1. Welcome to Chemistry Teacher: Ms. Nelson Office: Room 33

2. Grades in Chemistry Point System Point System Final grade tabulated by added together all points earned and dividing by total possible points. Final grade tabulated by added together all points earned and dividing by total possible points.

3. Grades in Chemistry Tests: There will be several tests each marking period that will be announced in advance. There will be several tests each marking period that will be announced in advance. Test Outlines will be given out Test Outlines will be given out All assigned textbook chapters should be read to help prepare for exams All assigned textbook chapters should be read to help prepare for exams Study with a friend if possible Study with a friend if possible Know all vocabulary terms down cold! Know all vocabulary terms down cold!

4. Grades in Chemistry Quizzes: Before each exam there will be several Before each exam there will be several quizzes of 10-30 points. No “pop” quizzes will be given No “pop” quizzes will be given Review your notes each night to help prepare and answer all homework questions in packets Review your notes each night to help prepare and answer all homework questions in packets Try rewriting your notes as you review to help you take ownership of the material. Try rewriting your notes as you review to help you take ownership of the material.

5. Grades in Chemistry Homework: Read Textbook Chapters Read Textbook Chapters Do all pages of Homework Packets Do all pages of Homework Packets (10 points per test) (10 points per test) Completed packets are due in class at the beginning of the period on test days. You must show work on math problems Completed packets are due in class at the beginning of the period on test days. You must show work on math problems Quarterly Projects: due last day of marking period Quarterly Projects: due last day of marking period “Chem-Mystery” Project (35 pts) “Chem-Mystery” Project (35 pts) Creative Chemistry Project Creative Chemistry Project

6. Grades in Chemistry Labs: Each lab report is worth 10 points Each lab report is worth 10 points Late labs will be graded as a zero Late labs will be graded as a zero Labs are due the following lab day “F” days Labs are due the following lab day “F” days All labs must be completed in order to take Chemistry Regents Exam in June All labs must be completed in order to take Chemistry Regents Exam in June Make sure to get lab form signed! Make sure to get lab form signed! Use proper lab format (see website) Use proper lab format (see website) All labs must be typed unless otherwise noted. All labs must be typed unless otherwise noted.

7. Grades in Chemistry Extra Credit Extra Credit There is no extra credit. There is no extra credit.

8. A Note on Plagerism If you are found copying a test, quiz homework or lab report from another student you both will receive zeros and you parents will be notified. If you are found copying a test, quiz homework or lab report from another student you both will receive zeros and you parents will be notified. So ummm….don’t do it. So ummm….don’t do it.

9. Rules for Success Be ON TIME Notebooks open and ready when the bell rings Cell phone out of sight before class begins Raise your hand and participate in class Listen carefully and take notes Keep notes and handouts neat and organized

10. A Little Respect Respect your Classmates Listen when others are talking Respect everyone’s right to learn by not being disruptive Be positive and encourage classmates (no put downs) Help others learn on their own (giving answers does not help!) Respect Yourself (and your ability to learn!) Always do your best Be safe during experiments and activities Remove distractions such as your cell phone or other electronic devices