Syllabus and Course Outline AeroStem 2022-2023 
 
Course Name : Chemistry
Teacher Name : Mr. J. Morse
Teacher Contact information:   
Email    : jmorse@aerostem.org  
Prep Period Time  : Period 0 
Room    : 3 
 
Welcome to Chemistry Class! 
 
Core Subject Description:  
   Chemistry is an introductory course preparing the student for further studies in chemistry in college. It is directed toward explaining the composition of matter. Emphasis is placed on chemical principles and their application, problem solving, and the development of laboratory skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion or, concurrent enrollment in Algebra II is recommended. 

Course Curricular Objectives 
The Chemistry course at AeroStem Academy is vitally important in helping students experience the richness and excitement of knowing about and understanding the natural world. 
● Appropriate scientific processes and principles in making personal decisions 
● Effectively engage in public discourse and debate about matters of scientific and technological concern 
● Increase in student’s economic productivity throughout their careers through the use of the knowledge, understanding, and 	skills employed by the scientifically literate person 

General Standards:      
   The learner demonstrates an understanding of basic concepts and processes in Chemistry as deepened by other disciplines to analyze/solve problems critically, think innovatively / creatively, and make informed decisions to enhance the integrity and wellness of the human person, protect the environment and conserve resources to sustain the quality of life.  
 
Course Materials and Preparation 
We will use Google Classroom as our learning platform on which announcements will be posted. We will be using Discovery Science as our main text and media resource. The students will also be provided with other materials that review or enrich the content presented in class. In addition, students are expected to bring a three ring binder to organize all class notes or handouts and a pen or pencil to class every day.  Calculators will be needed for this class. You also need to purchase a 2 wide-ruled composition books one for notes and one for Lab. 
 
Students who review notes and complete assignments daily, utilize academic lab, and take advantage of retakes when available are most successful.  Students need to be proactive and communicate with their teachers when they are confused or struggling.    

Grading Procedures: 
   Quarter grades will be calculated from cumulative points per quarter from weighted categories. Semester grades will be calculated with each quarter being 40% and the final being the remaining 20%. Letter grades are assigned based on the scale listed below: 

 A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 50% - 59%	
Quarter 1     = 40%
Quarter 2     = 40%
Final Exam    = 20%

Total         = 100	
Assessments       
Classworks & HW     
Labs/Simulations     
Participation        

Total  = 100%
	
= 35%
= 30%
= 20%
= 15%	
				
Checking your Grades: 
   It is expected that students and parents regularly access PowerSchool to check grades. Also, students are expected to access their grades at least once a week and report on their progress grade through a grade check. 
 
Classroom Expectations:  
•	A. Classroom Routine 
•	1. Enter the Class Room Quietly. Go to your seat and begin to work on the warm up (Warm ups are handed in weekly). 
•	2. During Roll Please Say "Here". 
•	3. The instructor will take this time to check on homework completion. 
•	4. Announcements. 
•	5. Lecture Time -- please do not talk and take notes. 
•	6. Have all materials needed READY for the day! 

Policies Classroom Policies: 

Behavior:  Students will respect the rights of others in the classroom, and the school’s equipment and facilities.  All students will be required to pass a safety quiz and return a signed safety contract (student and guardian) in order to participate in labs.  It is a privilege to do labs.  They help to make learning meaningful, fun and exciting.  For safety reasons, a student who behaves inappropriately during labs will not be allowed to finish the lab.  If horseplay is involved, the student potentially endangers other students in class and will be referred to the office.  

1. Dress Code:  Please refer to the dress code in the handbook. No hats or Hoodies in Class. 
2. Environment:  No distracting noises, gestures, or talking. Only those things appropriate for school are acceptable, No      	Phones at anytime in class, no chewing gum in class, and do not through anything in the classroom.   
3. Language:  Please follow school rules for appropriate language use, no inappropriate language will be tolerated. . 
4. Active Participation in class is expected from each student is expected.  
5. Raise Your Hand: If you have questions, or need something please raise your hand and ask the teacher. 
6. Technology in the Classroom: Only those sites, WebPages, or programs that are part of the class work are acceptable. 
7. Laptop Policies: The teacher may mute or stop the video, lock out a site, or close a tab of any student who is not meeting 	expectations, this way the student may remain in the class. 
8. During Classes, everyone is expected to respect the speaker may it be your teacher or fellow students. Avoid 	distracting 	the class any means possible to avoid sanctions. 
9. Lab Procedures: From time to time there will be Lab assignments. It is imperative for the safety of all that ALL SAFETY 	regulations are obeyed to during lab times, no horseplay or other un sanctioned activities will be tolerated. 
● Labs need to be cleaned up appropriately before the end-of-class. No late passes will be written. There should be no used 	paper towels or lab materials left on the floor or counters, the sinks and strainer should be clean, and lab equipment 	returned to the proper place.  
10. Tools and Equipment: All tools and equipment are to utilized only with the proper safety precautions: If you break it the 	total price of the tool or equipment will be charged to you. 

Absences and Make-up Work:   
•	It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any missed work and notes in cases of excused absences.  
•	If a long-term assignment has been assigned before the absence, the due date stands.  
•	Make-up work must be received within the number of days (s) of the excused absence and according to the time of 		the assignment or it will be treated as late work.
•	Students will not receive any credit for work from an unexcused absence. It is important to be present every day in class. 

Late Work: 
Due dates are posted several times and you are responsible for knowing these. If an assignment is not handed in 		when asked for or due, it is considered late. 
•	If late: You will not be reminded to turn in late work. 
•	Late work will be accepted at teacher discretion. 
•	Any late work accepted by the teacher will have a 5% deduction per day from the final grade. 

Science Lab Notebook: 
   Each student will be required to keep all work for this class in a composition notebook. The science lab book (composition notebook) will be used weekly. The folder will be used for handouts. Periodically, the lab book will be checked for organization and completeness using a rubric. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their lab books current. An up-to-date example of the lab book can be accessed before or after school.  

***May 15-19 Review and Pretest***
***May 23-27 Map Testing Review and Structure***
***May 31- June 2 Final Exam***

 
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WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CONTENTS OF THE BIOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE 
 
Student Signature:_______________________________________________________________
 
Parents Signature:_______________________________________________________________
 
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