Chemistry Teacher: Mr. Garcia Room: 7-1. Personal Information Name: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ Address:

ChemistryChemistry

Teacher: Mr. GarciaTeacher: Mr. Garcia

Room: 7-1Room: 7-1

Personal InformationPersonal Information Name: ___________________________________Name: ___________________________________ Address: __________________________________Address: __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Home Telephone Number: Home Telephone Number: _(____)_(____)__________________________________________ Cell Phone Number: __Cell Phone Number: __(____)(____)__________________________________________________ Email: _________________________Email: _________________________ What science class did you take last year? What science class did you take last year?

__________________________________________ What teacher did you have for science last year? What teacher did you have for science last year?

______________________________ What grade did you get in science last year? What grade did you get in science last year?

______________________________________ What grade do you expect to get in chemistry this year? What grade do you expect to get in chemistry this year?

__________________ Additional comments: ___________________________________Additional comments: ___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Our Mission:Our Mission:

    Valley High School Valley High School will provide an will provide an environment that environment that enables students to enables students to make a successful make a successful transition from high transition from high school to higher school to higher education and career education and career opportunities. opportunities.

We will provide an academic program We will provide an academic program

designed for each student supported by high designed for each student supported by high

expectations, integrity, courage, compassion expectations, integrity, courage, compassion

and collaboration.and collaboration.

1.1. CSTCST

2.2. CAHSEECAHSEE

3.3. High School GraduationHigh School Graduation

4.4. A-G (Courses required A-G (Courses required for for college)college)

READ THIS AGENDA CAREFULLYI have reviewed the contents of this agenda. I will take responsibility for it, and use it as an essential scholarly tool. I intend to write all my assignments in it, and to track my academic progress toward graduation. I must have the agenda with me every day and I will not be released from class without carrying the agenda with me. I also understand that if this agenda is lost, damaged or stolen, I must purchase a new agenda at the replacement cost of $5.00.Student Signature: ________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________

SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2SEMESTER 2Progress ReportsProgress Reports Progress ReportsProgress Reports

October 7, 2011October 7, 2011 March 9, 2012March 9, 2012

November 18, 2011November 18, 2011 April 27, April 27, 20122012

Final GradesFinal Grades Final GradesFinal Grades

January 27, 2012January 27, 2012 June 14, 2012June 14, 2012

Course SyllabusCourse Syllabus Chemistry DescriptionChemistry Description

College-prep one year courseCollege-prep one year course Laboratory activities, projects, textbook material, models, Laboratory activities, projects, textbook material, models,

diagrams, journal writings, and researchdiagrams, journal writings, and research Apply to medical field careers and chemical research careersApply to medical field careers and chemical research careers

Chemistry ObjectiveChemistry Objective Apply to standards that focus on the following areas:Apply to standards that focus on the following areas:

Atomic and Molecular StructureAtomic and Molecular Structure Chemical BondsChemical Bonds Conservation of Matter and StoichiometryConservation of Matter and Stoichiometry Gases and Their PropertiesGases and Their Properties Acids and BasesAcids and Bases SolutionsSolutions Chemical ThermodynamicsChemical Thermodynamics Reaction RatesReaction Rates Chemical EquilibriumChemical Equilibrium Organic Chemistry and BiochemistryOrganic Chemistry and Biochemistry Nuclear ProcessesNuclear Processes Investigation and ExperimentationInvestigation and Experimentation

Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

You will be able to:You will be able to: Carry out scientific procedures using Carry out scientific procedures using

laboratory equipment.laboratory equipment. Solve scientific problems using graphs, Solve scientific problems using graphs,

tables, and algebra skills.tables, and algebra skills. Understand basic chemical concepts in Understand basic chemical concepts in

written form, problem solving and written form, problem solving and discussion.discussion.

Hypothesize solutions to current Hypothesize solutions to current societal problems.societal problems.

Why Study Chemistry?Why Study Chemistry?Everyone and everything around us involves Everyone and everything around us involves

chemistry – chemistry – explains explains our worldour world

Chemistry: Fascinating and Fun!

Why Study Why Study Chemistry?Chemistry?

Problem Solving Problem Solving More informed CitizenMore informed CitizenCareersCareersCollegeCollege

Classroom MaterialsClassroom Materials

ChemistryChemistry (Textbook) (Textbook) Chemistry Notebook Chemistry Notebook Notebook (3-Ring Notebook (3-Ring

Binder)Binder) Writing tools (#2 pencil, Writing tools (#2 pencil,

blue or black pen)blue or black pen) College-Ruled paperCollege-Ruled paper Drawing paperDrawing paper Graph paperGraph paper Colored pencils, Colored pencils,

markers or crayonsmarkers or crayons

AgendaAgenda HighlightersHighlighters Glue stickGlue stick Ruler Ruler ScissorsScissors Index cards (3 x 5)Index cards (3 x 5) Dictionary Dictionary Calculator Calculator

Classroom WebSite:Classroom WebSite: www.sausd.uswww.sausd.us

Classroom RulesClassroom Rules

In order to effectively learn in class, students mustIn order to effectively learn in class, students must

obey the following rules:obey the following rules:

1.1. Be in assigned seat before the tardy bell rings.Be in assigned seat before the tardy bell rings.

2.2. Bring notebook, textbook, and pencil/pen to Bring notebook, textbook, and pencil/pen to class.class.

3.3. Turn in assignments neatly and on time.Turn in assignments neatly and on time.

4.4. Treat peers and teacher with courtesy and Treat peers and teacher with courtesy and respect.respect.

5.5. Do not talk or leave seat without permission.Do not talk or leave seat without permission.

6.6. Conduct safety rules at all times.Conduct safety rules at all times.

Follow the clearly stated expectations:Follow the clearly stated expectations:Spirited and well behaved students at all Spirited and well behaved students at all

school-sponsored eventsschool-sponsored eventsPossession of ID card and agenda at all times Possession of ID card and agenda at all times

during the school day. ID cards at every during the school day. ID cards at every event.event.

No misuse of electronic devices! Cell phones No misuse of electronic devices! Cell phones and iPods used only and iPods used only before school, during before school, during lunch and after schoollunch and after school. (NOT during passing . (NOT during passing periods)periods)

Items are subject to confiscationItems are subject to confiscationNo inappropriate items: gangs, sex, drugs, No inappropriate items: gangs, sex, drugs,

alcohol, tobacco, party activity, permanent alcohol, tobacco, party activity, permanent markers, tagging, dress code violationsmarkers, tagging, dress code violations

No harassment (sexual or any other kind)No harassment (sexual or any other kind)

Only Valley hatsOnly Valley hatsNo underwear No underwear

showingshowingNo violent or No violent or

gang affiliated t-gang affiliated t-shirts or jacketsshirts or jackets

Keep “hoodie” Keep “hoodie” hoods downhoods down

No flip flopsNo flip flops

Valley High SchoolValley High School

Falcon Fashion for the ScholarFalcon Fashion for the Scholar

Student Name: Student Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

I.D. # I.D. # __________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of Violation: Nature of Violation:

Issued by:Issued by:

WHITE: WHITE: toto Student Services Student Services YELLOW: YELLOW: to to StudentStudent

If not…

Discipline PlanDiscipline Plan

Rewards for following rules:Rewards for following rules:1.1. Verbal and/or written praise.Verbal and/or written praise.2.2. Given extra credit or bonus points.Given extra credit or bonus points.3.3. Given tokens.Given tokens.4.4. Receive outstanding citizenship.Receive outstanding citizenship.

Consequences for not following the rules:Consequences for not following the rules:1.1. 11stst offense = Verbal warning offense = Verbal warning2.2. 22ndnd offense = One hour detention offense = One hour detention3.3. 33rdrd offense = Phone call home and parent offense = Phone call home and parent

conferenceconference4.4. 44thth offense = Office referral offense = Office referral

GradesGrades

1.1. Homework PacketsHomework Packets

2.2. Chemistry Notebook (2)Chemistry Notebook (2)

3.3. Laboratory ReportsLaboratory Reports

4.4. QuizzesQuizzes

5.5. Chapter TestsChapter Tests

6.6. Classroom ParticipationClassroom Participation

7.7. Citizenship (Attendance and Behavior)Citizenship (Attendance and Behavior)

8.8. Extra Credit Extra Credit

90% - 100%90% - 100% AA

80% - 89%80% - 89% BB

70% - 79%70% - 79% CC

60% - 69%60% - 69% DD

0% - 59%0% - 59% FF

Grading ScaleGrading Scale

Regular attendance is important to Regular attendance is important to successsuccess

Only reasons for absence:Only reasons for absence:Illness (we need a note and a phone call!)Illness (we need a note and a phone call!)Medical/Dental Appointments (after school, please!)Medical/Dental Appointments (after school, please!)Court Appearances (notice in advance)Court Appearances (notice in advance)Death in the Family (let us help with grieving)Death in the Family (let us help with grieving)

PLEASE, A PHONE CALL AND A NOTE BOTH….ALWAYS!!

ATTENDANCE OFFICE: (714) 241-6421

AbsencesAbsences

You must bring an excused note to the You must bring an excused note to the attendance office to get a readmit. You attendance office to get a readmit. You are to take this readmit to get every are to take this readmit to get every teacher to sign to be excused for your teacher to sign to be excused for your absence(s). You are responsible for absence(s). You are responsible for making up any work that you have making up any work that you have missed. If you are absent on the day an missed. If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, you must turn it in on assignment is due, you must turn it in on the day you return.the day you return.

Academic HonestyAcademic Honesty

It is your job to convince me that you are It is your job to convince me that you are not cheating. Ways to convince me:not cheating. Ways to convince me:

1.1. Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper.Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper.

2.2. Keep Your Answer Sheet Covered.Keep Your Answer Sheet Covered. If I If I SuspectSuspect that you are cheating, the that you are cheating, the

following will take place:following will take place:1.1. 11stst time X on paper (10 points off) time X on paper (10 points off)

2.2. 22ndnd time 0% on test, quiz or homework time 0% on test, quiz or homework assignmentassignment

3.3. 33rdrd time: 0% and an office referral time: 0% and an office referral

TutoringTutoring

Tutoring is available before or after school Tutoring is available before or after school by appointment.by appointment.

Tutoring will take place before 6Tutoring will take place before 6thth period period everyday.everyday.

It is also available through Valley Think in It is also available through Valley Think in the library.the library.

Parent/Guardian SignatureParent/Guardian Signature

First Homework Assignment (5 pts.)First Homework Assignment (5 pts.) Parent/Guardian Signature With DateParent/Guardian Signature With Date Student Signature With DateStudent Signature With Date