Dear Parent,
My name is Mrs. Marjorie Carosiello and I will be your son/daughter’s AP Chemistry teacher
this year. I am looking forward to this school year because I want your child to be the best he/she can be.
In order to be the best your student must give effort in the classroom and at home. I demand the same from
myself. My goal is to help your child learn a great deal of chemistry and be successful on the AP exam in
May. While this is a difficult course requiring dedication, I am very proud to say that my students have
routinely had a passing rate at least twenty-five per cent greater than the national average! This year is
bound to be a success with total effort coming from the student and teacher, along with parental support.
I would like communication to flow easily between parent and teacher this year. Please feel free
to call me at school (260-5298), if I am not available at that time I will return your call during my planning
time which is fourth block each day. I do not mind if you call me at home (261-7242) if that is more
convenient for you. Please no phone calls after 9:00 pm. My e-mail address is
marjoriecarosiello@anderson5.net. I find email a great way to keep in touch. I check my email several
times throughout the school day and will respond to your questions promptly!
Your student will have an assignment sheet posted on line. This includes class assignments,
homework, and labs for two or more weeks at a time. While it may need to be modified occasionally, I
feel this allows your son/daughter to plan ahead. This information will be posted on our Carosiello's AP
Chemistry Google Page.I will also provide each student with a copy of the chapter objectives,
electronically or in paper form, whichever is their preference. In addition links to the College Board
course guide for AP Chemistry, are on my TL Hanna webpage. Please have your son/daughter take time to
read it at routine intervals throughout the course.
Grade reports are issued at the midterm and at the end of each nine-week grading period. This
means that you should see a progress report every four and a half weeks. Please ask me for a grade update
in between those times if you desire. We also have “Power Teacher” that will allow you to see your
students grades “live”.
I am available should your child feel he/she needs extra help.I arrive at school by 7:50 and will
be happy to help your student at that time. Several days a week I arrive much earlier. Your student is
encouraged to call me if they have any homework questions. Homeroom provides another opportunity for
tutoring. Please do not hesitate to contact me concerning this or any matter relevant to your student
Please fill out and return the bottom part of this document. Again I look forward to a great school
year!
Sincerely,
Marjorie G. Carosiello
Grading Policy for AP Chemistry
Tests: 45% Cumulative test material in 1 to 3 chapters. The test will be assigned at least three
days in advance (but usually two weeks). If it is an excused absence, the test must be made up
after school.
Daily: 45% This includes quizzes, labs, and daily grades. Quizzes may be announced or
unannounced. They usually cover the previous day’s lesson; may come at the end of a lesson to
cover the day’s objectives.
Lab reports/abstracts must be typed or neatly written in ink. I will provide the format for the
report. 10 points are deducted for each day that a lab report is late.
Exam: 10% Cumulative on the material covered throughout the year.
Homework: This is a college level course and mastery of the material is critical for success. It
is my expectation that homework will always be done and students will ask questions
(including calling me at home), come for extra help as needed. I may or may not take up or
check homework. I may also give unannounced give quizzes that mirror homework problems.
A special note on labs; For safety reasons proper lab attire (long pants and closed toe shoes) are required
in the chemistry lab. Safety glasses are worn at all times. No exceptions! I will not make up labs after
school because of “forgotten” clothing. I have a limited supply of shoes and pants that I can loan rather
than your student receiving a zero. Students will always be given ample notice for labs. If they would
rather, they certainly can leave a pair of shoes and pants in their locker.
Classroom Rules and Polices
Teacher’s Role
1.present material in an organized, enthusiastic manner
2.help students become problem solvers
3.give no busy work
4.grade all activities in a timely manner
5.hold students accountable for their actions
Student’s Role
1.be present and on time
2. be in charge of your learning and growth
3.success requires only consistent, dedicated work
4.complete all work to the best of your ability
5.performance counts
The #1 predictor for success in graduating from college is the number of rigorous courses (honors,
AP , IB) completed successfully in high school!
For each AP class a student completes, they double their chance of graduating from college. The
average graduation rate is 52%.
TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, A STUDENT NEEDS
1.to understand that learning is a continuous and uneven process
2.to understand that vocabulary and basic knowledge of the subject is the essential starting point
3.to be able to overcome the lack of immediate success (temporary failure)
4.to study apply varying techniques
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comparing and contrasting
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analysis and interpretation
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induction and deduction
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questioning skills
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problem solving skills
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rote memorization
I believe that I have the very best students at T.L. Hanna High School, and as such my students behave
accordingly. I have one classroom rule:
Treat others, as you would like to be treated.
On the rare occasion that my student do not follow that rule I have the following consequences.
Consequences
1.
First offense, the student will be warned.
2.
Second offense, the student will receive a 30-minute detention, and parental contact.
3.
Third and subsequent offenses, the student will receive a referral to the office and an hour
after school.
4.
Any offense deemed severe enough will be sent to the office immediately.
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I have read the policies and rules of Mrs. Carosiello’s class. I agree to abide by them.
Student’s Name (print) ______________________________________________________
Student’s Signature _________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature __________________________________________________________
Parent’s E-mail _______________________________________________ _____________