Class Expectations
Absences & Tardies
Tardies are given when you are not in the classroom when the bell rings. SCHOOL TARDY POLICY WILL BE FOLLOWED.
Should you be absent, it is YOUR responsibility to:
I will be available for assistance by appointment. Appointments must be made for additional assistance before school or after school. Students are encouraged to visit the Homework Center. Parents and students may reach me via email at: [email protected]. Email is preferred.
*PARENTS: Please check PowerSchool often to monitor your child's progress.
Tardies are given when you are not in the classroom when the bell rings. SCHOOL TARDY POLICY WILL BE FOLLOWED.
Should you be absent, it is YOUR responsibility to:
- Pick up missing assignments from Ms. Hadler
- You have the number of days you were gone to complete Absent work. (This does NOT include making up missed tests or quizzes.)
- Quizzes/exams must be made up within two days. Any not made up by this time will have missed their makeup time and receive a “0”.
- If students are out for more than 3 days, I recommend the parent/guardian send a homework request by calling the guidance office.
- Students MUST be present in class and participate in the class activity to receive participation points. Unexcused absences result in a loss of participation points. No Exceptions!
- Expect to have homework every night. Most assignments can be completed in class, but you will need to complete assignments that aren't finished during class time.
- You will create interactive notebooks for this class. You are expected to bring it everyday. Notebook checks will occur at least once per unit. Your grade is dependent upon your organization and completion of assignments.
- Late work will be NOT be accepted after one week. Late work is accepted for 50% off. Homework will be spot checked. Homework will be worth anywhere from 10-20 points. Lab analyses and conclusions may be worth up to 100 points.
- It is your benefit to maintain an organized composition notebook of notes, vocabulary, and homework. Bonus points can be earned on organization.
- Notebooks will be collected and graded at least once every unit. If you should be absent when notes were given get them from somebody responsible upon your return and check Google Classroom.
- Chromebooks will be used, in conjunction with Google Classroom. Due dates and times for assignments in Google Classroom will be posted.
- Students can expect to use various parts of Google Suite for Education, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.
- Personal devices are NOT allowed during class lectures and activities. They may be used FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES when the green cell phone sign is displayed. If they become an issue, students will lose points.
- Headphones may be used when directed in class.
- Calculators are available to be borrowed. Your school ID is necessary as collateral for the calculator.
- Anytime technology is used for academic dishonesty/cheating on tests or quizzes, you will receive a “0”, and a parent note will be sent home.
- Expect to participate in lab activities. Follow all safety procedures when performing a lab. ANY safety violation will result in "0" points on a lab assignment and possible expulsion from the class. You must be present in order to receive class participation points on your lab write up. If you are absent on the day of a lab activity, you may not make up the lab (some exceptions may apply for excused absences). You must get any notes or information for the lab because you are still responsible for that information or you will need to complete the virtual lab. SEE MS. HADLER IF YOU MISS A LAB!
- You will be learning chemistry using a modeling strategy, which completely correlates with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We will discuss a problem and hypothesize how to solve the problem. Your group will carry out investigations and create presentations on your findings via whiteboards and/or Chromebooks. Presentations are required and are part of your grade. Sometimes additional information is needed and lectures either will occur in class or via the internet. You will read from your textbook, articles or conduct internet research when necessary as well. Writing is also heavily relied upon in the modeling strategy. You will write up your labs to demonstrate your learning. Because direct instruction is not the focal point of this learning strategy, students can sometimes become frustrated.
- STEM Projects are a form of lab activity. They will be completed individually, with a partner, or with a group. To get participation points, you must cooperate and perform your assigned duty within the group. Choose your partners wisely for projects (when you have the opportunity to choose); you will sink and swim together. Absences during a STEM project will result in an alternate writing/research assignment or additional out of class time in order to earn back participation points.
- Chemistry is a difficult course due to the amount of reading, memorization, and MATH that is required. There may be math that you will be learning simultaneously in your math class. Keep up with the reading and note taking.
- Please do not whine or complain about the amount of assignments, projects, and notes you will have to complete. As a high school student (an institute of "higher learning"), you are expected to learn a wide variety of topics and manage your time. The goal of school is to give each student a well-rounded education so that they may be successful after graduation, whether that means going to college or getting a job.
- Stay organized. The volume of information and handouts you will receive may be tremendous and overwhelming. You are expected to keep track of your own assignments, be prepared for tests, and know important due dates.
- Copying another person’s work before class, during class, or after class will constitute cheating. Cheating will give you and the person you copied from ZERO points. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- MOST IMPORTANTLY: Be open and honest with your parents/guardians. They have an invested interest in you becoming successful in life.
I will be available for assistance by appointment. Appointments must be made for additional assistance before school or after school. Students are encouraged to visit the Homework Center. Parents and students may reach me via email at: [email protected]. Email is preferred.
*PARENTS: Please check PowerSchool often to monitor your child's progress.