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2016/2017
Chemistry A Syllabus
Kari Luckett
337-0330 ext. 479
luckettka@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Jen Rudlaf
337-0330 ext. 476
rudlafjl@kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Course Description from Course Bulletin
Students will go beyond the basics and deeply into principles of and changes in
matter. Topics include states of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table and
dimensional analysis. Laboratory-based activities will emphasize and reinforce
the concepts and principles of chemistry. Working in groups, use of technology
and analysis of experimental results will be emphasized.
Length of course: 1 trimester (12 weeks) = 0.5 Academic Credit
Textbook and Other Materials: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman. (2008).
Prentice Hall Chemistry. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
Classroom Expectations: In order to create a positive learning environment, we
must be PRO.
Be Prepared This means that students will..
Come to class with student id, homework, writing utensil, etc.
Come to class ready to work with others and learn.
Show Respect This means that students will.
Be open and courteous to others ideas, beliefs, and questions.
Use positive, non-ofensive language and gestures.
Take
Missing Work and Retakes: Students will be allowed to turn in missing work
and take/retake assessments and labs up until two established dates
approximately half way through and at the end of the trimester. Students will be
given these dates and they will be posted with notice. After this date, no late
work from that half of the trimester will be accepted unless notified by Mrs.
Luckett (i.e. a quiz falls right before the deadline).
A-= 90-92
B-= 80-82
C-= 70-72
D-= 60-62
B+ = 87-89
C+= 77-79
D+ = 67-69
F = 0-59