About

Chemistry Syllabus

2020-2021

 

1. Chemistry Course Description: 

   This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the basic elements of Chemistry-the study of everything around us.  Students are also given the chance to apply chemical methods in a hands-on environment involving laboratory experiments.

 

2. Teacher Contact

         Instructor:  Ms. Rena Thomas

         School Number: 407-746-2050                                  

         Voice Mail: 407-746-2281

         E-mail:  Rena_Thomas@scps.k12.fl.us

 

3. Classroom Rules:

   1.All book bags are placed on the floor at the beginning of each class.

   2.Food and drinks are only allowed during the Bell Question segment of class,

      which is the first 5-10 minutes of the period!  Bottled water is always allowed.

   3.No cell phones or cell phone usage allowed in class without permission.

   4.During lecture, instruction, and tests/quizzes do not talk or communicate with

      another student.  Failure to comply with this rule will result in a deduction of   

      participation, extra credit, or curved points.

 

4. Attendance:

   A student with ten (10) or more unexcused absences in a class per semester will have their credit denied regardless of their course grade. Please see the Lyman High School Credit Recovery Policy for details on how to earn credit for the course.

   WebEx Schedule:

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

Seminole Connect Students:	WebEx Class Meeting Day / Time:	To Enter Class Click on Link: or use access code: 738700976 (Links to an external site.)
Period 1   Chem Honors	Mon, Aug 17   -   8:10 AM Wed, Aug 19   -   7:25 AM Thur, Aug 20   -   7:20 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 2   Chemistry Esteemed	Tues, Aug 18   -   8:10 AM Wed, Aug 19   -   8:15 AM Friday, Aug 21  -  7:20 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 4   Chem Honors	Tues, Aug 18   -   9:45 AM Wed, Aug 19   -   10:30 AM Friday, Aug 21  - 9:10 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 5   Chem Honors	Mon, Aug 17   -   1:00 PM Wed, Aug 19   -   12:00 PM Thurs, Aug 20  -  12:50 PM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 6   Chemistry Esteemed	Tues, Aug 18   -   1:00 PM Wed, Aug 19   -   12:45 PM Friday, Aug 21  - 12:50 PM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 7   Chem Honors	Mon, Aug 17   -   11:20 AM Tues, Aug 18   -   11:20 AM Thurs, Aug 20   -   11:05 AM Friday, Aug 21   -   11:05 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)

 

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Seminole Connect Students:	WebEx Class Meeting  Day / Time:	To Enter Class Click on Link: or use access code: 738700976 (Links to an external site.)
Period 1   Chem Honors	Mondays                7:30 AM Wednesdays        7:20 AM Thursdays             7:30 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 2   Chemistry Esteemed	Tuesdays               7:30 AM Wednesdays       8:10 AM Fridays                   7:30 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 4   Chem Honors	Tuesdays               9:10 AM Wednesdays      10:30 AM Fridays                   9:10 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 5   Chem Honors	Mondays              12:45 PM Wednesdays      11:55 AM Thursdays           12:45 PM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 6   Chemistry Esteemed	Tuesdays              12:45 PM Wednesdays      12:45 PM Fridays                  12:45 PM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp (Links to an external site.)
Period 7   Chem Honors	Mondays              11:05 AM Tuesdays              11:05 AM Thursdays           11:05 AM Fridays                  11:05 AM	https://scps.webex.com/meet/thomasrp

 

 

5. Homework/Classwork Policy:

   In-class work, homework, or labs are due within one week.  All work must be digitally submitted through eCampus.  Late or Make-up work for students will be graded before the end of each quarter.

 

6. Grades: 

   Two chapter tests are given for each quarter and these tests are cumulative.  A student’s grade is based on their exam grade, tests, quizzes, classwork assignments, and laboratory write-ups.  There will be nine weeks exams that count 20% of the student’s grade.   During any exam, the student is not permitted to have a cell phone on their person.  It must be turned off and in their backpack/purse.  

 

7. Student Planner/Organization:

   Our School Advisory Council (SAC) generously purchased planners for all 9th graders.  Although Lyman planners may not be available for upper classman, all students will be expected to utilize a planner (paper or digital) to increase organization and communication.

 

8. Textbook Information:

   As per School Board Policy, each student shall be responsible for returning all items issued to him/her in good condition for use during the term.  The student and his or her parents are required to pay the purchase price for any lost or unusable textbooks.  Students should carefully check books for any previous damage.  Damaged textbooks must be returned to the Media Center the same day they are assigned or the student will be held accountable.  

 

        Textbook Name:  Modern Chemistry, HMH              Price:    $ 86.00

 

9. Skyward/Student Access:

   In an effort to provide parents with easily accessible information about student’s progress and save money on paper and printing costs, Lyman High School will post report cards and progress reports to Skyward Family Access and will print report cards only at the end of the semester.  Should parents need to obtain a printed version of a student’s report card, parents can request this through our Guidance Department.  At any time, if parents need assistance accessing Skyward, please visit the Student Services Office. 

 

10. Tardy Policy:

    Lyman High School will have an increased focus on instructional time.  Our expectation is that students arrive to class on time, each and every period.  Students who arrive late to class must report to an administrator or security officer in the courtyard or in the Administration Office to receive a tardy pass. All classroom doors will remain locked and students will not be admitted into class until the official tardy slip has been obtained.

 

11. Cell Phone Policy:

    Cell phones are permitted to be used only before school, between classes, at your designated lunch time, or after school. Cell phones are not to be used inside the classroom unless the teacher has given permission to use for instructional purposes.

 

12. eCampus Course Information:   https://epassort.scps.k12.fl.us/

    The eCampus online learning system is designed to support students’ study.  Students can retrieve make-up work, bell questions, and other helpful resources throughout this website.

 

13. Honor Code Policy:

    Academic honesty and integrity are essential to the existence of an academic community.  Students of SCPS shall refrain from all forms of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, misuse of electronic communication, or other deceitful means of obtaining inflated grades.  In addition to discipline consequences and a zero on the assignment, students in violation of Honor Code may lose additional academic and extracurricular activities.

 

14. Additional Availability/Support: 

    Tutoring is available after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.  Students can retake quizzes and tests to receive half credit back toward grade.  You must sign in and attend tutoring/test correction sessions.

     

    Helpful Websites:

    Khan Academy - Chemistry

    https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry

    Quizlet – Chemistry vocabulary   (https://quizlet.com/)