2.  Our text is Chemistry by Brown & LeMay  I have asked students to leave their textbooks at home.  I have extra books to use in the classroom. http://www.pearsonschool.com/live/images/custom/access/brown_chem_10th.jpg

3. The Ultimate Equations Handbook. We will use this text when learning about reaction predictions. These are an excellent resource for learning and practicing reaction predictions. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TjhUTfdaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

4. Atomic Structure Bonding Reactions Stoichiometry Gases Acids/Bases Equilibrium Kinetics Solutions Organic Topics are taken from the College Board requirements.

5.  Expectations Students must be self motivated Students will create and maintain a “college level” laboratory notebook Completion of the AP Chemistry exam Students should form study groups to work through problems, review for exams and prepare for the AP exam.

6.  PRIDE PACT:  Every class has created a PRIDE Pact outlining the agreed classroom expectations and behaviors.  Students and teachers have signed the PRIDE Pact to signify ownership in our classroom community.

7.  I will give written homework per chapter  Homework (later in the course) will also include sets of reaction predictions.

8.  60% Assessments  40 % Homework/classwork (including exams, reaction predictions, quizzes, lab reports and homework)

9.  The HCPSS grading application is called Aspen.  As soon as the Parent Portal is available, parents and students, will be able to access grades and attendance in one location.

10.  The AP Chemistry exam is the first Monday in May  2012 exam cost was $87.00 (I expect this year’s cost to be similar)  Study Guides:  I like… Barron’s 5 Steps to a 5

11.  My e-mail address is: jodie_molchany@hcpss.org (please type your student’s name on the subject line) My website is: www.mrsmolchanyswebpage.yolasite.com