Honors Chemistry Syllabus 2014-2015

Online Textbook: Go
to D. H. Conley Website

D.H. Conley High School

Ms. Coburn
Requirements and Basic Information:
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You must pass the course with at least a 70 average.

You can not be absent for more than 7 days! Do not allow yourself to get into trouble quick by
missing school. Attendance is an easy requirement.-BE HERE!
Students are responsible for any missed work when out due to illness or school related events. All
work must be completed within the 3-day grace period.
Chemistry remediation is offered during the week when needed. Please use the designated Viking
Rap Period for tutoring. If you need more time for assistance I ask for at least one day notice if
you will be attending before or after school to make arrangements. There is a sign up board in the
classroom. Most sessions are offered Tues-Thursday until 4:15 in the afternoon. (If students do
not have a ride at 4:15, they will not be allowed to stay after.)
Students will know their averages approximately every three weeks. They will receive progress
reports each marking period. Each teacher is to provide all students with one progress report
during the mid marking period. Parents can join Powerschool and see grades daily,
Students receive a calendar for each month on www.edmodo.com, telling each night homework
assignment and daily schedule. This calendar may be subject to change due to uncontrollable
circumstances. Students are responsible for checking the site to keep up with assignments and
pay attention to class time for changes.
Students are required to join the class www.edmodo.com account and parents are strongly
encouraged to join as well. Text messages and alerts are sent daily of notifications of class
assignments, tests, and daily topics being discussed. This allows students and parents to stay in
constant contact and up to date in our class.
If you need to contact Mrs. Daniels, you can do so by using www.edmodo.com or email to
danielk@pitt.k12.nc.us or call 252- 756-3440 ext. 5904.
You must have the following supplies:
-3 RING BINDER to keep notes and handouts in. They will be graded periodically.
-Loose leaf Paper
- Scientific calculator
- Pens/Pencils

TENATIVE SCHEDULE:
1st Six Weeks: Intro, Lab Safety and Review, Significant Figures and Density, Atomic
Structure, Nuclear Chemistry and Medicine, Electrons in Atoms, Chemical
Periodicity, and Chemical Names and Formulas PROJECT: Periodic Table Project
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2 Six Weeks: Chemical Bonding, Crystalline Quantities, Chemical Reactions, Redox and
Electrochemistry, Stoichiometry, and States of Matter PROJECT: Professions in
Chemistry
3rd Six Weeks: Gases, Thermochemistry, Solutions, Reaction Rates, Acids, Bases, and
Neutralization PROJECT: Uses of Nuclear Chemistry

GRADING POLICY:
Grade Scale: 93-100 A; 92-85 B; 84-77 C; 76-70 D; below 70 F
Types and Percentages:

TEST (tests, Formal Labs and Projects) - 60%

CLASSWORK (Quizzes, daily work, minilabs, notebook, news articles) 30%

HOMEWORK 10%
Class Rules:
1. Be honest.
2. Be responsible and be prepared.
3. Be respectful of others and their
property.
4. Follow directions.
5. Be in seat and ready for class when bell rings.
6. No food or drinks in classroom.
7. Follow all guidelines as outlined in the safety agreement
and the student handbook.