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Chemistry 1 | Biology
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Year 2011-2012
Chemistry 1 Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Zapata Email: zapatamegan@bcchs.org Room: 211
Wiki page: mrszapata.pbwiki.com
Materials:
• 3-Ring Binder for Chemistry 1 Only • Pen or pencil •Calculator
• Loose notebook paper • Notebook
Basic Ideas Covered in Chemistry 1:
1. Intro to Science 5. The Periodic Table 22. Earth Science
2. Properties of Matter 6. Chemical Bonds
3. States of Matter 7. Chemical Reactions
4. Atomic Structure 8. Solutions, Acids and Bases
Grading:
I follow the diocesan grading code:
A+ 99-100 A 94-98 A- 92-93
B+ 90-91 B 85-89 B- 83-84
C+ 81-82 C 76-80 C- 74-75
D+ 72-73 D 67-71 D- 65-66 F Below 65
My grades are weighted and broken into 3 items to equal 100%:
60% tests/quizzes
25% homework, lab work and projects
10% semester test
5% class participation (notes, lab participation and completion grades)
Headings: on the Upper Right Hand Corner of the Page:
John Smith
Book Questions pg. 25
1st Hour
8-7-11
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 ________ 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.
- Some of the homework will be available on my wiki page: Please check regularly for updates and missing or lost assignments. You will be able to print the assignment from home. You will also be able to check the homework for the day.
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 NOTbe 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 don’t 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.
My email is zapatamegan@bcchs.org
I also would like to be able to get in touch with you through email. Please include your email address below. Thanks!
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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
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Year 2011-2012
Biology Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Zapata Email: zapatamegan@bcchs.org Room: 211
Wiki page: mrszapata.pbwiki.com
Materials:
• 3-Ring Binder for Biology Only • Pen or pencil •Calculator
• Loose notebook paper • Notebook
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. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution 8. Photosynthesis
10. Cell Growth and Division 16. Evolution of Populations 9. Cellular Respiration
11. Intro to Genetics 13. The Biosphere Pig Dissection
Grading:
I follow the diocesan grading code:
A+ 99-100 A 94-98 A- 92-93
B+ 90-91 B 85-89 B- 83-84
C+ 81-82 C 76-80 C- 74-75
D+ 72-73 D 67-71 D- 65-66 F Below 65
My grades are weighted and broken into 4 items to equal 100%:
60% tests/quizzes
25% homework, lab work and projects
10% semester test
5% class participation (notes, lab participation and completion grades)
Headings: on the Upper Right Hand Corner of the Page:
John Smith
Web of Life Worksheet
1st Hour
8-7-11
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 __________ 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.
- Some of the homework will be available on my wiki page: Please check regularly for updates and missing or lost assignments. You will be able to print the assignment from home. You will also be able to check the homework for the day.
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 don’t 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.
My email is zapatamegan@bcchs.org
I also would like to be able to get in touch with you through email. Please include your email address below. Thanks!
--------------------------------------cut here-------------------------------------------------------
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
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