Course Expectations

Ms. Gerughty

Welcome to success, where every day you give life your best shot and your best becomes better. Come with an open mind and a heart ready to learn. You will exceed your highest expectations and learn how to encourage yourself and others to succeed.

Expectations

☺ All persons shall be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.

☺ All students shall come to class prepared to learn:

ü on time

ü with pen, pencil, notebook, and text

ü with a scientific calculator

ü with homework done clearly and neatly, ready to be turned in

Grading Policy

Your grade will be based on points

earned in the following categories:

Tests: Tests are given every two to three weeks generally after the completion of several chapters. There will be a lab test (labs category) and an Individual test (tests and quizzes category). Announced and

un-announced quizzes are also given periodically. Calculators and other materials are not to be shared during tests.

Laboratories:

ü All students are required to wear safety goggles and protective aprons/lab coats.

ü Absolutely no horseplay.

ü Follow all directions carefully.

ü The laboratory must be completely clean before anyone goes to his/her next class, all students will help in cleanup until the task is complete.

ü You will be fined for any damaged equipment.

Homework: Homework is assigned most nights and is due the next day. Late work will be accepted for ½ credit during the same unit.

What to do if I have an excused absence:

Tests: If the absence is excused, then the student has as many days that s/he is absent to take the test.

Labs: If you are absent on a lab day, you will be given a make-up assignment.

Homework: The student has as many days that s/he is absent to complete the assignment.

Attendance

ê Students are to be in their seats when the bell rings. Chemistry notebook should be on the desk and ready to go.

ê It is understood that from time to time everyone runs late. Once a term is quite enough, more often than that holds the potential of becoming a bad habit, three tardies will result in a detention.

ê Any work missed due to an unexcused absence may not be "made up."

ê Work missed due to excused absence must be made up. BE RESPONSIBLE. I will not bug you about missed work.

Notebook

Students are required to have a lab notebook and chemistry binder (or section in their main binder) for this course. The binder should consist of 4 sections: 1) Notes, 2) Assignments, 3) Labs, 4) Tests and Quiz Reviews. Periodic notebook and binder checks will be given.

Miscellaneous

ê Extra Help is available. ASK!!! I am very willing to help.

ê Students will treat all substitute teachers with the utmost of respect, and turn in all requested work.

ê Honesty and Integrity: Any cheating will be dealt with severely. At the very least, the student will receive a zero for that assignment, and will be subject to all school disciplinary action.

Parents

ê Parents may call me any time to discuss their child's participation in class. They are also welcome to make an appointment for a conference at any time they feel one is needed.

Contact information:

phone #: 841-8717

email: kcgerughty@puyallup.k12.wa.us

web page: http://www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/high/rogers/Personal%20Web%20Page.htm