Pre-AP Chemistry
Mr. Linderman
A255
blinderm@houstonisd.org
713-865-4400
Office Hours: Tuesdays and
Thursdays 4-5pm
Class Overview
This course will include a comprehensive survey of chemistry integrating the history, theory through
experimentation and application of the discipline. The primary goal of this class is to develop solid critical
thinking skills. This will be accomplished through making observations, developing hypothesis, analyze
experimental data, and create data-based conclusions to describe chemical processes.
Class Expectations
♦ Come to class on time and prepared.
♦ Pay attention to the presenter
♦ Use appropriate language
♦ Following teacher instructions at all times.
♦ Keep your body and materials to yourself
♦ Cell phones must be put away during class.
Materials
You must have a 100 page composition or single-subject notebook and pencils/erasers,
Notebooks may be stored in class.
The following are suggested (and appreciated!) materials:
 Tissues, ream of paper, ream of colored paper
Grading
Tests/Projects = 45%
Labs = 30%
Quizzes/Exit Tickets = 15%
Classwork/Homework = 10%
Late Work & Absences
I expect all work to be turned in on time. The maximum credit that can be earned on any assignment submitted
more than two days late is 85%. No late work will be accepted 48 hours before the end of the grading
cycle.
Failure is not an option. If your student is absent, or earns below a 70% on any assignment in this class, he or
she must come to office hours to correct and retest.
Parent-Teacher Commitments
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Communicate: Either by phone or e-mail, letting me know about any questions or concerns.
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