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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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, points)
Chapter Test (roughly every 2 weeks, points)
Labs (20-25 pts)
Classwork and other activities vary in points.

10. Daily stamp sheet

11. 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.

12. Communication Reach me By phone:586-648-2525 ext: 7485
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