Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Year 2008-2009
Teacher:
Mrs. Zapata
Email:
zapatamegan@bcchs.org
Room: 209
Materials:
3-Ring
Binder for Chemistry 1 Only
pencil
Dividers (5) to put in binder
Loose notebook paper
pen
Caclulator
Basic
Ideas Covered in Chemistry 1:
1.
Intro to Science
5. The Periodic Table
11. Motion
16. Thermal Energy & Heat
2.
Properties of Matter
6. Chemical Bonds
12. Forces and Motion 14.
Work, Power, and Machines
3.
States of Matter
7. Chemical Reactions
13. Forces in Fluids
4.
Atomic Structure
8. Solutions, Acids and Bases
15. Energy
Grading:
I
follow the diocesan grading code:
A+ 99-100
A 95-98
A- 93-94
B+ 91-92
B 87-90
B- 85-86
C+ 83-84
C 78-82
C- 76-77
D+ 74-75
D 72-73
D- 70-71
F 69 and below
My
grades are weighted and broken into 3 items to equal 100%:
55%
tests/quizzes
40%
homework, lab work, projects
5%
class participation (written notes, completed assignment log and completion
grades)
Headings:
on the Upper Right Hand Corner of the Page:
John Doe
Questions pg. 25
1st Hour
8-7-07
Homework:
Any homework will be posted on the board each day.
Homework assigned will be handed in at the beginning of the class period
on which it is due unless directed otherwise.
If you need help on homework I am available 30 minutes before and after
school. Another time to reach me is
1st hour in the library. I will also
prompty answer questions written by email.
Late
Work Policy:
Late
work WILL NOT be accepted!! Homework
is due at the beginning of the hour. NO
EXCEPTIONS. Please get your work in on time!!
Make-Up
Work:
ONLY
if you have an excused absence will make-up work be accepted.
You are responsible for checking the labeled binder the day you return to
class to see what work you missed. If
notes were taken, you are responsible for copying those notes from a classmate.
Any handouts will be in the labeled binder.
Finding out what you missed (and completing all the work) is your job
not mine. Make-up work should be
completed within two days of returning to class, beyond the two days it
is considered late and will not be accepted.
If a student is absent on the day of a test, the student must take the
test the day he/she returns, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher.
If
a student is absent on the day of lab, arrangements must be made with the
teacher to make-up the lab or receive a zero.
ISS
or OSS:
Students
receiving In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension WILL NOT
be allowed to make up the work missed during those days in
suspension. This includes homework,
lab work, AND TESTS. The students will receive a zero on each assignment missed
because of ISS and OSS.
If
a student is kicked out of my classroom, that student WILL NOT be
allowed to make up the work missed during the time out of class.
This includes homework, lab work, AND TESTS.
Cheating:
Cheating
will not be tolerated in my class. If
a student is caught cheating he or she will receive a zero on the
assignment or test and will be reported to the administration and parents.
Pass
Card
Each
student will receive a pass card unique to Chemistry 1.
You will have 5 passes to use at your discretion. You can use it for the
bathroom, get a drink or perhaps to get an assignment or book from your locker.
Anytime you need to leave the classroom you will have to use your own
pass card. You must have your
pass card in your possession in order to use your pass card.
If you must leave the room and do not have your pass card you will either
receive a demerit or chose not to leave the classroom.
Each time a pass is used I will punch the pass and you will have one less
pass remaining. For every pass you have remaining at the end of the semester,
I will reward you 2 points extra credit to be credited to your Final Exam.
The maximum extra credit you may receive is 10 points each semester.
In order to receive these
extra credit points you must have your pass card in your possession the day of
the Final, no exceptions. If you lose your pass card you are out of luck, I
will not give you another one.
Class
Expectations:
Be on time ready to work. (Tardies
will be given with pts. taken away from participation and a demerit)
Bring all books and materials to class.
Respect yourself and others, including the teacher!
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Keep your area clean.
No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the classroom
I dismiss you at the end of class, not the bell! (Please
remain seated until I dismiss you)
Do not sit on, lean on or write on desks.
Respect your classroom!
Ways to make Chemistry 1 a success!!
Read the sections covered prior to class.
Please ask questions if you dont understand! Discovery is based on
questions!!
Get Involved! When in lab or working in groups, get your hands dirty!
This will be a hard class, requiring studing, reading and homework
outside the classrooom. . . but I know each one of you has the potential to be a
success!!!
*Keep the syllabus in your Chemistry 1 3-ring binder.
Parent/Guardian(s):
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions!
You can reach me through the office at 722-2390.
Leave your name and number and I will call you back as soon as I can.
I am also avialable during my planning period between 7:55-8:50 AM. I can
be found in the library.
I also would like to be able to get in touch with you through email.
Please include your email address below.
Thanks!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is a written promise that you and your student agree with the terms
outlined in the syllabus.
Please sign the line below along with your student.
Detach and return to me.
________________________________________________________
Parent(s)
Date
________________________
Email Address
_________________________________________________________
Student
Date
Teacher:
Mrs. Zapata
Email: zapatamegan@bcchs.org
Room: 209
Materials:
3-Ring
Binder for Biology Only
Pen or pencil
Loose notebook paper
Chapters
Covered in Biology:
1.
Science of Biology
12. DNA, RNA
14. Populations
2.
The Chemistry of Life
14. The Human Genome
3. Humans in the Biosphere
7.
Cell Structure and Function
15. Darwins Theory of
Evolution
8. Photosynthesis
10.
Cell Growth and Division
16. Evolution of Populations
9.
Cellular Respiration
11.
Intro to Genetics
13. The Biosphere
18. Classification
Grading:
I
follow the diocesan grading code:
A+ 99-100
A 95-98
A- 93-94
B+ 91-92
B 87-90
C+ 83-84
C 78-82
C- 76-77
D+ 74-75
D 72-73
D- 70-71
F 69 and below
My
grades are weighted and broken into 3 items to equal 100%:
55%
tests/quizzes
40%
homework, lab work and projects
5%
class participation (notes, lab participation and completion grades)
Headings:
on the Upper Right Hand Corner of the Page:
John Doe
Web of Life Worksheet
1st Hour
8-7-07
Homework:
Any homework will be posted on the board each day.
Homework assigned will be handed in at the beginning of the class period
on which it is due unless directed otherwise.
If you need help on homework I am available 30 minutes before and after
school. Another time to reach me is
1st hour in the library. I will also
promptly answer questions written by email.
Late
Work Policy:
Late
work WILL NOT be accepted!! Homework
is due at the beginning of the hour. NO
EXCEPTIONS. Please get your work in on time!!
Make-Up
Work:
ONLY
if you have an excused absence will make-up work be accepted.
You are responsible for checking the labeled binder the day you return to
class to see what work you missed. If
notes were taken, you are responsible for copying those notes from a classmate.
Any handouts will be in the labeled binder.
Finding out what you missed (and completing all the work) is your job
not mine. Make-up work should be
completed within two days of returning to class, beyond the two days it is
considered late and will not be accepted.
If a student is absent on the day of a test, the student must take the
test the day he/she returns, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher.
If
a student is absent on the day of lab, arrangements must be made with the
teacher to make-up the lab or receive a zero.
ISS
or OSS:
Students
receiving In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension WILL NOT
be allowed to make up the work missed during those days in
suspension. This includes homework,
lab work, AND TESTS. The students will receive a zero on each assignment missed
because of ISS and OSS.
If
a student is kicked out of my classroom, that student WILL NOT be allowed
to make up the work missed during the time out of class.
This includes homework, lab work, AND TESTS.
Cheating:
Cheating
will not be tolerated in my class. If
a student is caught cheating he or she will possibly receive a zero on
the assignment or test and will be reported to the administration and parents.
Pass
Card
Each
student will receive a pass card unique to Biology.
You will have 5 passes to use at your discretion. You can use it for the
bathroom, get a drink or perhaps to get an assignment or book from your locker.
Anytime you need to leave the classroom you will have to use your own
pass card. You must have your
pass card in your possession in order to use your pass card.
If you must leave the room and do not have your pass card you will either
receive a demerit or chose not to leave the classroom.
Each time a pass is used I will punch the pass and you will have one less
pass remaining. For every pass you have remaining at the end of the semester,
I will reward you 2 points extra credit to be credited to your Final Exam.
The maximum extra credit you may receive is 10 points each semester.
In order to receive these
extra credit points you must have your pass card in your possession the day of
the Final, no exceptions. If you lose your pass card you are out of luck, I
will not give you another one.
Class
Expectations:
Be on time ready to work. (Tardies
will be given with pts. taken away from participation)
Bring all books and materials to class.
Respect yourself and others, including the teacher!
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Keep your area clean.
No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the classroom.
I dismiss you at the end of class, not the bell! (Please
remain seated until I dismiss you)
Do not sit on, lean on or write on tables.
Respect your classroom!!
Ways to make Biology a Success!!
Read the sections covered prior to class.
Please ask questions if you dont understand! Discovery is based on
questions!!
Get Involved! When in lab or working in groups, get your hands dirty!
This will be a hard class, requiring studing, reading and homework
outside the classrooom. . . but I know each one of you has the potential to be a
success!!!
*Keep the syllabus in your Biology 3-ring binder.
Parent/Guardian(s):
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions!
You can reach me through the office at 722-2390.
Leave your name and number and I will call you back as soon as I can.
I am also avialable during my planning period between 7:55-8:50 AM. I can
be found in the library.
I also would like to be able to get in touch with you through email.
Please include your email address below.
Thanks!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is a written promise that you and your student agree with the terms
outlined in the syllabus.
Please sign the line below along with your student.
Detach and return to me.
________________________________________________________
Parent(s)
Date
________________________
Email Address
_________________________________________________________
Student
Date
