General Laboratory Procedures

In order to ensure the safety of all parties involved, the following lab procedures will be in effect for all chemistry classes:

1. A handout will be given to all students explaining the laboratory procedure.  Students will be asked to read the handout and be prepared to discuss it during the demonstration of the lab experiment. 

2. All experiments will be demonstrated 2-3 days prior to the day of the lab.  A pre-quiz may be given to determine student’s readiness to complete lab.

3. Students will usually be asked to come prepared to the lab experiment with their pre-lab assignments and a pen/pencil.  Appropriate dress is also a requirement. 

4. It is expected that students conduct themselves in a safe, responsible manner while in the laboratory.  All safety rules stated here or on the safety rule sheet will be enforced.  Any student not displaying such behavior will be removed from the laboratory and sent to the office.  A grade of zero will be assigned for that particular lab experiment.

5. The instructor reserves the right to change lab or quiz re-take times and/or days with advance notice to students.

6. Any student missing a laboratory experiment due to absence will be required to make up the lab after school on the Friday following the original lab day.  Any student with an extended absence may be given an alternative assignment or be excused from the lab at the teacher’s discretion.

In the case of a student not participating in lab due to infractions of the above procedures students will be allowed to make-up the lab for HALF credit after school on the FRIDAY following the original lab day. If they fail to make-up the lab on that day, a grade of zero will be given for that assignment.