JFK Chemistry Syllabus SY11-12 Approved Draft

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John F. Kennedy High School

CHEMISTRY (SC203) SYLLABUS

SY 2011-2012

Course Description

This course will enable students to understand the major principles of Chemistry based onestablished GDOE content standards. Students will discover through service, research, instruction and self-

discovery how Chemistry applies to our daily lives, environment and their future careers. Knowledge shallbe acquired through a multi-instructional approach integrating literacy, technology, multimedia, physical

laboratory assignments, science and social perspectives, scientific inquiry and the history and nature of

science.

Course Objectives

Students will: Develop technical reading and writing skills through Chemistry Develop essay-writing skills to clearly develop and sustain scientific ideas and hypothesis. Develop research methods, qualifying scientific sources and properly cited those resources. Develop mathematical problem solving strategies common in Chemistry including measurement,

ratios, algebra and others math skills.

Develop computer literacy skills through use of simulation software, Spreadsheets, WordProcessing, online applications and others.

Develop work place ethics and skills through laboratory experimentation and community service.

Textbook:

To Be Announced

Materials:

Pencils with ErasersBlack or Blue ball-point Pens

1) College Ruled Composition Notebook (Lab Notebook)1) Notebook or Loose Leaf Paper and 3 ring Binder (Class Notes/Handouts)

1) Set colored pencils1) Calculator

Your presence of mind and absolute attention (Most important)

INSTRUCTOR:

Mr.PaulCuaresma (pronounced:kwa-res-ma)

ContactNumber:647-2100

Email:[email protected],[email protected]:www.cuaresmascience.com

Room:D113Schedule: GREENDAYS: CHEMISTRYPeriods1,3PHYSICSPeriod5

GOLDDAYS: CHEMISTRYPeriods2,6PREPORATORYPeriod4

OFFICEHOURS:

GOLDDAYSPERIOD4:9:1010:50pm(daysvary)or

TUES/THURS:11-11:30(LunchPeriod)

DailyRoutine:

1. DailyAgendaReview 6.Re-groupanddiscussion2. AssessmentQuiz 7.Cleanandresetworkspace

3. Discussion 8.Dismissal

4. Lecture

5. Laborator


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Proposed schedule of GDOE Content Standards1

stSemester 2

ndSemester

1st

Quarter

How to be successful in this and all other School Courses.

What is Chemistry? CH.3.1, 3.2, 3.3

Atomic Structure CH.3.1, 3.2, 3.3

Matter CH.3.5

Measurement/Significant Figures/% Error

3rd

Quarter

Acids, Bases Salts CH.3.15, 3.16

Solutions CH.3.4

Equilibrium CH.3.13

2nd

QuarterPeriodic Table of Elements CH.3.10

Electronegativity CH.3.6

Kinetics/Reactivity CH.3.7

Ionic/Covalent Bonding CH.3.6

Chemical Compounds CH.3.12

Composition CH.3.11

Reactions CH.3.11, 3.13

Balanced Equations CH.3.12

4th

QuarterKinetic Theory CH.3.17, 3.18, 3.19

Chemical Kinetics CH.3.20, 3.21, 3.22

Gas Laws

Grading PolicyAssessment Strategies

Formative: Expect a short 1-2 problem assessment EVERY CLASS MEETING.

Summative: Expect to perform at least one of the following throughout the school year:Literacy Projects to include: 5-paragraph essays, Written Lab Reports, Personal or

Group multi-media Presentations (utilizing MS Power point), Personal or GroupProjects and others.

Exams to include: Short answer/essay, Cloze, Problem solving.Labs to include: Computer simulations, physical experiments, data collection, data

analysis, predictions, lab reports and others.

Evaluation: Grading Scale based on GDOE:

Labwork/Projects 60% A= 90-100% Quizzes (daily) 5% B= 80-89% Exams 25% C= 70-79% Service Learning 10% D= 60-69%

F= 0-59%

Learning Service Guidelines

Each student is required a minimum of one (1) hour community service work per quarter for a total of four

(4) hours the entire school year. Community Service hours can be accomplished in various capacities. Forexample, students can scheduled lunch periods to work in the laboratory equipment room to perform

maintenance tasks such as cleaning, organizing taking inventory or preparing materials for upcoming labexperiments.

Citizenship

Excellent (E), Satisfactory (S), Needs Improvement (N), or Unsatisfactory (U). An unsatisfactory willprohibit the student from pursuing sports and athletics. Minor infractions consist of reminders of class

rules such as eating or drinking in class, use of inappropriate language, or use of electronic devices that notpermitted. Major infractions are those listed in the Student Handbook that warrants suspension.

i. E will be given for 0-3 minor infractions per quarterii. S will be given for 4-6 minor infractions per quarter

iii. N will be given for 7-10 minor infractions per quarteriv. U will be given for a major infraction or an accumulation of more than 10 minor

infractions per quarter.


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Classroom Policies and Procedures:

Submission of various Graded Assignments:

When available, students will submit their literacy assignments (Lab reports, essays, presentations, projects,

etc.) and some other assignments via e-file on the instructors website www.cuaresmascience.com. Thiswill ensure secure and verified timestamp of submission. As we move into a paperless classroom, we shall

attempt to cutback the use of paper in all areas. Daily quizzes, written exams and other assessments maystill be submitted via hand written hard copy.

Student attendance: Daily attendance is important. Only six (6) un-excused absences will be allowed.

Further un-excused absences will result to the student in receiving a No Credit (NC) for the class.

The Tardy Policy will be as follows:o Three (3) tardies (less than 15 minutes) or a tardy of fifteen (15) minutes or more will equal

to one (1) un-excused absence.

Makeup Policy:

It is the students responsibility to inform the instructor of any makeup work that needs to beperformed. The instructor will not be responsible if the student neglects to ensure that theyperformed the required makeup.

Lab Assignments and projects will be given throughout the week and will be due on thedesignated dates assigned by the Instructor. Late assignments will NOT be accepted unless

accompanied by an excused absence only. A grace period of the amount of days the student hasbeen excused of the absence will be awarded.

Make-UpQuizzes will ONLY be administered with a valid excuse slip the first day the student isback from an excused absence and will be performed during lab time. The student must take the

daily quiz before taking the make-up quiz. Make-Up Exams can only be taken if a valid excuse slip is presented Makeup exams will be

scheduled during office hours (lunch time for students) and can only be taken during lab period atthe discretion of the instructor and student.

In any case the student was absent on the makeup day, it is the childs responsibility to inform theinstructor so that an alternative date may be scheduled. No makeups will be given to those with an

unexcused absence.

Violence Policies:

Threats to self and others will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disciplinary action with

Student Services.

PLAGARISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in immediate disciplinary action. Proper

utilization and recognition of resources will be expected. Any cheating infractions will result in a 0% for the

assignment, a U for citizenship, and a referral to the discipline office for academic dishonesty.

Expected Student Conduct

1. Students are ready to attack learning the moment the bell rings.a. All materials present and readyb. Seated at assigned seatc. Presence of mind and absolute attention to instructionsd. Peer-to-Peer discussions ceased

2. No food or drinks allowed.a. Exceptions for bottled water per instructors discretionb. Absolutely no eating drinking during all lab activities

3. Socially conduct with self, peers and instructor logically, safely and respectfully.4. One person speaks at a time.5. Safety first in all Physical Laboratory Activities.


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6. NO personal electronics (cell phone, iPod, etc) use allowed during class period unlessspecifically granted for academic use by instructors discretion.

7. NO Chewing gum, pugua and other oral aids are allowed in or around class.*** All JFKHS and GDOE Board Policy rules and procedures apply above and beyond classroom policies. Please refer to

http://www.gdoe.net/rpe1/board_policy.htm. Students with repeated offenses will be suspended from school per Board Policy.

Persistent behavioral problems, constant failure to complete and submit assignments, and excessive absences and tardiness will

result in a U for citizenship. This syllabus may change throughout the school year at the instructors discretion.

Tutoring

To ensure availability of instructor to all students, tutoring is available with instructor during office hours

by appointment. Students are encouraged to seek tutoring from their peers including others in class orNJHS (please refer to their schedule) in addition to working with instructor. It is the students and not the

instructors responsibility to establish tutoring.

Parental Contact Policy

I may contact parents via telephone, e-mail, correspondence sent home, or conferences about theirchild/childrens academic and behavioral matters in the classroom.

Should you need to get a hold of me at any time, please feel free to contact me via e-mail (providedabove) or contact the school to provide contact information.

Mission Statement:

John F. Kennedy High Schools mission is to develop our island students to become globally-primed high achievers.School Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs)

John F. Kennedy High School Students are

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSStudents will display responsible behavior and be accountable for their actions.

PROBLEM SOLVERSStudents will acquire the necessary skills to prepare themselves for the global challenges within the workplace and

society.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORSStudents will speak, read, and write with confidence and clarity in a multi-cultural community.

TECHNOLOGICALLY LITERATEStudents will understand and utilize technology to enhance learning.

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