Course Expectations

 

Supplies

 

The following is a list of supplies needed for both courses:

 

q       Three ring binder with dividers

q       Blue/black pens (no other colors permitted)

q       Pencils with erasers

q       Non-graphing scientific calculator

q       Student Planner

q       Textbook

q       College-ruled notebook paper

q       Laboratory Goggles

q       Box of facial tissues or one roll of paper towels

 

Attendance

Success in chemistry is dependent upon daily attendance.  It is very difficult to catch up when a student is repeatedly absent.  In the event of an absence, all make-up work is the responsibility of the student.  A list of assignments for each day will be posted for the student’s reference.  Students should contact Mrs. Deir before or after school, NOT at the start or conclusion of the class period for make-up work.  The time frame policy for make-up work is the same as stated in the student/parent handbook.  In cases of serious illness, make-up work will be arranged with the teacher.  No late work will be accepted for credit.

 

 

When you are absent from a class the following steps should be followed in order to obtain make-up work:

 

1.                           Look on bulletin board for information on what was covered on the day of your absence.

2.                           Check your folder for any handouts or returned assignments given.

3.                           Check with a classmate for any missed notes or refer to the instructor’s binder for notes.

4.                           Make an appointment with the teacher for a time to re-schedule tests, quizzes, etc. or for help on material missed.

5.                           Check with teacher at the end of class for clarification or to confirm an appointment.

 

 

Behavior

 

In order to ensure a safe and positive environment conducive to learning, the following guidelines for classroom conduct will be implemented:

 

Classroom Conduct Guidelines:

 

1.                 Be respectful to yourself and others.  This includes materials of fellow classmates, teachers, of the classroom itself.  Please use appropriate language.  Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak or move about the room.

2.                 Be responsible!  Have all necessary materials ready and be in your assigned seat completing assignments when the bell rings.

3.                 Persevere!  Do your best work and help others to do their best.  Hard work really does pay off!

4.                 All other school rules stated in the student handbook apply.

 

Infraction of any of the above rules will be disciplined by the following system:

 

Consequences:

 

1st time:                                              Verbal Warning

2nd time:                                             15-minute detention after school with teacher

3rd time:                                             30-minute detention after school with teacher and call to parent

 4th time:                                             Office referral

 

 

 

 

Students will be immediately removed from class for major offenses such as fighting, insubordination, destruction, creating an unsafe laboratory environment, or behavior that interferes with the learning process of others.