Common Issues 1. Late to class Students who are late to class without a pass will receive a minor point deduction on their next test. Three tardies will result in detention. 2. Arriving unprepared. Students who do not have a binder, calculator, and a pencil will receive a minor point deduction on their next test. Daily homework is worth 5-10 points. 3. Ipods and cellphones visible in class Ipods and cellphones will be confiscated if seen, and delivered to the student affairs center. You will be permitted to use internet capable devices such as iphones only when specifically requested by the teacher. 4. Lab Groups of more than 2 To receive credit for a lab experiment your group must be no more than 2 students. 4. Absences Unexcused absences are treated in accordance with the student handbook. Students are responsible for making up lost work and will still have to take each test. Makeups are available for students with a score of less than 70%. 5. Homework from other classes Will be confiscated if students work on it in class unless specifically instructed otherwise. 6. Students not seated or not in assigned seats Please remain seated in your assigned seat unless instructed otherwise 7. Unsafe laboratory practices This is a serious offense and will result in immediate removal from class and detention.
Grading Policy This class uses a “pure points” system: your grade will be determined by the points accumulated from homework, tests, and lab reports. For, example, you might earn 90 points on a 100 point exam, and 5 points on a 10 point quiz. Your average at that point would be 95 points out of a possible 110 total points for an “average” of 86%. Your grade can be accessed on PowerSchool through the GHS website, also available on the chemistryadventure website. During any type of testing, there will be no communications in any form with any other student(s). Should such communications take place, the student(s) will receive a grade of zero on the test. What to bring to class 1. An up to date 3 ring binder with chapters and homework. 2. A scientific calculator 3. A pen or pencil
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