1. Welcome to Honors Chemistry Mrs. Danica Esquivel B11 Please sign in!

2. Mrs. Danica Esquivel 10 th year at CGHS and still loving it! 8 th year teaching honors chemistry Graduate of Schaumburg High School and Marquette University Girls Cross Country Coach Ran 4 half marathons Terrified of buffalo Mom of a 15 month old little guy!

3. Honors Chemistry Chem IS Try! Rigorous course; prep for future advanced level classes. We are in full swing and have had our first test Communicate with me! Both you and your child! desquivel@d155.org

4. What we do: Labs!!! Demos!! Problem-Solve Rise to Challenges Question Make Observations Work in teams Improve ourselves as students, chemists, and people

5. Grades

6. Grading 50% failing grade is assigned to assignments that are not turned in and marked as “Missing” Late work for potential full credit is accepted, but I subtract points from the “Timely Completion” assignment each time something is turned in late. I give a rubric or checklist for every lab with answers and suggestions to improve.

7. Retake Opportunity Any test or quiz! (Assuming it is well-earned) Approximately 2 weeks to complete process Tests and quizzes the week before a grading period ends will “stick” (no retakes) Contract must be fulfilled and upheld Shared information regarding tests (written or verbal results in a ZERO! Meet with Mrs. E Come up with a new learning plan together Rock new test!!

8. Chem Is Try! Chem is FUN! Demonstration: learn through observation, asking questions, and drawing conclusions. Observations: What you can see, smell, touch, and hear Make a guess: Why do you think this happens? Make a connection: What does this have to do with what we are learning?

9. Ask your child Are you reading your notes every night? How are you doing on your labs? Have you asked Mrs. E any questions? (email or in person) How are you participating in chemistry class? What are your plans for retaking the Unit 1 Test? (last day 9/25) What is your study plan for Unit 2 Test? (9/23)