable to follow lab safety rules will receive a zero on the lab. There will be no make-up assignment. Students not wearing goggles during a lab will lose 10 points (25%) on the lab. Plagiarism TEST CORRECTIONS Plagiarism is the taking ideas and writings of another and passing them off as one’s own. In this class, plagiarism includes... 1. turning in another’s work as one’s own 2. copying work from a friend before class (or while in another class) 3. including a source but failing to cite it 4. copying an author’s exact words and passing them off as one’s own Students caught cheating/plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for the assignment and the teacher will notify administration and parents. The opportunity for test corrections will be given on some of the multiple choice tests.  Students will be able to recoup ½ point values back for each question corrected. Corrections will only advance a score to 75%. ALL incorrect answers must be completed to get credit. Corrections that do not follow the instructions will not be graded. I, ________________________________________, have read and understand the rules and expectations for Honors Chemistry. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact my teacher if I have any questions or concerns Student signature ___________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature ____________________________________