Burbank Chemistry Syllabus, 2021-2022

Instructor: Carlos De la Lama Room: 249
Email: cde2@saisd.net Conference: 8th Period

Welcome to Chemistry!!  We will be following a fast-paced schedule, so good attendance is crucial to student success! 

1. Chemistry General Requirements -

One credit for successful completion of this course; Prerequisite:  Biology.  This course is recommended for students in Grade 10.

There is one semester exam at the end of each semester for a total of two semester exams in the school year.

2. Course Goals -

In Chemistry, students conduct lab experiments, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Chemistry study a variety of topics that include: properties of matter; the periodic table; chemical bonding and chemical formulas; stoichiometry; acids and bases; thermochemistry; nuclear chemistry.

3. Course Outline -

4. Grading -

5. Late Assignments -
   All assignments are due at the beginning of the period.  Other than excused or prearranged absences, assignments handed in at any other time are considered late. Late assignments are not accepted in the last week of the 9 weeks.
   
   

6. Make-Up Assignments and Tests -
   Work missed due to an excused or prearranged absence will be due one week upon the student’s return to school.  It is the responsibility of the student to find out what work was assigned and what information was missed.  Labs missed due to absences must be made up.  Check with me to determine when you can make up the lab.  Tests missed due to an absence should be taken as soon as possible following an absence.  Missed tests will only be given either before or after school.  No make-up tests will be given during class time.
   
   

7. Assignment Requirements -
   All assignments must be complete and on the paper specific to that assignment.  Only one copy will be given, do not lose it.  All assignments must be written in ink or pencil and be legible.  All work must be shown on assignments, labs and exams including calculations.

8. Materials-

You will be expected to have your materials for class every day.  These include:  A pen with blue or black ink.  Please do not write in red pen or markers. And a composition notebook. You will be expected to have these materials DAILY. I will have a class set of textbooks, so it is not necessary for you to check one out.

9. Expectations –

Students are expected to participate in class on a daily basis, work collaboratively with other students, complete all assignments with attention to quality, and be prepared to learn.  In addition, be respectful of my classroom rules.  Be on time to class, have respect for your teacher, classmates, school property and yourself.  No cell phones or other electronic devices in class and I dismiss the class, not the bell.

**Let’s have a successful year!!

Return this portion to Mr. De la Lama signed by you and your parent or guardian by Friday.

I have read and understand the requirements and expectations of this class.

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