CHEMISTRY

Mr. Lenczycki

Chemistry is a college preparatory class and is taught as such.

TEXT: Chemistry, by Wilbraham, Staley, Matta and Waterman, Addison-Wesley, Publishers, 2005.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. In seats and quiet when bell sounds, tardies will be enforced according to PHS policy.

2. Bring binder, lab book, calculator, and writing instrument to class daily. Textbook will be required periodically.

3. Participate actively in classroom discussion and activities.

4. Raise hand if you have a comment or question.

5. Listen when I am speaking and I in turn will listen when you are speaking.

6. At the end of class, pick up any trash and leave when dismissed.

7. Safety in the lab is a must. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

8. Listen and read directions carefully.

9. I have no tolerance for cell phones, iPods, or MP3 players.

10. If you respect me as your teacher, I in turn will respect you as adults.

GRADING:

90% = A 80% = B 70% = C 60% = D below 60% is failing, calculated on:

A. Homework (graded on effort) 10 - 25 pts

B. Labs/Quizzes (announced or unannounced) 20 - 30 pts

C. Exams 50 - 100 pts

All assignments are due on time. Late work will be penalized. Makeup work (including labs) will only result from excused absences and must be completed and turned in within the same number of days as the duration of the absence, unless other arrangements are made.

SPECIAL MATERIALS:

1. Three ring binder

2. Loose leaf paper

3. Pen and pencil

4. Lab book

5. Scientific calculator

ADDITIONAL HELP:

5th, 7th, and 8th hours are my free periods. Let me know beforehand if you wish to see me during these times, or before or after school, to ensure I am available. Please do not be afraid to seek help or ask questions in or out of class. The question you may pose may be on the mind of a dozen others, and often helps to bring all to a better understanding.