Chemistry Honors Course Information

What is Chemistry?

Study of the composition and properties of matter and the interactions between different types of matter.

Honors Chemistry

A faster-paced and more in-depth version of the regular chemistry class.

First Semester Topics

Properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, periodic table, bonding, measurement and the mole, stoichiometry.

Second Semester Topics

Gas laws, thermodynamics, solutions, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry.

Scientific Skills

Observation, problem solving, laboratory techniques, graphing, and writing used throughout the course.

Required Materials

3-ring binder, lined paper, writing utensils, scientific calculator, internet-connected device (laptop/chromebook/tablet).

Textbook

"Chemistry:Principles and Reactions, 5th edition" by Masterton & Hurley.

Classwork/Homework

Assigned daily, self-corrected with a red pen for full credit, must be handwritten unless specified.

Tests

Include multiple choice and short answer questions, may only be made up for excused absences, not returned to students.

Quizzes

Timed, may not be made up, missed quizzes receive a score of zero until the next unit test.

Labs

Vary in format, must be made up within one week of an excused absence, formal reports submitted to Turnitin.com.

Citizenship

Contributing to a positive class environment through active participation and respect.

Late Work Policy

Late classwork/homework accepted for ½ credit up to the unit test; late labs penalized 10% per class period late.

Grade Weighting

Classwork/Citizenship - 10%, Labs/Projects - 25%, Quizzes - 10%, Tests - 45%, Final - 10%.

Grading Scale

A (100-90%), B (89.99-80%), C (79.99-70%), D (69.99-60%), F (59.99-0%).

Classroom Policies

Respect, readiness, safety, and no food or electronic devices unless permitted.

Attendance

Critical for success, tardies are counted if not seated when the bell rings.

Academic Integrity

Cheating includes copying work, using unauthorized materials, and sharing test information.

Make-Up Exams

Must be taken during tutorial or lunch for excused absences; zero for unexcused absences.

Letter of Recommendation

Requests must be made in person at least 3 weeks prior to the due date.