REGENTS CHEMISTRY
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Mrs. Ermann
1. Course Description
Topics of Study include:
Classification and Study of Matter
Atomic Structure
Nuclear Chemistry
Periodic Table and Chemical Bonds
Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
Reaction Kinetics and Equilibrium
Acids and Bases
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Organic Chemistry
Other aspects of Regents Chemistry include:
Instructor Web Site: mrsermann.wikispaces.com
Well-equipped chemistry lab
Emphasis on lab activities and demonstrations
Use of computer probes
2. Helpful Suggestions to Student
***READ the material assigned for each topic***
***Each student MUST have a scientific calculator***
Be sure that you can do the type of calculations done in each laboratory experiment.
Review the Teacher’s Edition of Unit PowerPoint presentations on the web site
Be sure to self-assess your performance with Practice Tests.
ASK FOR HELP AS SOON AS IT IS NEEDED.
3. Text Titles
Lecture: Conceptual Chemistry: Understanding our World of Atoms and Molecules, John
Suchocki, 2001 Prentice Hall
Laboratory guides are supplied by the teacher.
A Regents Exam review book is highly recommended.
4. Homework Policy
There is some homework to do almost every night. The type and amount of homework
varies with the topics studied and the types of activities. Homework assignments may include
writing lab reports, reading texts and other materials, writing answers to review questions,
writing research papers and studying for tests and quizzes.
Homework may be checked or collected and graded. Late homework assignments will not
be accepted. Late lab reports and other assignments are not accepted unless extenuating
circumstances occur. Any unfinished assignment is averaged as a ZERO.
5. Examination Policy
Tests and quizzes are designed to allow the student to show knowledge and understanding of
the topics studied. The student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of chemical
concepts and the ability to solve problems and complete calculations given sample lab results.
6. Grading Policy
Grading is based on a total points system. A student’s grade is calculated by dividing the total
number of points earned divided by the maximum number of points that could be earned.
7. Attendance
Class attendance directly affects the participation grade. It is the student's responsibility to see the
teacher and make arrangements to make-up any work missed due to a legal absence. Work missed
due to an illegal absence may not be made up, and will result in a grade of zero. All labs activities
and lab reports MUST be made up. Please see my schedule on my website,
mrsermann.wikispaces.com for free period availability. Please send an email to set up an
appointment at: cermann@northsalemschools.org. I am also available before or after school by
appointment. My extra help days are Tuesday and Thursday after school. My SGA period is
Period 9.
8. Tardiness
One detention may be given for each time a student is illegally tardy after three warnings.
All attendance policies put forth by the North Salem School District will be respected.
9. Extra Help
It is the student's responsibility to seek extra help as soon as it is needed. . Please see my
schedule on my website, mrsermann.wikispaces.com for free period availability. Please send an
email to set up an appointment at: cermann@northsalemschools.org. I am also available before or
after school by appointment. My extra help days are Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:15
p.m. to 2:55 p.m. My SGA period is Period 9.