1. SY 2007-2008 Hightower High School Open House Chemistry I Advanced Chemistry I Honors/GT Chemistry I Advanced Chemistry I Honors/GT

2. John Glenn S. Ramon Room: HHS X-8 Email: john.ramon@fortbend.k12.tx.usjohn.ramon@fortbend.k12.tx.us Phone: (281)634-5273 (Front Desk) Webpage: -> fortbend.k12.tx.us -> Campuses -> Hightower -> Faculty -> Ramon, JohnRamon, John Conference: 1st Period (A-Days) 8th Period (B-Days) Room: HHS X-8 Email: john.ramon@fortbend.k12.tx.usjohn.ramon@fortbend.k12.tx.us Phone: (281)634-5273 (Front Desk) Webpage: -> fortbend.k12.tx.us -> Campuses -> Hightower -> Faculty -> Ramon, JohnRamon, John Conference: 1st Period (A-Days) 8th Period (B-Days)

3. Background PhD in Chemistry, University of Houston BS in Chemistry and Bachelor in Secondary Education, De La Salle University Taught chemistry since 1994. Vision: To teach minds… touch hearts… transform lives… PhD in Chemistry, University of Houston BS in Chemistry and Bachelor in Secondary Education, De La Salle University Taught chemistry since 1994. Vision: To teach minds… touch hearts… transform lives…

4. Course Overview Chemistry I builds on the key knowledge and skills introduced in general science (IPC). The goal is to develop in students critical thinking skills that would help them understand the world they live in. Here, students are engaged in laboratory activities at least 40% of the time. Chemistry I builds on the key knowledge and skills introduced in general science (IPC). The goal is to develop in students critical thinking skills that would help them understand the world they live in. Here, students are engaged in laboratory activities at least 40% of the time.

5. TAKS Accountability Major Graduation Requirement: Pass the 11th and/or 12th grade TAKS Chemistry makes up: 8/35 questions in 10th Grade TAKS 11/35 questions in 11th Grade TAKS For Honors/GT Students, I expect no less than Commended Major Graduation Requirement: Pass the 11th and/or 12th grade TAKS Chemistry makes up: 8/35 questions in 10th Grade TAKS 11/35 questions in 11th Grade TAKS For Honors/GT Students, I expect no less than Commended

6. Calendar Essential chemical knowledge and skills are divided into Units that are schedules throughout the year. Major grade tests occur roughly once every 3 weeks. Class work and quizzes as well as homework assignments count as daily grades. A printable calendar is downloadable from my webpage. Essential chemical knowledge and skills are divided into Units that are schedules throughout the year. Major grade tests occur roughly once every 3 weeks. Class work and quizzes as well as homework assignments count as daily grades. A printable calendar is downloadable from my webpage.

7. Grading Policy Major Grade - 50% (At least 3 per Nine Weeks) Daily Grade - 50% (At least 6 per Nine Weeks) Major Grade - 50% (At least 3 per Nine Weeks) Daily Grade - 50% (At least 6 per Nine Weeks)

8. Tutorials Mondays 7:20 - 7:50 AM By Appointment 3:15 - 3:45 PM Mrs. Javier(Y-1)/Dr. Ramon(X-8) Wednesdays 7:20 - 7:50 AM Ms. Jackson(Y-6) 3:15 - 3:45 PM Mr. Adragna(X-4) /Dr. Kempen(X-6) Mondays 7:20 - 7:50 AM By Appointment 3:15 - 3:45 PM Mrs. Javier(Y-1)/Dr. Ramon(X-8) Wednesdays 7:20 - 7:50 AM Ms. Jackson(Y-6) 3:15 - 3:45 PM Mr. Adragna(X-4) /Dr. Kempen(X-6)

9. Notes for Honors/GT Student chemists are required to have an original investigative project for the UIL Science Fair. always be prepared to perform an experiment every meeting: wear proper clothing and close-toed shoes. Student chemists are highly encouraged to take AP Chemistry or other AP Courses. Student chemists are required to have an original investigative project for the UIL Science Fair. always be prepared to perform an experiment every meeting: wear proper clothing and close-toed shoes. Student chemists are highly encouraged to take AP Chemistry or other AP Courses.