CHEMISTRY: Student Information Sheet
 Please fill out the following information:
Full Name:_______________________________________Period:______Date:__________
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Please list your homeroom room number = _______________
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Homeroom Teacher = __________________________
 Please answer the following questions:
1. Do you participate in athletics? ________If yes, please list them.
Fall ___________________Winter ____________________Spring _________________
2. Do you have a job? ____________If yes, please answer the following:
a. Where do you work? _________________________________________
3. DESCRIBE what you see yourself doing five years from today. Be specific. (A few
sentences!)
4. In your free time, what do you like to do?
5. List all the math classes that you have taken since 9th grade AND the math class you are
taking this year.
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9th = __________________________________
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10th = _________________________________
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11th = _________________________________
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12th = _________________________________
6. Who has been the most influential person at East Penn? WHY?
7. What is your birth date? _______________________________________
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Academic Chemistry Student
Commitment Form
I have read and understand Mrs. Hostetter’s Chemistry
syllabus, including ALL responsibilities and expectations
required for Academic Chemistry.
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Printed Student Name
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Student Signature
Date
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Printed Parent/Guardian Name
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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Parent/Guardian EMAIL
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Academic Chemistry Syllabus
Mrs. Hostetter
WELCOME TO CHEMISTRY!!! You have chosen to participate in a college preparatory
course that focuses on the study of fundamental principles of chemistry. The scope of the
course stresses theory with mathematical applications. Be prepared to take part in many
labs and activities. This is a hands-on course so if you miss a day, you miss a lot.
 The pre-requisites for this course are that you have taken Academic Biology or teacher
recommendation and completed or concurrent with Academic/Honors Algebra II.
Topics of Study:
1st TRIMESTER:
 Lab Safety/Equipment
& Classification of Matter
 Measurement
 Atomic Theory
 Electrons
 Chemical Bonding
 Acids, Bases, and Salts
 Nuclear Chemistry
2nd TRIMESTER:
 Chemical Formulas
 Chemical Equations
 Stoichiometry
 Kinetic Theory & Solids
 Liquids
 Gases
 Solutions
Helpful Tips for Being Successful in Chemistry:
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Do not expect this class to be easy. There is a lot of work!
Do not fall behind early. It will be hard to catch-up.
Study notes for 10 or 15 minutes a night.
Keep track of due dates because you will have homework AND lab reports.
Ask questions.
Do your homework!
Some material may not come to you right away so seek help.
Do not waste class time.
Use my website: www.epasd.org/hostetter (contains notes, review PowerPoints, and
others useful tips)
Cheating/Plagiarism:
1. Cheating/Plagiarism will be defined as claiming credit for work which is not your own.
2. Cheating/Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, looking off another person’s paper
during a test or quiz, bringing unauthorized material to a test or quiz, talking during a
test or quiz, copying assignments, electronic device present, and not citing sources.
3. It is allowable (and potentially helpful) for students to seek help from each other when
completing homework assignments and lab reports. However, each student should do
his or her own work! Copying any portion of an assignment or lab report will be
considered cheating.
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4. Cheating/Plagiarism will result in loss of credit plus additional action.
Materials Needed For Chemistry:
1. Proper lab attire on lab days (closed toed-shoes, pants, hair
pulled back)
2. Large folder/3 ring binder (you will be given unit packets with
notes and worksheets)
3. Pencil or pen
4. Assignments
5. Calculator
Grades:
1. Grading system – a point value is assigned to each assignment.
 Grades will be posted in the classroom via your student number.
 I update eschool almost daily!
2. Hold on to all graded material. This will be your proof in case of grade
discrepancies.
3. Chemistry is a cumulative subject. It will be difficult to catch up if you fall behind
because you build upon the previous unit. Do not assume that you will be able to “pull
your grade up” at a later point.
Classwork/Homework Assignments:
1. Chemistry often requires practice. Class time used for this purpose should not be
wasted.
2. Failure to hand in a graded assignment on a due date will result in receiving ½ credit and
being graded from there. I will not accept any late work after 2 days!
3. Classwork/Homework checks occur frequently (5-10 points)
 If you do not have your homework complete at the start of class you will earn a
zero. You will not be able to make these points up. You must be prepared!
 If you are absent the day an assignment is due, the day you return your
homework will be checked.
4. Classwork/Homework may be collected at any time.
5. Classwork/Homework assignments may be used during pop quizzes.
6. Homework is collected at the start of the period! Assignments turned in after I
have officially collected them are considered late and late points will be deducted!
Make-Up Work & Responsibilities:
1. If you are absent, ALWAYS check the bin for worksheets/notes that you missed, see
classmates or my website for the notes that you missed, see me for make-up
quizzes/tests and/or help with the lesson.
2. You will be expected to take a scheduled test/quiz the day it is given UNLESS you
present a valid reason.
3. If absent the day a test/quiz is given, you should see me to schedule a make-up THE
DAY you return to class.
 Failure to show-up for a make-up test/quiz will result in a flex being assigned or
a zero assigned.
4. If you are absent the day an assignment and/or lab is due it should be turned in the
day you return.
 EXCEPT: Community service, field trips, etc. –turn in the day of!
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5. YOU are responsible to schedule time for extra help. Flex is available Monday through
Friday!
Labs:
1. Lab reports are ALWAYS due in TWO days once a lab is completed!
2. If you are absent on a lab day, you are still responsible for the lab!
You are expected to obtain the lab data from your lab partner or me
THE DAY YOU RETURN.
3. Failure to hand in a lab on a due date will result in receiving ½
credit and being graded from there.
4. A SAFETY CONTRACT is required and must be signed by you and
your parent/guardian in order to participate in required lab work. We
will discuss all 55 points of the “Flinn Safety Contract” very soon!
 Students who violate rules may be removed from class and will receive a zero
on that lab assignment and cannot be made up.
5. Inappropriate use of safety shower will be handled in the same manner as a false fire
alarm.
6. Students are financially responsible for damaging or breaking any lab equipment.
7. If you are not dressed appropriately for lab (closed toed-shoes, pants, hair pulled back),
10 pts. will be deducted from your lab report and you will not be able to participate in
lab.
8. Students are expected to clean up the lab area, which includes their lab station and
the supply area. Failure to do this will mean a loss of points on your lab grade.
Extra Credit:
1. Every test/quiz has bonus points.
2. At mid-marking period, you will receive an extra credit assignment that
you can receive bonus points.
3. Some labs you can earn the coveted “Super Scientist Award”. You and
your partner will earn bonus points on that particular lab
 Having the best percent error calculation (so you had really good
data!)
 Having the best lab technique
Format for Tests, Quizzes, and All Other Assignments:
1. Always show your work, even if you are doing a simple calculation.
2. Include units (g, mL, cm, etc.) on ALL numbers, not just the answer.
3. Some questions can be answered with a word, a phase, or a list.
4. Questions asking “How”, “Why”, “Explain”, “Describe”, “Compare”, “Contrast”,
“Analyze”, and “Evaluate” require more extensive answers.
 These questions require “full sentence” answers.
 Answers to these questions should stand on their own, without the reader
needing to know the question. (I don’t know what “it” is.)
Classroom:
1. Lav visits- Ask me first AND then sign out.
2. Other visits- (locker, nurse, office, etc) Ask Mrs. Hostetter first, then sign out AND
take the correct pass. Permission will be granted based on the type of emergency.
However, don’t make this a habit!
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3. All classroom supplies are located at the demo lab bench in labeled drawers. If you use
any supplies please return them to the correct location.
4. Electronic Devices- Must be in a secure location and out of sight during
instructional time and all tests/quizzes. Ear buds may only be worn during
independent work.
Mrs. Hostetter’s
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. ALL school rules apply to your conduct in this classroom.
2. Speak and behave respectfully to the teacher and classmates.
3. Help maintain a positive learning environment.
4. Have all materials in class every day. (writing utensil, notebook, calculator)
5. Be on time to class.
6. Do not leave the classroom without permission.
7. Help keep the room clean.
- Do not throw papers on the floor—use trashcans
- Use the GREEN recycling bin for disposing of plastic bottles (remove caps),
paper, and aluminum cans.
- You are to return any supplies used during class to supply table/lab cabinet by
the end of the period.
8. This is not a study hall. You are only to work on chemistry while in this classroom.
9. You are to remain in your seat until the dismissal bell rings!! Let’s not crowd the
doorway!
10. ALWAYS ASK RELEVANT QUESTIONS! THERE IS NEVER A “STUPID”
QUESTION!!
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Enjoy the class, and let’s have a great
year!
Can You CAREFULLY Follow Directions?
The answer to each question below is “YES”. If you do not answer yes, go back and redo the previous
step or steps. Good Luck!
1. Using scissors cut out the square below.
2. Fold the paper diagonally.
 Is the paper now a triangle?
3. Position the triangle on the desk with the long side facing you.
4. From left to right, label the corners A, B, C.
5. Fold point C to edge AB, so that the top edge of the fold is parallel to the base of the original
triangle.
 Do you see three triangles?
6. From left to right across the top of the triangle, label the corners of the triangle you just made
D, E, F.
7. Fold A to point E.
 Do you see four triangles? If not, go back two steps.
8. Fold a single layer of side B down in front as far as it will go.
9. Turn the side with F showing face-down on your desk.
10. Fold flap that shows down in front as far as it will go.
11. Write your first and last name on the cup.
 Does it look like a cup? If not, raise your hand for some helpful hints. 
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