Regents & Honors Chemistry
Mrs. McAvoy, Rm. 336
Course Expectations
mcavoyp@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
What topics will we study in this class?
This Chemistry course will explore the following topics, which compose the NY State Physical
Setting/Chemistry Core Curriculum: Matter, Energy, Atomic Structure, The Periodic Table, Bonding,
Mathematics of Chemistry, Physical Behavior of Matter, Solutions, Acids & Bases, Kinetics and Equilibrium,
Oxidation and Reduction, Electrochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
What materials are required for this class?
 3-Ring Binder stocked with lined paper
 Pen, pencil, & highlighter
 Scientific or 4-Function Calculator (Graphing calculators are NOT permitted.)
 Chemistry Reference Tables (will be provided)
All of the above materials must be brought to class everyday!
How will my quarter grades be calculated for this class?
 Quarter grades are calculated using a points system. You will earn points on graded
assignments (tests, quizzes, labs, projects), as well as for homework completion and
class participation.
Quarter grade = total points earned x 100
total possible points
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Unit Tests are generally 100 points. We will have a minimum of 3 unit tests per quarter.
Quizzes are 3-25 points each. Quizzes will be given frequently and may be announced or
unannounced.
Homework assignments are 2-3 points each.
Completed Labs are 5-10 points each.
Daily class participation points are earned by: being present in class, being prepared for
class (having a pen or pencil, binder, calculator, and Reference Table), and actively
participating in the lesson and/or lab activity.
There will be NO EXTRA CREDIT given in this class.
What is the homework policy?
 Homework will be assigned daily and checked regularly.
 In order to get credit for a homework assignment, it must be completely done. There is
no partial credit on homework.
 If you are absent when a homework assignment is checked, it is your responsibility to
make sure I see it when you return from your absence; otherwise you will receive a zero.
Is there Extra Help for this class?
 I am available for extra help before every test or quiz, or by request. The extra help
schedule will be posted weekly in the classroom and on my school website.
What are the Laboratory Requirements for this class?
 In order to be eligible to take the Regents Exam, you must complete the required 1200
laboratory minutes and hand in all labs/lab reports.
 You are responsible for placing your completed labs in the lab basket at the end of each
lab period (or by the next class period if it must be finished for homework). Points will
be deducted for labs that are turned in late.
 Students who have not handed in required labs by the end of a marking period will
receive no credit for the labs for the quarter, but have 5 weeks into the next quarter to
complete all missing labs for Regents credit.
What happens when I am absent from class?
 If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to see me about missed classwork,
labwork, and homework and to show me the homework that was due on the day of your
absence. Plan to attend extra help if necessary.
 Music lessons, theater performances, guidance appointments, field trips, etc. do not
excuse you from your classroom responsibilities or your homework! If you know ahead
of time that you are going to miss class, you must notify me and see me ahead of time to
pick up classwork and homework assignments.
 If you are in the building on the day of a test (or an announced quiz), you must take the
test/quiz that day or you will receive a zero. You may not attend music lessons on the
day of a test.
 If you are absent on the day of a test, an announced quiz, or a lab you must make it up!
Make-ups can be done in the Science Resource Room (Rm. 341) and must be done in a
timely manner.
General Expectations and Procedures
 Be prepared and get to class on time! (Not only should you be in the door, but also be
in your seat and have your homework, pen/pencil, binder with paper, reference table and
your calculator.) Referrals will be written for repeated latenesses.
 Do not bring any food into the classroom. It is not smart to be eating food where there
are chemicals around.
 Cell phone use is not permitted in the classroom. This includes texting. Referrals will
be written for cell phone use.
 If you happen to be late, do not disrupt the class! Quietly find your seat and catch up
with where the class is.
 Show respect and consideration towards everyone in the class and expect the same
consideration in return.
 In addition to being posted in the classroom, daily homework assignments, lab due dates,
projects, test/quiz announcements, and my extra help availability will also be posted on
my school website.
 Students and parents should feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.