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Classroom Rules and Policies

Materials Needed:

· Spiral Notebook
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Folder and 3 ring binder 
· Something with which to write (pencils will be needed for some tests.)
· Calculator (Ideally one with logarithms on it… Math IV and Physics require a TI-83+)
· Book cover
·  Some way to move computer information…for instance:  flash drive,  Yahoo student account, Google account...

Accessing the Class Web Page (You're here... But in case you want to show someone else...)

· You can access this site by going to the D.C. Everest Home page http://www.dce.k12.wi.us/srhigh/
and  then click on the staff directory tab.
Scroll down to my name.  Then click on the globe.  That will take you to
 http://www.dce.k12.wi.us/srhigh/teachers/bheeren/

On Line Textbook Access: 

For Chemistry 420

To access the online text or standardized tests, go to http://my.hrw.com/hrw/login_all.jsp

(Or you can go to http://www.hrw.com/ and click on the online textbooks button.  Then scroll down the page to the spot that reads ….If you have already established an account and program subscription (i.e., you have a user name and password and have registered an ISBN), you can log in to Holt Online Learning now.  Click on the Holt Online Learning now…)  At this point,

 type in your user name      User Name:__________________

Then input your password Password:  ___________________

 Then click on go to online textbook.  Pick the chapter and the section that you want to read and away you go….  

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For Honors Chemistry 421

On Line Textbook Access:  You must use Internet Explorer for an unknown reason.

https://school.pearsoned.com/Pegasus/frmlogin.aspx?rumbaCode=ssoError&rumbaMessage=Error%20Occurred%20while%20processing%20Rumba%20SSO%20Request

(there is a link on Edline to the on-line textbook)

Generic username and password

Username:  jdalt69774

Password:  2012chem

 Then click on go to online textbook.  Pick the chapter and the section that you want to read and away you go….

Grading: Homework, Labs, and Quizzes

·See class handout for individual class policies.  
·Value Varying depending on the amount of work (10-100 pts)
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A review sheet/outline/concept map will be assigned for each chapter. This should be completed at least one day prior to the chapter test. 
·All work is to be compiled in an organized fashion. (probably a 3-ring binder) (40 points per quarter)
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There are suggested homework problems to key on within the chapter.  These problems are NOT due, but if you do them, you should include in your organized work.  
· Labs will generally be due two days after the completion of the lab unless otherwise noted.
· Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
· A notebook/participation/deportment grade may be given.

Tests:

· Will generally be announced one week in advance.
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Point totals again vary from chapter to chapter (40-100 pts)
· Multiple choice, essay, true and false, short answer, and other formats are used.

Late Work and Absences:

· Missed papers may be picked up in the stand in front of the room
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Late work is not acceptable.
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Tests/Quizzes/Labs/homework should be made up within the number of days equal to your absence. It is your responsibility to make arrangements to make up this work. Absences are sometimes very difficult to make up.

Extra Credit:

· Extra Credit may be earned to raise a grade.
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Virtually anything is acceptable provided you can show the relationship to chemistry.
· Extra credit must be turned in one week before the end of the quarter to receive credit on that quarter’s grade.

Cheating:

· Will not be tolerated and will result in an F for the quarter grade.

Grading Scale:

Based on total points
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D

Pluses and minuses will be used with totals near the grade cutoffs; for instance 82 % would be a B-

Your semester grade will be composed of :
42.5% First quarter (or third quarter) grade
42.5% Second quarter (or fourth quarter) grade
15% Semester final exam (which will be cumulative during both semesters)

Other notes:

Start Memorizing ion chart. The biggest predictor of your success in chemistry is whether or not you know your ions!

Approximate timeline
Chapter 1-5                            1st quarter
Chapter 6-8                             2nd quarter
Chapter 9-12                           3rd quarter
Chapter 13-15                         4th quarter

 
D.C. Everest Senior High
6500 Alderson Street
Weston, WI 54476

Bill Heeren, Teacher
February 03, 2012

Phone (715) 359-6561
Extension 4204
Fax (715) 355-7220