Mrs. Fawcett Room 223 AP Chemistry

THIS IS A COLLEGE COURSE Hand-holding will be extremely limited. You are solely responsible for your grade. There is no “daily work” or “homework” to bring up you grade. There is no “extra credit”. You must understand and LEARN the material to do well….You’ll thank me on the AP EXAM because it’s a BEAST.

AP EXAMS Hardest one you’ll ever take. May 7, 2012 at 8:00AM College Credit Weighted GPA

Class Rules Be on time and in uniform Eat before you get here No distractions (cards, music, games, cell phones, etc.) Treat others with respect at all times Be prepared for class everyday

MATERIALS If you do not have your materials, you cannot complete assignments. You will earn a ZERO for all work that day and write an essay. You will NOT do well in this class unless you come prepared to work.

Tardy Policy Not in your seat when the bell rings? TARDY We often have quizzes at the beginning of class. If you miss a quiz in tardy sweep, you will get a ZERO! – Tardy sweep, don’t even knock! – 5 th -9 th tardy - write 500 word essay – 10 th tardy - written-up, probable suspension

Absences You are allowed (per semester!) – 4 parent notes – 4 unexcused absences 5 tardies = 1 unexcused absence If you exceed 4 unexcused absences for the semester, you may lose credit for the course!

Absence Notes (1 st block) Notes excusing an absence are DUE to me no later than 3 days after you return to school. Notes should be placed in the designated box. MAKE SURE your name and the date you missed are on the note!! If 3 days have passed since your absence and I have not received a note, the absence is UNEXCUSED!

Admit Slips and Forms to Sign Admission slips, field trip forms, recommendations, etc. should all be placed in the designated box to await signature. Admit slips will be returned by the end of class. BUT….other forms may not. – DO NOT WAIT until the day the form is due to ask for a signature. – Signed forms will be returned by the next school day.

Discipline Procedures Vandalism = referral AND detention Disruptive and or Disrespectful Behavior 1. WARNING 2. ESSAY 3. AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION (Wed) 4. REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATOR

Passes DO NOT ask for a pass at these times – The beginning of class – The end of class – During lecture – During a test – When Mr. Smith has forbidden passes

Passes Keep your passes in your notebook. NO PASS? You don’t leave! Keep restroom visits brief. You don’t want to miss anything and we’re moving fast. Don’t ask to handle business with another teacher during my class. Unless a teacher or the office calls for you, passes are for a quick restroom trip only.

Grading EXAMS = 60% – ~9 exams – Comprehensive midterm – Comprehensive final – 2 lab practicals Projects = 15% – Research papers – Class presentations Labs = 25% – Lab Notebook – Science Fair Project

Parent Contact Your parent/guardian will be contacted if – You are causing problems and disrupting class – You are failing the class at mid-quarter – You have an unexcused absence – You write an essay and/or stay for a detention – You are referred to an administrator

FIRE DRILLS AND FIRES We WILL – Leave the classroom in an orderly way and STAY TOGETHER!!! – Go down the staircase just outside our door – Go right to outside doors (to the horseshoe) – Assemble TOGETHER just past the auditorium to the right of the horseshoe ROLL WILL BE TAKEN AGAIN and anyone not with us will be written up for skipping.

LABS This class has a $20.00 lab fee. If you are tardy to class on lab day, you will not participate. If you have not completed a pre-lab write-up, you will not participate in lab. Those who do not participate in labs will go to the library on lab day and be assigned a research paper.

LAB SAFETY Safety goggles MUST be worn in the lab AT ALL TIMES. ALL instructions MUST be followed AT ALL TIMES. Students AND parents/guardians must read and sign a Lab Safety Contract before participating in labs. NO eating or drinking in lab.

Math Problems You will often be assigned practice problems. They WILL NOT BE GRADED. They are for your benefit to make sure you can perform the calculations. Answers can be found in the back of your book. If you are having trouble, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ask for help.

Taking Tests Once I begin handing out test papers, there is to be SILENCE! – No talking or communication of any kind (if you do, all involved will get a ZERO) Until all the test papers are handed in, there is to be SILENCE! – Even if YOU are done, others ARE NOT If you have a question during the test, raise your hand and I will come to you. – NO IRRELEVANT QUESTIONS! – NO PASSES! When you are done, you may place your test paper and answer sheet in the designated area and return to your seat quietly. You may work on homework OR rest SILENTLY

Making Special Requests/Arrangements Special requests or arrangements MUST ALWAYS be made in PRIVATE! – If not, the answer is NO! – If so, the answer may still be no Special requests or arrangements can be made during the following times – While class is working independently Not testing Not during lab Not during lecture – By – After school or during my planning block (1 st block)

The WEB - it is your responsibility to check my web page for missed notes and work. Announcements and Calendar – Check the announcements daily for changes to routine and info about class Missed lecture notes – PowerPoint presentations will be posted after school on the day they were used Missed assignments – Assignments, forms, study guides will be posted the day they are assigned Links: I have posted links to websites that offer help, review quizzes, and practice problems. If you are having trouble, these WILL help! Section=Teachers&CorrespondingID=32501

EXTRA TIME If we ever have extra time in class, we will be using it to prepare for the AP EXAM. You should take the time to prepare study materials for vocabulary and concepts and practice math problems. NO WASTED TIME!