Academic Chemistry

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• Academic Chemistry
• Room 116
• Ms. Hall

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• Have you ever been asked to collaborate with
  other people and to follow certain rules to
  achieve a common goal?

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What would happen if you or your teammates
decided not to follow these rules?

• Defeat

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Now think about this

• Do you and I have a common goal we wish to
  achieve in this classroom setting?

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• What will guarantee our success in reaching this
  goal?

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Mandatory Supplies

• Pen and Pencil
• 3-ring binder (or a section of a large binder
  that has all youre a-day/b day classes)
• Composition Book
• Leave in class learning log

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Learning Log

• Last 5 minutes of every class, reflect and write
  about what you learned that day
• Cant have anything on your desk while you do
  this
• You can use whatever you have written in your
  comp book on any quizzes or tests
• Pay attention in class so you can write something
  good
• Comp book does not leave class
• Not graded

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Textbook

• Addison-Wesley, Chemistry, 2002 Prentice Hall
  (Home text)
• Each student will be given a textbook to take
  home for the school year.

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Grading Policy

• 50 - Tests Projects
• 25 - Labs Lab Quizzes
• 25 - Homework/Daily Work/Daily Quizzes

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Office Hours

• Monday
• 415 PM to 500 PM
• Thursday
• 800 AM to 845 AM
• Or by Appointment
• E-mail at rachel.hall_at_austinisd.org
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Make-up Work Policy

• Students are responsible for the work missed due
  to an absence. This includes all types of
  absences (illnesses, family emergencies,
  fieldtrips, etc.).
• Students can refer to the website to stay caught
  up

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Make-Up Policies cont.

• If you cannot meet the given deadlines for
  turning in make-up work, see me during tutorials
  to discuss other options.
• If you miss quizzes, tests, notes, and/or labs,
  you need to make them up during my office hours
  times.

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Late Work cont.

• Students have one day for every excused day they
  missed to make up their work without penalties.
• You will lose 10 points a day each day your work
  is late

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Keeping Up with Assignments

• Students are required to check the class website
  and to complete all possible work before they
  return to class.
• If a student misses more than a day it is
  recommended for them to attend office hours until
  they are caught up.

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Test Retakes

• Students may retest once every 6 weeks to bring
  up their test score to an 80. The test will be
  comprehensive and the date of the retake will be
  announced in advance the week before the end of
  the 6 weeks.

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Academic Dishonesty

• I know that some students may cheat.
• If I have proof that a student has cheated on any
  assignment, they will receive a ZERO and parents
  will be contacted.

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When should I?

• Sharpen my pencil before the bell rings
• Go to the restroom during your passing period
  (You wont be allowed to leave the first or last
  20 minutes of class, so dont ask. I reserve the
  right to deny your request at any time if I think
  you will miss important content while you are
  gone.)
• If you really have to leave, there is a hall pass
  by the door you need to take with you
• Eat a snack during your passing period (these
  tables are grossreally grossseriouslyjust
  donteat!!!

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If you are late

• The tardy policy is strictly enforced at
  Anderson
• If you are late to my class, you need to sign in.
• But dont be late! Because 3 tardies 1
  unexcused absence, and before you know it, youll
  be in Saturday school/tutorials to make up those
  absences.
• And yes, I will call your parents if youre late
  all the time

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As your teacher I expect you to

• arrive on time and be prepared for class, with
  all assignments completed
• keep all electronic devices, toiletries, food and
  beverages concealed in your bag.
• put your best effort into your class assignments
  and class activities
• come to class with a positive and respectful
  attitude
• participate in office hours when you are
  struggling with the material being taught

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As a student in my class, you may expect me to

• be respectful of you and other students
• be prepared and well organized
• begin and end class on time
• give you clear expectations and timely feedback
  on assignments
• be available to assist you with individual
  concerns outside of class

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Class Rules

• Be punctual
• Be prepared
• Be productive
• Be polite
• Be positive

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Penalties and Consequences

• Violation of class rules and procedures will lead
  to the following consequences
• Strike One Warning, Student/Teacher Discussion
• Strike Two Lunch Detention
• Strike Three Parent Contact
• Youre out!!! Referral

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Ending on a Positive Note

• I am truly honored to be your teacher.
• Remember our common goal
• Lets all have a great year!!!