teachers may fill out and turn in a discipline 2018-2019 referral for each student who has violated class and/ or school rules in the absence of the teacher. When substitutes are present, Instructor information: there will be NO PASSES TO LEAVE. ❖ Ms. Tatiana Vidal Unless special circumstances are present ❖ Fort Stockton High School Room #37 from front office, other teachers, or ❖ Conference: 3:20 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. approved before by teacher. ❖ Email: tatiana.vidal@fsisd.net
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Objective for the school year: policy for making up work, late work, dress “In Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and code, cheating, plagiarism, tardiness, field investigations, use scientific methods during homework, Pledge of Allegiance, conduct, investigations, and make informed decisions using semester test exemptions, textbooks, critical thinking and scientific problem solving. portable music devices, cell phones and Students study a variety of topics that include semester exams. characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an Grading for Science Department Policy: integral part of our daily lives.” (TEKS Resource ▪ Tests/ projects 50% System) ▪ Daily Grades and Homework 40% ▪ Participation 10% ▪ Attitude, and class participation in both lab and lecture will be considered in borderline grades (i.e. 89=A). Please be aware that Accountability & Expectations: borderline grades will NOT automatically be ▪ Weekly assignments, activities, projects and raised to the next letter grade. due dates are posted on the board. Students ▪ Extra credit is not an option for individual should review the board daily for changes, students. Discretion will be used for updates, and messages. class-wide extra credit. No other extra credit is available ▪ Students are responsible for obtaining missed assignments which will be put in a folder weekly by period and day of the week. Grade Scale: ▪ 90-100 (A) ▪ Students should keep all material that is ▪ 80-89 (B) handed out by the teacher in a 3-ring binder ▪ 70-79 (C) and brought to class daily which will be ▪ 60-69 (D) included in their class participation grade. ▪ 59 and below (F) Supplies required for the school year: ✓ 2” or 3” binder Chemistry ✓ 1 -2 packs of loose leaf filler paper (College Rule Preferred) Curriculum Schedule ✓ 15 dividers (Dates are subject to change dependent upon ✓ Black or blue pens** instructor) ✓ Pencils** ✓ Box of Tissue Fall 2018 Tentative Month Subject: to be Covered: Supplies to consider keeping at home for August 2nd Day of Laboratory Management all courses: School ✓ Glue Sticks Unit 1: Matter August ✓ Map Colors or Markers ✓ Pencils* Unit 2: Atomic Structure September ✓ Scientific Calculator* and Periodic Table Unit 3: Chemical September - Bonding October Unit 4: Chemical October Rules: Formulas Unit 5: Chemical 1. Obey all school rules (including dress code November Equations and Reactions and limitations of electronic devices). November/ Unit 6: Mole Concept 2. Be in your seat by the time that tardy bell December rings, prepared to learn, with all required materials. 3. Be respectful of your classmates, instructor Spring 2019 and all their property. Subject: Dates: 4. Speak at appropriate times. No profanity, Unit 7: Stoichiometry January abusive language, put downs, or teasing. Unit 8: Gases January - February 5. No food, drinks, or gum will be allowed in the classroom (bottled water only). Unit 9: Solutions February - March 6. Also be ready to enjoy the fun atmosphere Unit 10: Acids and Bases March of the science of CHEMISTRY! Unit 11: April Thermochemistry Unit 12: Nuclear April - May Chemistry