á               COURSE DESCRIPTION

Chemistry is a two semester course designed to fulfill the physical science requirement required for graduation from Palma High School. The course is designed for the high school student and provides student interaction between the laws of science and their everyday lives. 

 

á               MATERIALS The following list of items are required as a minimum:

1.     Textbook – required in class every day

2.     Laboratory manual – only required on day before laboratory investigation.

3.     Hundreds of 3 inch x 5 inch Note Cards - recommended

4.     English/metric ruler- required in class every day

5.     Blue or black pens- required in class every day

6.     Marble Composition Notebook – to take lecture/lab notes and review notes from reading the text- required in class every day

7.     Periodic table – required  in class every day

8.     Number two pencils – only for test taking

9.     Scientific calculator – recommended TI–84, etc – required in class every day

10.  Internet Access

11.100 sheet Student Chemistry Laboratory Notebook- required in class each day.

 

á               EVALUATION

This course adheres to PalmaÕs official grading criteria. Semester grades will be determined and credit awarded based upon the following criteria:

     

1st and 2nd Quarter                      60%

      homework, lab reports,

      element assignment,

       writing assignments,

        special projects,

        behavior/ participation,

       Laboratory Practicum

   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Quizzes/chapter tests/                         40%

Semester examination

A                                                                          93 – 100 %

A-                                                                         90 –   92 %

B+                                                                        87 –   89 %

B                                                                          83 –   86 %

B-                                                                         80 –   82 %

C+                                                                         77 -    79 %

C                                                                           73 -    76 %

C-                                                                          70 -    72 %

D+                                                                          67 -   69 %

D                                                                            63 –   66 %

D-                                                                           60 -    62 %

F                                                                            below 60 %                                   

3rd and 4th Quarter                    60%

      homework, lab reports,

      element assignment,

       writing assignments,

        special projects,

        behavior/ participation,

       Laboratory Practicum

        - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Quizzes/chapter tests/             40%

Semester examination

A                                                                             93 – 100 %

A-                                                                            90 –  92 %

B+                                                                           87 –  89 %

B                                                                             83 –  86 %

B-                                                                            80 –  82 %

C+                                                                            77 –  79 %

C                                                                              73 -  76 %

C-                                                                             70 – 72 %

D+                                                                             67 – 69 %

D                                                                               63 – 66 %

D-                                                                              60 -  62 % 

F                                                                             below 60 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

á               WEIGHTNG OF GRADES

1. Quarter grades. First, second, third and fourth quarter grades are based upon the following criteria:

Homework: problems assigned, laboratory assignments, writing assignments,                           60%

                    special projects, Laboratory Practicum, behavior/participation

Classroom: lecture quizzes, laboratory quizzes. Team quizzes and chapter examinations             40%

 

2. Semester grades. First and second semester grades are determined according to the following criteria:

40% of 1st quarterÕs points earned by the student + 40% of 2nd quarterÕs points earned by the student + 20% of the points earned by the student on the 1st semester examination = 1st semester grade.

40% of 3rd  quarterÕs points earned by the student  + 40% of 4th  quarterÕs points earned by the student + 20% of the points earned by the student on the 2nd semester examination = 2nd semester grade.

 

 

á               PALMA MISISON STATEMENT

Palma is dedicated to providing young men an excellent college preparatory education in a Roman Catholic environment that embraces the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Education and challenges each individual to develop spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically and socially.

 

 

á               THE SEVEN ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

1.    Evangelize youth within the mission of the Church – bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to every aspect of the studentÕs life

2.    Proclaims and witnesses to its Catholic identify – foster an awareness that the

      fulfillment of human existence lies beyond this world.

3.    Stands in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice – concern is to

        be expressed towards the weakest members of our class. We must learn to raise-

        up the weak as well as wake-up the strong.

4.    Fosters and invigorates a community of faith - provide a disciplined, safe atmosphere in which students are free to grow and take responsibility for their own learning in class.

5.     Nurture the development for the Whole Person – the central focus of our Christian BrothersÕ school is the wholesome religious, moral, intellectual, cultural, physical, and social education of each student.

6.     Collaboration and shared responsibility in its mission– encouraging parents to empower their student to share responsibility in the shaping of its mission.

7.     Pursue excellence in all endeavors – use of an educational curriculum that promotes the harmonious growth of the whole person, fosters development of higher-order thinking and prepares each student for life-long learning.

 

á               ESLRÕS

1.   Spiritual/Moral:

- Christian values and beliefs

2.   Intellectual:

- Learning, critical thinking analysis, creativity

3.   Physical:

- Sportsmanship, lifelong health choices, physical skills

4.   Social:

- Respect, compassion, service

 

 

 

á               STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Mr. Chipley has the following expectations for all students:

1.     To be prepared for class by completing all reading assignments including note taking on reading assignments, attempting recommended chapter problems and working on assigned student problems prior to daily class attendance.

2.     To complete and submit all assignments when they are due.

3.     To pay attention in class and take complete and accurate lecture notes.

4.     To study and fully prepare for all quizzes, tests and examinations.

5.     To give an honest effort in the preparation of all assignments, quizzes, tests and examinations.

 

á               EVALUATIONS

Evaluations fall into three categories; homework problems, quizzes, team quizzes and chapter tests.

Category one – assigned homework problems from chapter, special assignments, lecture. and laboratory

                          assignments.

Category two- unannounced chapter quizzes (canÕt be made up), laboratory quizzes and team quizzes. Team quizzes –students working in teams is given a set of questions that prepare students for the chapter test.

Category three- chapter examinations –given at the end of each chapter and are based upon the reading assignments, class lectures, laboratory assignments, homework problems and class discussions.

 

á               HOMEWORK

Homework generally consists of reading and study questions, but may include other assignments.  Students and parents will expect homework on a daily basis. Homework assignments include three categories:

Category one – reading assignments and recommended textbook problems.

Category two – required chapter problems assigned on MondayÕs, /WednesdayÕs/ FridayÕs – completed with blue or black ink/ computer

                                       generated; no pencil.

 Category three – completed laboratory reports.

 

á               PARTICIPATION

The classroom is a great medium for learning and thought provoking discussion.

Active participation and courteous attention by all students must take place. Points may be deducted for lack of preparation, tardiness, talking, not raising hands, other disruptions and/or late or missing homework assignments.

 

á               FINAL EXAMS

The fall and spring examination finals will be cumulative and cover all material during that semester. Both examinations will include comprehensive questions that may require multiple choice, essay and work type solutions.

 

á               TIMELINESS OF ASSIGNMENTS

Personal responsibility is important for success in life and must be practiced on a daily basis.  Assignments not received when class is dismissed will be considered late and a five percent penalty will be assigned up to 3:00 pm (the end of the school day) prior to grading the document. Students are given an opportunity to make up their assignment after 3:00pm on the assigned day until the end of the class on the following day. This assignment will be assigned a fifty (50) percent penalty prior to grading the document. Students missing class will be expected to turn in assignments no later than the day following their return to class. Assignments are not forgotten.

 

á               MATERIALS

Students will be required to bring their textbook, calculator, pencils/pens, ruler, Periodic table, chemistry student laboratory notebook, and Mead composition notebook on a daily basis. The laboratory manual will be required on the day before the assigned laboratory assignment.