Pre-AP Chemistry Course Syllabus
2015-2016
Instructor
Mrs. Riley
Contact Information
Classroom: B228
Phone #: (940) 369-1126
E-mail: sriley@dentonisd.org
Conference period: A3: (11:55-1:35) and B2 (9:50-11:20)
Guyer High School
7501 Teasley Lane
Denton TX 76210
940-369-1000
940-369-4965 Fax
Course: Pre-AP Chemistry
✓ Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course
Chemistry is an exciting subject where students will be involved in a variety of hands-on classroom and
laboratory activities as they study the structure, properties, and interactions of matter. This chemistry
course will place an emphasis on problem solving and laboratory skills.
Materials Needed
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Notebook
scientific calculator
1 box Kleenex
1 roll paper towels
notebook paper
Grades
Grades received during this course will be based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards
adopted by the State of Texas for Chemistry. The TEKS being addressed may be viewed along with the
corresponding grades and assessments when parents and students log into their Home Access Center
account. Students may also be able to see current and upcoming TEKS on the weekly lesson plans posted
on their Google Classroom account.
High school grade calculations for a science course:
✓ Major Assessments (Tests): 70%
✓ Minor Assessments (Quizzes, Major Labs, lab interviews): 30%
Along with their Major and Minor Assessments students will be receiving Formative Assessments each
class. Examples of Formative Assessments include: minor labs, classwork, and practice problems.
These assessments do not average into the final grade for the nine week period. However, they should be
used by the student and parent to gauge understanding of the topics being covered. This in turn will help
mastery of Major and Minor Assessments.
What is needed for Reassessment?
1)
In order for a student to retake any Major or Minor Assessment they must have mastered all
Formative Assessments. This will be determined through individual interviews with the student
along with an on-going log of activities performed and mastered during each class.
2)
Students will be given ten school days in which they may be re-assessed from the date they
receive their grade for any Major or Minor Assessment.
Absences
Each student will be responsible for all work missed while absent. Materials and information covered
during the missed class period will be posted on their Google Classroom page.
Tutorials
Chemistry is a class that builds on itself. It is very important to master each topic; otherwise it may
become very difficult to learn subsequent material.
Please, come to tutorials if you are have ANY questions about assignments.
Times are:
✓ Morning: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday beginning at 8:00 to first bell
✓ Afternoon: Wednesday beginning at 4:10- 4:45
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These times are subject to change due to school meetings or functions. Students will be notified when
these changes arise. If another day is needed, please talk with me and we can schedule an additional time.
Tardies, IDs, Dress Code & Headphones, Etc.
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Please be familiar with the “STUDENT HANDBOOK and STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT”. The
handbook will address policies regarding dress and grooming, IDs, tardy(s), absences, cell phone use and
other topics. You may refer to the table of contents to find any specific policy in question. All Denton
ISD and Guyer High School Rules will be enforced in my classroom.
Classroom Expectations and Rules
✓ Refrain from any behavior which prevents me from teaching or your fellow
classmates from learning.
✓ Cell phones are not part of the class unless this particular technology is requested by
the teacher.
✓ Be in your seat & ready to begin class when the tardy bell rings.
✓ Be respectful to others as well as yourself.
✓ Leave the classroom & its contents better than you found them.
✓ All Denton ISD & Guyer High School rules will be in effect.
Discipline Management Plan
✓ Verbal conference/warning and/or detention (8:00-8:30 or 4:10-4:40)
✓ Parent notification and/or detention (8:00-8:30 or 4:10-4:40)
✓ Office referral
NOTE: Laboratory activities are fun and exciting; they are also an integral part of any science course. If
a student should choose to misbehave in the lab, they will be removed from the laboratory setting
immediately and suitable disciplinary action will be taken.
Course Outline
First Quarter Concepts - Scientific Method, Laboratory Safety, Measurement, Element, Compounds,
and Mixtures, Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes, Atomic Structure, and Intro to the Periodic
Table
Second Quarter Concepts - Electron Configurations, Periodic Trends, Lewis Structures, Nomenclature,
and Molecular Geometry
Third Quarter Concepts - Balancing Chemical Equations, Writing Reactions, Dimensional Analysis, and
Stoichiometry
Fourth Quarter Concepts – Solutions, Acids and Bases, Nuclear Chemistry, Gas Laws, Thermochemsitry