1. Oliver Weiss oweiss@rjuhsd.us
ROSEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Back to School Night
CP Chemistry   
 Oliver Weiss
X3904
Homework:
-Make sure your student and you can log on to Aeries
-Make sure is updated

2. Lab Exercises & Reports
About The Course
Physical science course based on NGSS practices
Meets A-G college requirements
Use of C-E-R strategies
Common Core & College Ready
Hands-On Experiences
Lab Exercises & Reports
Inquiry based lab design
Scientific reading of various texts.

3. What will your child learn?
What will your child learn?
About matter and how it changes.
Atomic Structure, Bonding, Nomenclature, Nuclear Chemistry, Mole concept, and Reactions
Ability to experiment, model using math, and write like a scientist.
Creating scientific explanations by supporting Claims with Evidence and Reasoning.

5. What will happen if they do not understand it?
What will happen if they do not understand it?  
Test Corrections
The point is to reflect on material learned.
Can increase grade through quality explanations
Priority Period
Time to get help or get caught up
Required attendance for the week if a student has a D, F, or more than three missing assignments on the previous Friday
Parents will be notified on Friday’s through
Peer Tutoring
Tuesday - Thursday
2:35 – 4:00pm (late bus available)
To be held in ADM. 1
Teacher Tutoring
Tuesday and Thursday 1st lunch and afterschool form 2:30-3:15

6. What will happen if they do not understand it?
What will happen if they do not understand it?  
Periodic Progress Reports
Progress reports sent Friday
Parent/Teacher/Counselor Conference
When needed.

7. What can parents do to support their child’s education?
Check Unit outline
Unit outlines of assignments sent at beginning of unit
Check Interactive Notebook
Check for stamps. Blue are great. Red means late.
Check Aeries Routinely.
Gradebook is always up to date within 24 hours.
24-48 hour feedback
Check the comment section for feedback on assignments and attendance.
Check Attendance
They must be in school & ready to learn
Tardies and absences can negatively impact the grade in the course.
Contact Teacher
Students should make the first contact to try to solve the issue on their own.
Encourage your child to communicate with me and we often work out a solution.
Parents are more than welcome to contact me anytime. is fastest.