Honors Chemistry I
Semester 1 2015-2016
Instructor: Mrs. Soto
Phone: 980-343-5800
Email: jenniferg.soto@cms.k12.nc.us
Website:
http://sotochem.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30
Introduction
Honors level Chemistry is a semester long course
designed to teach basic chemistry concepts with an
emphasis on quantitative relationships. This is a
flipped class where students are responsible for
watching & taking notes on assigned videos at home
so that they can work with the material in
class. Prerequisites for this class are successful
completion of Algebra I and Geometry.
There is an extra quality point associated with this
class. Students will be required to master outlined
chemistry objectives with extended topics following
an accelerated pacing schedule. This class will be
taught using a thematic approach, centered around 7
real life themes.
Supplies
pencil or pen (blue or black)
bound composition book
scientific or graphing calculator
1-2 in. 3 ring binder
7 dividers: (one for each unit)
highlighter
¼ inch graph paper
ream of paper (last names A-L)
paper towels (last names M-Z)
Access to Internet
Course Goals
Students will be prepared to be
critical & independent thinkers.
Students will be able to use
scientific problem solving to
address scientific and societal
issues.
Students will understand that
science is a cooperative effort.
Students will learn how to conduct a
lab investigation & be able to
interpret & communicate their
results.
Curriculum Calendar
1st quarter
2nd quarter
Unit 1: Scientists Tools
Unit 4b: Glow in the Dark
Unit 2: Antacids
Unit 5: Soap
Unit 3: Airbags
Unit 4a: Glow in the Dark
Unit 6: Sports Drinks
Unit 7: Hot & Cold Packs
Testing
Test days for science are Thursday & Friday. If you fail a
Unit test, you will have the opportunity to earn points
back to your test, not to exceed a 70% by completing a
test analysis form within 2 weeks of the original test. This
can only be done on Mondays.
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Class Behavior
1. Actively participate in class & respect the rights of
every individual in class. Please raise your hand
when you want to ask a question or express a thought.
2. ABSOLUTELY no food or drinks are allowed in the
room or lab area. Water bottles are to remain in your
backpack. Do not take them out!
3. Don’t be tardy! Be prepared for class!
4. The bell does not dismiss the class, I do! Please
remain in your seat. Do not stand by the door.
5. No cell phones are prohibited in class unless we are
working with them as part of a lesson. A sign on the
board will let you know when usage is allowed. A
bonus will be applied to your grade for following this
rule.
Expectations
Upon Entering
Class
As you enter the room,
pick up any handouts
from the computer
station. If you were
absent, check the MakeUp Work station to pick
up any missed handouts.
Place late work, work
from an absence or any
other items that need my
attention in my "inbox”.
Make Up Work
Each student is responsible for getting missed assignments due to an
excused absence. Failure to complete any missing work in the allotted
time will result in a zero. I Will Not Come To You! After an unexpected absence, go to the
Make-Up Work station & pick up missed handouts from crate. Consult a student from class or the
wiki calendar for class details. Fill out quiz/test request form & submit to me as soon as possible.
For each day you are absent, you will have an equal number of days to make up the missed work.
If you know you will be absent, consult me ahead of time to get your work.
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All quizzes and tests need to be made up within 1-2 days following an absence.
If you miss the day of a quiz/test, you should be ready to take it on the day you
return if time permits.
All missed assignments that are graded need to be placed in my "inbox" within the first 5
minutes of class or will be considered late. You must complete/attach a grade change form
If you are absent on a lab day, you will make up the lab by following the directions on the
wiki for the appropriate lab
Late Work
Grades 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59-0 F
Most late work will be accepted with a
 Formal ( tests, quizzes,projects)
one letter grade deduction per day
 Informal (labs, CW, HW)
late. (unless there is extenuating
Final Grades are calculated by:
circumstances). You have until the
close of the nine weeks to turn in late Quarter 1: 60% formal
20% informal
assignments. You will have only 2
20% midterm
requests to reopen a quest assignment
Quarter 2: 70% formal
per quarter with a 25% deduction.
30% informal
Final: 40% Q1 + 40% Q2 + 20% final exam
Soto: CB 3
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TARDIES
Books should Labs/Pogils
You will be sent to
lockout if you are not
in the room before
the tardy bell rings.
Make every effort to
be in your seat with
supplies ready to go.
be kept at home to
support your
understanding of
each unit. It is
expected that you
read the sections of
each unit before
we cover the
material.
Bathroom Passes are for the
semester. Once all of the opportunities to use
the rest room are gone, you will not be able to
use the bathroom unless a note from home is
brought in. Do not lose the pass! No
replacements! Bonus points are earned at the
end of the semester for any unused boxes.
Text Book Website
Each student is required to participate in
lab & inquiry activities. These are
essential for success on the unit tests. All
lab data and questioning will be kept in
the interactive notebook (comp book).
Students will be assessed on lab
understanding by taking lab quizzes and/
or turning in completed data tables,
analysis questions & conclusion
paragraphs.
Vodcasts can be watched as you
tube videos on computers, ipods, ipads, smart
phones, etc.. They are linked to the class wiki.
Notes will be collected at the beginning of
each period to check if homework was
completed & class openers will assess your
understanding of the material. Each unit will
get a quiz grade that is an average of the
notes grade. Late grades are not given for
video notes.
Your textbook is found online at http://www.glencoe.com/ose The Password is: F605A24C4B
In addition, you will also find valuable resources to help you meet with success at
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078664187/student_view0/
By selecting a chapter, you will find Vocabulary E flashcards, Chapter test practice, Concepts in
Motion, and Self check quizzes. A wonderful resource!
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK
CHEATING
Most nights you will watch a vodcast
of the next day’s lesson taking notes
as you go.
An online HW program called QUEST
will also be submitted per subunit of
study. You will submit the answers
online.
Cheating is not allowed!! Giving or receiving help
on a test and/ or quiz, or copying any form of class
work, homework, or lab work are all examples of
cheating. Please keep your personal integrity
intact with me. A zero, a phone call home, and a
detention will be issued if found cheating.
Calculators & other materials will not be shared
during testing situations. All cell phones will be
turned in during a unit test.
Soto: CB 3
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Technology in Mrs. Soto’s Classroom
Class Webpage
Please bookmark my wiki page: sotochem.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
 You will be using it quite often to view unit objectives, print off notes pages & important
documents, watch vodcasts, and link to interesting and beneficial websites.
REMIND 101
 By signing up for Remind 101, you will get important reminders about homework
assignments, upcoming quizzes & tests and projects. This is a must! You may either choose to
get messages as a text or as an email.
 How to sign up:
1st period Honors Chemistry:
Text
@mp20151st to 81010 or
send an email to mp20151st@mail.remind.com
3rd period Honors Chemistry:
Text
@mp20153rd to 81010
send an email to mp20153rd@mail.remind.com
or
QUEST
To obtain a UTEID…
1. Go to https://utdirect.utexas.edu/index.html
2. Click “Get a UT EID” fill out the information and your UT EID will be e-mailed to you!
Add yourself to the class roster…
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Go to https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/student and click “Get Started”
You will be directed to the “My Classes” page
Click “Enroll in a new class”
You’ll be asked for the UNIQUE # (see below):
a. HonorsChem_1st Block 1
2015s1p1
b. Honors Chem_3rd Block 4
2015s1p3
Enter the “Unique ID” (BOLD above)
Make sure the course description is correct
Click “Request Enrollment”
You’re done! That’s all you can do until I approve your enrollment!
Soto: CB 3
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QUEST is an online homework website developed and maintained by
UTexas, which allows students to submit work electronically for a grade.
This format allows students to get immediate feedback on their performance
in content objectives.
Quest assignments are given with up to 1 week of time prior to their due
date. The due dates for Quest Assignments are RIGID. You will receive a
zero if the assignment is not completed. You will have ONLY 2 requests
per quarter to reopen an assignment(must email me) & it will receive a
25% deduction on the earned score. A yellow ticket will be submitted for
a grade change.
Soto: CB 3
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