Mahopac HS AP/ SUPA Chemistry Course Description:
Our course is the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the
first college year. In addition the program has been specifically designed for first year
chemistry students so they can take two years of curriculum in one year. Our course
meets the objectives of a standard general chemistry course. Students attain a depth of
understanding of fundamentals, and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical
problems. The course contributes to the development of the students' abilities to think
clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic.
Usually the AP/SUPA Chemistry course is designed to be taken only after the successful
completion of a first course in high school chemistry. This program has been modified to
allow students to take the course as a first year chemistry course even though it is not
recommended by the College Board or a standard with Syracuse University.
The students and the program will be evaluated by the following exams:
OPTION #1 Registration for Syracuse University concurrent enrollment credit. You are considered a
nonmatriculated S.U. Student and will receive a S.U. transcript for 8 college credits upon successful
completion. These credits may be transferred to the college you choose to attend. This allows you the time
to take additional advanced coursework, and/or take an ‘easier’ load (fewer than normal credits) if you are
taking multiple time intensive difficult courses. Some students take multiple concurrent enrollment courses
to graduate early. The MAIN DIFFERENCE between our course and the one at S.U. is that we have more
instructional time each semester. There is a per credit charge which is remitted to S.U. This charge is a
fraction of the actual cost. Additional information will be provided this week. Registration is done on-line.
OPTION #2 Take the College Board Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam in May. Some colleges offer
placement into advanced courses and/or a possibility of credit hours (This differs by school).
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A minimum of four topic exams and a final exam each semester (Fall and Spring) equivalent to the
exams at S.U.
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SAT II exam in Chemistry.
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The New York State Chemistry Regents Exam in June.
Procedure:
To develop the requisite intellectual and laboratory skills, our students have a minimum
of 400 minutes (a double period daily) in a five day cycle which is adequate classroom
and laboratory time. In addition, students will have to spend at least five hours a week
studying outside of class.
Laboratory Requirements:
NYS Regents has a mandatory lab requirement. Successful completion of this course
earns one credit in lab science. Each student must complete 1200 minutes of laboratory minutes
and submit laboratory reports as proof of completion. Students not having the logged laboratory
minutes and reports by June 1st are barred from taking the Regents Exam. After the completion of
the class, the lab reports must be kept in school for six months following the date of the exam.
Pursuant to section 7 of the Education Law, Section 8.2(c) the rules of the board of regents: “Only those
persons who have satisfactorily met the laboratory requirements as stated in the state syllabus for a science
shall be admitted to the Regents examination in such science.”
Required notes and reading
All summarized class notes are accessible online at http://www.revsworld.com . Click
on the AP chemistry Icon for a link to Mr. Langella’s notes page which we will be following.
Textbook – Chemistry the Central Science, Brown, LeMay, and Bursten.
Expectations:
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Illegal lateness and absences will be dealt with in accordance with the attendance policy.
Proper school behavior is to be observed at all times.
There is homework everyday and it is to be completed in full by the due date.
A composition lab notebook , three ring section binder, ruler, calculator , and reference
table must be with students at all times
5. Tests are announced at least 2 days ahead of time. Make up tests are given after school
the day the student returns.
6. Quizzes are fair game at any time.
7. Labs are due two days after completion of the experiment. Labs handed in late receive no
point credit but must be submitted to be eligible for the regents. Makeup labs are done
after school within 2 days of returning to class.
8. Students are to follow lab safety guidelines to be covered in class.
9. In case of absence from class for any reason , missed notes are posted our class website.
If absent from class more than one day please contact me at
Revensonm@mahopac.k12.ny.us . Missed notes will be obtained by the next day.
10. Extra help will be offered at least once a week. I am usually available whenever
requested though. Great for additional questions on topics, lab work, exams etc.
11. Grades are based on tests, quizzes labs, and homeworks.
***** My gradebook is on line ( www.mygradebook.com) *****
You will be given all the necessary information to log on. Save this log on information.
Continuous access to your grades will prevent any surprises at interim and report card
times.
12. A calendar of assignments, and links to websites of interest and tutorials, are available
through our class website at http://www.revsworld.com
I will need student and parent e-mail addresses. Announcements and reminders are sent out through
“mygradebook.com”. Home and/or work e-mail addresses are fine. Feel free to e-mail me at any point in
time (Revensonm@mahopac.k12.ny.us). I do check my e-mail often, and will reply as soon as possible.
If you do not have a computer at home, the Mahopac Library has many for public use. E-mail addresses
can be set up free of charge through services such as yahoo.com and hotmail.com . Please talk with your
child or contact me for assistance with this.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE EXPECTATIONS
PARENTS:
Please keep up on your child’s assignments (#12 above) and their grades (#11 above).
E-mail me at any time with questions, comments etc. Parental input and monitoring of a child’s
education really makes a big difference.
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