Mrs. Simmers Academic chemistry E-mail: msimmers@lebanoncatholicschool.org Student expectations:
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Come to class on time, be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.
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See me for make-up work if you are absent. You will have 3 days to complete it.
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No late homework will be accepted for credit.
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Copying homework will result in a zero grade for all students involved.
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Respect the students in your class. Inappropriate behavior deprives them of the education and time that they deserve.
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Ask questions if you are confused. School is a learning process. No one expects you to understand everything the first time. Materials for class:
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Notebook
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Textbook (must be covered)
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Loose-leaf paper for homework assignments
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Folder with pockets and clips to hold tests, quizzes and pre-punched papers
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Something with which to write.
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An open mind and a good attitude Grades: Student grades are based upon a point system. Each assignment will be given a point value. The student’s grade for each assignment can be determined by taking the total number of points earned and dividing it by the total number of points possible. For example, if a student earns 40 points on an assignment worth 50 points, the grade is 80% because 40/50 = 0.8 = 80%. A student’s grade for each quarter is determined by taking all the points earned during the quarter and dividing by all the possible points for the quarter. Each student is responsible for tracking his or her own points. Recovery grades: Quizzes are designed to assess student mastery of a concept, prior to a test. If you have not mastered a concept at the time of a quiz, research your mistakes and try again. Recovery Grades are designed to give you the opportunity to retake quizzes only. Grades of 77% or lower can be recovered. The highest grade one could receive is a 78%, so as not to compromise the grades of the students who did well the first time. Any student who receives a 77% or below on a quiz will have the opportunity to take the quiz over again. The recovery quiz will always be different than the original quiz. A student may only take one recovery quiz per quarter. The guidelines are as follows:
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Grades will never be hurt by taking a recovery quiz.
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Recovery quizzes will only be given after school on a designated day, in room 209.
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Other school activities must be put on hold that day to take the quiz.
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Tests are not part of the program.
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Do not come in to take the recovery quiz unless you are better prepared than the first time. The following scale will be used for the recovery quizzes: Recovery grade New grade 94 – 100 78 86 – 93 77 83 – 85 76 79 – 82 75 76 – 78 74 74 – 75 73 72 – 73 72 71 71 70 70 69 or below the higher of the two grades |