AI Chemistry Course Outline and Policies
Coach Colizzi
2007 – 2008
Materials needed:
Textbook-
Chemistry, Prentice Hall
Notebook
(3 ring binder)
Pen/pencil
Calculator
II.
Scientific Measurement (3)
III.
Atomic Structure (4-5)
IV.
Periodic Table (6)
V.
Chemical Bonding (7-8)
VI.
Chemical Names and Formulas (9)
VII.
Moles and Stoichiometry (10-12)
VIII.
The Behavior of Gases(14)
IX.
Acids and Bases (19)
X.
Organic Chemistry (22)
Procedures:
1.
Bring your textbook, notebook with paper, pen and
pencil, and calculator to class every day if you wish to earn full credit for
the day.
2.
Enter the room, get to your seat and begin copying the
day’s agenda. Have your homework on your
desk and ready to turn in when class begins.
3.
After attendance has been taken, be prepared to take
notes or start your laboratory activity.
4.
If you are absent from class, you must make up missed
work within the number of school days missed. You are responsible for obtaining
missed assignments before class starts.
5.
Extra help will be on Tuesdays at
Rules:
1.
Be in your seat
and ready to work when the bell rings or you will be considered tardy.
2.
Have all of your
materials everyday.
3.
Listen while
others are speaking. (especially the teacher)
4.
No food or drink
of any kind is allowed in the classroom.
This includes gum.
5.
If you have a
question, raise your hand and I will gladly answer your question.
6.
Display proper
laboratory behavior.
7.
Show respect for
yourself, your peers and your teacher at all times.
8.
If you need to
get out of your seat do so after the teacher finishes lecturing.
Consequences:
1.
First offense:
Verbal warning
2.
Second offense:
30 minute detention, parent or guardian called
3.
Third offense: Disciplinary referral.
Any
behavior that results in the disruption of the class will result in the
immediate removal with the benefit of the consequence system.
Grades:
Your grade will consist of class work, homework,
laboratories, quizzes and tests.
Laboratories 25%
Homework/Participation 10%
Quizzes 15%
Tests 50%