Smola’s Syllabus

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Materials needed: Scientific Calculator! (must have a “log” key) –S–See me if you cannot obtain one. Need one this semester! The usual: Binder, pen, pencil, paper!

Behavior Expectations Respect for Yourself, Responsibility for Your Actions, and to Remember the Rights of Others.

Consequences: 1 st offense: Warning, verbal or written. Student may be moved at the discretion of the teacher. 2nd offense: Conference between student and teacher, may be sent to hall. If problem persists (daily offense), parents/guardians will be called. 3rd offense: After school detention and parents/guardians will be called. 4th offense: Discipline referral form. Horseplay in the lab results in #2, 3, & 4 being enforced at once & a zero for the lab! N.b. Cookie Rule

Cookie Rule: Some say that chemists make the best cooks. This is your chance to be a chemist in your own kitchen. Here is a cooking experiment in which the product is edible. You will need to translate the following chemical terms before you begin to cook. You have one week from the time you were caught not wearing your goggles to complete this obligation to your classmates.

Nota Bene: Some things to note are: If you have to return to your locker for any of the daily materials, you will receive a tardy. Taking time out of class to retrieve your materials is the same as being tardy to class – essentially, lost class time. Always be prepared. Assigned work in due at the start of class. You are expected to participate during class discussions and classroom activities. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the make up assignments when you return. You will have as many days to turn in the assignment, as you were absent (SEE orange folder). Labs must be made up by arrangement with your teacher. Late homework will result in a 50% grade drop the first day late. After that, no late papers may be turned in Red/Green for electronic devices: NO electronic devices may be out while the RED side of the electronic device sheet is showing. All electronic devices, if out while a RED side is showing, will be taken & turned into the office with a referral.

Grading Policy Grading Scale & Report Card information: The WCHS grading scale applies to all classes: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-. A student’s score on an assignment is classified into one of two different categories. The final report grade is weighed by the following method: 90% - Formal Assessments, which include: Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Lab Write-Ups, & Formal Writing Assignments. –R–Retesting: Must be done within 1 week! –D–Don’t forget: Two A’s, each 9 weeks & you are exempt from final exam! 10% - Practice, which includes: Homework*, Practice Labs, Reading questions, & In-class activities. * Not all homework will be graded. However, an answer key will be available for you to check your work to better prepare for quizzes and other assessments.

Extra Help: Extra Help: –I–IRP’s –R–Rose Hulman Homework Hotline – askrose.org –T–Thursdays – after school, or 7:30am mornings –S–Study Groups!!! –T–Tutor? Can contact for $, maybe find an AP student to tutor. –S–Stay on top of it!