8/14/2019 Honors Chemistry 1 Spring 2009 Syllabus

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Honors Chemistry 1 Spring 2009 Syllabus

Instructor: Holly Sullivan Homework: www.webassign.net

Phone: 803-438-3481 ext 5699

E-mail: Holly.sullivan@kcsdschools.net 

E-chalk Class page: https://lhs.kcsdschools.com 

 Honors Chemistry class page

TEXT: Prentice Hall Chemistry (2008), Wilbranham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman5-Subject notebook (wire or ring) for notes, homework, tests, etc. (please purchase)

Scientific Calculator (Does not have to be graphing! You must have your own!)

DESCRIPTION: Honors Chemistry is a first year chemistry course that will provide a strong chemistry

foundation. Through class discussion, laboratory investigations, group activities, science fair project, and

assessments, students will learn about chemical concepts and phenomenon. It is assumed that students will takeAdvance Placement chemistry or college chemistry in the next two years.

GOALS: 1. To provide students with a thorough knowledge of basic chemistry.

2. To teach students to confidently investigate and interpret chemical phenomenon.3. To prepare students for college chemistry, or AP Chemistry.

REQUIREMENTS: Expect students to spend two to three hours each week on homework, and one hour completing each lab (every week or two). Students should have completed Honors Physical Science and

Honors Algebra II. If you had trouble with Algebra II, you will need extra help to do well! Students are

expected to study and practice. This course requires commitment and effort. There are no shortcuts to success!

RESOURCES: My e-chalk class page will have homework assignments, notes, and the weekly schedule posted

(including upcoming tests). The complete semester syllabus with topics and dates is also available online.Students will be using www.webassign.com for homework and in-class practice. Passwords for both programs

will be distributed in the first week of school. Students are expected to bring computers to class DAILY!Grades will be posted on www.mygradebook.com. I will send passwords and access instructions via email this

week.

GRADE WIEGHTS: Tests/quizzes 50%

Labs 30%Homework/Class work20%

DISCIPLINE: Discipline problems are rare in my classes. I sincerely care about my students and I want morethan anything for them to succeed. However, should a student choose to be disrespectful, to disrupt learning in

the classroom, or to disobey any school rule, the following policy is in effect:

First offense: warningSecond offense: 30 minute Friday detention

Third offense: write-upAny lab safety violation will result in a detention and write-up

Parents and students, please sign and return the signature sheet given to students

on the first day of class.