1. Today’s objectives: Get Acquainted Find out what to expect Homework: Read and sign contracts Complete survey Gather supplies View website and read PP 1 a, b, c Today’s Handouts: HC Syllabus, Survey, Academic Contract, Parent letter, STEM Syllabus, STEM handouts Welcome to Honors Chemistry!

2. What is Honors Chemistry? Lab based college preparatory class Prepares students for AP Chemistry 2

3. What does taking the AP exam and doing well mean to me? Financial Benefit At Miami University* in Oxford Ohio:  Acceptable score 3 to 5  Score of 3 earns credit for CHM 111 including lab (4 hours). Worth $2,250 for an in-state studentCHM 111  Score of 4 or 5 earns credit for CHM 141, 142, 144, and 145 (10 hours). Worth $5,600 *Similar benefits but different pricing at other state schools.CHM 141

4. What does taking the AP exam and doing well mean to me? Benefit at Ivy League and other private schools: Make your freshman year easier Level the playing field (your peers will have all taken lots of AP courses) Acceptable scores 4 or 5 Impress College Admission Counselors Develop College-Level Academic Skills Save Money/Time – graduate sooner Choose a Major Sooner/register earlier Take More Elective Classes in College Add a Minor or Second Major More Easily

5. Next, Lets look at our handouts Honors Chemistry Syllabus Safety and Academic contract Cornell notes template Parent letter Student survey STEM Syllabus STEM – What do I need for STEM?