Contact Information
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Ms. Brandilyn Beu
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The School of Arts and Enterprise
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Room 202
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Phone Number: (909) 622-0699 x 304
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E-mail: bbeu@thesae.k12.ca.us
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Website: www.thesae.org
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Tutor Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, After
school and Before school.
Chemistry: Learning Goals
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To develop competence in the field of
Chemistry by mastering California State
Chemistry Standards.
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Exhibit critical and creative thinking skills in
problem solving.
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Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork as
they involve themselves in hands-on
activities that relate to the lesson.
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To see the importance of the study of
Chemistry and the application of its concepts
in the world of arts and enterprise.
Mastery Learning
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The SAE has adopted the Mastery Learning
model of standards-based grading. This means
that students are evaluated based on specific
standards (things students need to know and be
able to do), rather than on a point system.
Students will no longer be given “points” towards
their final grade for completing work or simply
participating. A student must demonstrate their
knowledge and abilities on a variety of different
assessments (quizzes, oral quizzes, discussions,
tests, essays, reports, speeches, projects,
presentations, portfolios), and all of the standards
the students demonstrated in each assessment
are evaluated separately on a 4-point rubric
(4=Advanced, 3=Proficient, 2=Basic, 1=Below
Basic). This allows students to easily see which
concepts they understand and can put to use
(mastery of a standard) and on which concepts
they need more practice and instruction.
Chemistry Gradebook
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Please see letter.
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Gradebook is used for recordkeeping in
addition to actual grades.
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Therefore, many assignments are not
actually counting towards the student’s
final grade.
Sample Chemistry Grade
ENCORE
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Independent Practice is required.
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If homework is not completed, students will
be assigned to mandatory homework time in
Encore.
Supplies
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Required Supplies:
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Binder
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Five Dividers (Labeled “Class Notes”
“Independent Practice” “Lab Reports” “Tests
and Quizzes” “Miscellaneous”)
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Spiral Notebook
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Black or blue pens
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Red pens
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Pencils
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Lined paper
Laboratory Expectations
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Students are required to have a Safety
Contract signed and to pass a Safety Quiz.
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For each lab, students are expected to:
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Behave responsibly
Wear closed-toed shoes
Tie back long hair
Keep skin exposure to a minimum
Follow all directions
Why could my student not be
allowed to do a lab?
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Student did not complete the required safety
test.
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Student did not complete the required prelab (purpose, hypothesis, procedure).
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Student is not wearing the proper attire
(closed toed shoes, long hair pulled back,
exposed skin minimized).
Technology Policy
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In accordance with school policy, cell phone
use is NOT permitted in class.
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First Offense: Cell phone, iPod, etc. will be
confiscated and kept to be picked up after
school.
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Subsequent Offenses: Cell phone, iPod, etc.
will be confiscated and only returned to a
parent/guardian.