1. Ms. Catalfamo’s Chemistry Class!
Welcome to…
Ms. Catalfamo’s Chemistry Class!
Office Hours: 8:15-9am every day ( day before)

2. Education Virginia Tech – go Hokies! B.S. Biology B.S. Psychology
M.A. Education

3. MATERIALS
Binder with tabs OR accordion folder (to organize Chemistry packets & papers)
College ruled paper
Scientific Calculator or Graphing Calculator
Pencils
Pens
A box of nitrile (latex free) gloves

4. COURSE MAP unit organizer homework reflections note taking projects
This course: Chemistry
Student:
COMMUNITY PRINCIPLES
LEARNING RITUALS
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
unit organizer homework reflections
note taking projects
practice problems manipulatives
review activities tests
labs quizzes
Extra Help
-8:15 am Rm 1516
Extra Credit Options
Ram Jam
Peer Tutoring
Learning Lab
Safety
Respect
Teamwork
Tolerance
Effort
Safety
CRITICAL CONCEPTS
Electrochemistry
safety relationships
mathematical manipulations reactions
problem solving matter
analysis conservation
Organic Chemistry
Equipment
Acids and Bases
Measurement and calculations
Kinetics & Equilibrium
Learned in these UNITS
Atoms, Elements and Ions
Solutions
Bonding
Predicting Products
Atomic Theory
Solids, Liquids and Gases
Nuclear Chemistry
Nomenclature
Stoichiometry
Periodic Table
Moles
Energy

5. Safety first!

6. Math, math, more math If math is a challenge, ask for more help!
Before school
If before is a challenge, I can sometimes arrange (in advance) to stay after
A-Days: 3rd block
B-Days: 5th block (study hall) & 6th block

7. Chemistry Grading Scale Research Chemistry Grading Scale
Test (45%)
Quizzes (15%)
Quizzes (10%)
Labs and Activities (30%)
Labs and Activities (10%)
Formative (10%)
Research Based Assignments (25%)

8. When will I have homework?
Students will be expected to complete homework assignments for every class period.
Why?
Homework should be completed before class and should adhere to the RVHS Honor Code.
Students are encouraged to see Ms. Catalfamo before school for support with homework BEFORE the assignment is due.

9. What should I do if I am absent?
Check Google Classroom for copies of notes, make-up assignments, & homework.
Assignments due the day you were out are due the first day you return to Chemistry class.
If you missed a test, be prepared to take the test the day you return to Chemistry class.
You have as many class periods as you were absent to make up your missing work (e.g. if you missed one class period, you have until the next class period to hand in assignments given while you were out).

10. Where can I find…? Grades: check Phoenix (ParentVUE)
What I missed in class: Google Classroom
Extra copies of assignments: Google Classroom
The homework: Google Classroom
When we have labs, tests, quizzes: Google Classroom

11. How to stay organized:
Unit packets & graded work should be organized in your Chemistry binder / folder. I recommend that you organize unit packets and graded work by quarter.
Complete your homework for each class and the corresponding study sheet section in class the day it is due, even if you are absent. Homework & reflections are designed to be completed daily, not all at once!

12. How to get support:
Ms. Catalfamo is available before school in room at 8:15 am.
Ms. Catalfamo before 9pm the night before. If Ms. Catalfamo will not be available, she will set up another time to help.
Sign up for an NHS tutor
Ram Jam
SNHS help sessions
Ask any chemistry teacher for help

13. LATE WORK:
10% per day
All work for the unit must be turned in by test day (eligibility for reassessment)

14. BYOT/BYOD
DEVICE TURNED OFF AND PUT AWAY IN YOUR BAG. THE LESSON DOES NOT REQUIRE A DEVICE.
LESSON MIGHT REQUIRE DEVICE FOR CERTAIN TASKS. PLACE FACE DOWN ONTO DESK UNTIL YOUR TEACHER INSTRUCTS YOU TO USE IT.
YOU MAY USE YOUR DEVICE THROUGHOUT THE LESSON WHERE YOU SEE IT WILL BENEFIT YOUR TASK.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION:
School Number:
Planning: 3rd Period (12:44-2:34) A-Day
6th Period (11:15-12:38) B-Day