Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
Hello! I am Mrs. Reichard (pronounced rye curd). I will be your child’s chemistry teacher this year. Please take a few minutes together to read over this handout. Sign and return the back signature page only (this is for a grade). The signature page will be due by Tuesday of next week. Please email me with any questions you may have (sreichard@greenville.k12.oh.us). By following the procedures and expectations as explained in this packet, students will be successful in my class.
Parents, if you ever have any concerns about your child, please email me at the address above or call the school at 548-4188 and leave a message. Do not hesitate to contact me if you believe there is a problem or if you are worried about your child’s progress. Remember that we both have the same goal; we want your child to succeed in my class.
My class will not be easy, but it will not be impossible either. I expect my students to work hard. Working hard will result in the students learning and building valuable skills. My class will involve more than passing tests. Students will be expected to participate in class, complete all assigned work, and to participate in labs. Included in this packet is a list of necessary supplies that each student will need to have for my class.
I am honored to have the opportunity to be your child’s teacher. Education is a joint effort between students, parents, and teachers. It is possible that I will photograph activities in my class and post them on my web site. If you wish to -not have your child’s picture placed on a chemistry class web site, please send me a signed and dated note. I look forward to working with each and every student and know that we will have a fantastic year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Shelia Reichard
Chemistry Teacher
Greenville High School
Chemistry Classroom Expectations and Procedures
Mrs. Reichard
Ø BE PROMPT
· Students need to be seated in their assigned seats when the bell rings. warning for the first three times they are tardy. On the fourth tardy, and on each subsequent tardy, the student will be given a detention, to be served before or after school.
Ø BE PREPARED
The following items should be brought to class everyday. · Ink pen and pencil
· A notebook or paper
· A good attitude
Ø BE RESPECTFUL
I will treat you with respect, and I expect the same in return. I also expect students to respect their classmates. Appropriate conduct is expected at all times. This means:
· No talking while I am teaching unless it is part of a class discussion.
Ø BE RESPONSIBLE
· Late work will be accepted on the following conditions:
o All late work will be deducted 40% for being turned in late.
o Any late work must be received within 5 days of original due date or before the work has been returned to the class (whichever occurs first).· No name on work will result in loss of points (10%).
· Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero on the assignment and your parents will be notified. On the second offense you will get an ‘E’ in the class and be referred to the office for further punishment.
Ø NO CELL PHONES should ever be seen or heard in the classroom. Cell phones can and will be confiscated.
Ø NO PURSES OR BAGS If you must bring a purse, it must be placed along the wall in the designated area. Get any needed supplies from your purse prior to the start of class. You will not be allowed to be in your purse during class time.
Ø GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
· Always be safety-conscious.
· Report all accidents.
· Splash proof goggles must be worn when teacher directs students to do so
· Confine long hair while working in the laboratory.
· Always wash your hands thoroughly at the end of the laboratory period.
· Do not consume food or water while in the lab area; never taste chemicals.
· Follow all instructions, both written and verbal.
· Broken glass - clean up immediately with brush and pan. Do not use your hands.
· If you are unsure of any procedure, ask your teacher.
Ø ABSENTEEISM
· Students are expected to be in class. If a student has an excused absence, it is their responsibility to turn in any homework that was due. It is also their responsibility to get any assignments from the missed day(s) from the teacher.
· If a student is present the day an assignment or test is announced, then is absent on the due date or test day, they are responsible for turning in the assignment or taking the test the day they return.
Ø GRADE DETERMINATION
· Grades will determined through
§ Participation and class work
· Grading Scale by percent:
A 93% - 100%~ A-~ 90% - 92%
B+ 87% - 89%~~~~~~~~ B 83% - 86% ~~~~~~~ B- 80% - 82%
C+ 77% - 79%~~~~~~~~ C 73% - 76%~~~~~~~~ C- 70% - 72%
D+ 67% - 69%~~~~~~~~~~~ D 63% - 66%~~~~~~ D-~ 60% - 62%
E 0% - 59 %
Ø DETENTIONS
Detentions may be given for the following reasons:· Any item as stated in your handbook/arguing up your lab area and equipmenttems belonging to Mrs. Reichard.e lab area without permission
SUPPLY LIST FOR CHEMISTRY
Ø Pens/Pencils (lab reports must be written in blue or black ink)-this must be on by the second week of school
Ø Paper (either notebook or loose leaf-your choice)
Ø Optional: A three ring binder to keep your class notes, labs, handouts, and book notes is strongly suggested as an organizational tool. At a minimum, you should at least have a folder for the class.
Ø A scientific calculator (YOU MUST HAVE ONE!)
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I, _________________, have read and understand the information in Mrs. Reichard’s
(student name printed)
Classroom Expectations and Procedures packet. I further agree to follow all other written and
verbal instruction in class, including lab safety.
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Student Date
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Parent or Guardian Date
