Chemistry – Syllabus
Instructor
Cary Bloomquist
Email
cbloomquist@agsd.us
Phone
Text and other required materials:
You must be prepared for class daily with the following materials:
Textbook: Chemistry In The Community By: ChemCom, textbook cover, loose-leaf paper, 3-ring binder
(at least 2”), pencils or blue/black pen,
Materials students will need on a case-by-case basis: colored pencils, individual pencil sharpener,
calculator, and sharpie marker
Description:
Prerequisite: Completion and passing scores in 9th, 10th grade science, and Algebra.
This course is designed to provide general instruction in the subject of Chemistry.
Academic Schedule:
The topics that will be covered in Chemistry will be based upon the Alaska State Standards Section B.
We will follow the textbook in the following order:
First semester: Units 1-3: Covering topics such as chemical formulas, atomic structure, the mole, ions,
solutions, chemical bonding, and nomenclature.
Midterm exam.
Second semester: Units 4-7; Covering topics such as Oxidation-Reduction, equilibrium, radiation,
kinetics, nuclear energy/reactions/, organic chemistry, Final exam
Throughout the school year, this schedule may be modified, updated, or changed as I see fit.
You are required to keep a notebook in this class. It should be divided with store bought dividers into
five sections in this order: Notes, Vocabulary/Think, think, think, Classwork/Homework, Labs, and
Miscellaneous. Your notebook will be graded twice each quarter on the following criteria: content,
requirements, and neatness! Your notebook will be graded on my idea of neatness, so if you are not a
neat person, please become one, at least for this class!
Classroom rules:
1) Food, candy, and drinks are not allowed in the classroom at any time.
2) Come prepared to class with all necessary materials *Please note there will be no releases
during the first and last 10 minutes of class
3) Respect all others
4) Talk when no one else is talking!
5) Follow all school rules. (Refer to Student handbook)
6) Follow all laboratory safety rules. (Refer to Laboratory Safety Contract)
Important information:
I absolutely despise cheating. I do not find it funny or acceptable in any form. It is the same as
LYING!
What is considered to be cheating?
 Copying any classwork (bookwork, vocabulary, worksheets)
 Copying lab answers from anyone
 Copying someone else during a test or quiz
 Gleaning information about a test or quiz from someone in another class
 Plagiarizing (including Internet information)
 Using a cheat sheet of any kind
 Generally, turning in work that you have not done yourself
If you are caught cheating you will be given a zero on that assignment/test/quiz. Don’t do it!
Consequences: If you choose to disobey these rules, you will first receive a warning. A second offense
will result in a 10-15 minute detention, either during lunch or after school. A third offense will result in a
parent being notified as well as a referral to your school disciplinarian. For serious offenses, including
those that pose a danger to others or are extremely disruptive, you will immediately be referred to the
office for proper disciplinary action.
Rewards: I will provide rewards in my classroom. These might include verbal praise, phone calls or
notes home, extra credit opportunities, as well as certificates that may be redeemed for homework
assignments or free points on tests or quizzes.
Attendance policy:
Please do not miss class!!! When you are absent from school, it is your responsibility to come and check
the Chemistry binder for any make-up work as soon as you return to school. If you miss notes, get them
from a classmate. I do not allow students to ‘borrow’ my notes. Make-up work includes missed
tests/quizzes, and well as daily assignments. Work missed may be made up according to the policy
established in the student handbook. Work may be made up during your lunch, or during other arranged
times. Labs may or may not be made up depending upon the nature of the activity. Alternate
assignments may be given.
Lab Safety:
Both parents and students must sign laboratory safety contracts prior to the first laboratory activity.
Evaluation:
The easiest way to pass this class is to simply do your work and turn it in on time. I grade virtually
everything you do; therefore, turn in everything COMPLETE and ON TIME, and you will be fine. Late
work will be given half credit if I decide to accept it! Testing days for Science will be Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Assignments are graded on a total points scale. It is easy to keep up with your grade in this class. Simply
keep a running total of your top numbers (what you got) and divide it by the total of the bottom numbers
(total number possible).
EXAMPLE:
95
100

test
+
40
50

quiz
+
60
+
75

laboratory
20
+
20

homework
118
125

test
=
333
=
370

raw score
Semester/Final averages are calculated by the following:
First Semester:
(Quarter #1 Average X 2) + (Quarter # 2 Average X 2) + Mid-term Exam
5
90%
Second Semester:
(Quarter #3 Average X 2) + (Quarter # 4 Average X 2)
2
Final Average:
(Semester 1 X 2) + (Semester 2 X 2) + Final Exam
Grades: 23/25, 67/78, 90/100, 90/100, 34/36, 6/8, 22/22
1st step: Add the top numbers: 23+67+90+90+34+6+22 = 332
2nd step: Add the bottom numbers: 25+78+100+100+36+8+22 = 369
3rd step: Divide the top sum by the bottom sum and multiply by 100%:
332/369 x 100% = 90%
2
Interim reports and report cards will be issued according to the schedule provided in the school calendar.
Examinations:
Mid-term and final examinations are mandatory for all students. No exemptions will be allowed.
Online Support:
The State of Alaska provides a free online tutoring program through SLED. I will be providing
information to students on how they can access this program from home. Feel free to e-mail me at any
time: cbloomquist@agsd.us .
You may also access my webpage to keep up-to-date on current assignments, due dates, future test dates and
projects. The address is
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