Chemistry 2015-2016

Teacher: Mr. Charles Love

E-mail: lovec1@scsk12.org

School Phone: 901-416-8820

ridgewayhigh.org

School web address:

Chemistry is the study of matter and energy. This study involves math, memorization, logic, and the
understanding of complex concepts. It can be a difficult course at times, but it is NOT an impossible
course. You will have to do homework almost every night. You will have to study. When you leave my
class at the end of the school year, you will be ready for college chemistry.
Academic Honor Statement: An essential feature of Ridgeway High School is a commitment to maintaining
an atmosphere of intellectual integrity and academic honesty. As a student of Ridgeway High School, I
pledge that I will neither knowingly give nor receive any inappropriate assistance in academic work, thus
affirming my own personal commitment to honor and integrity.
Topics and Timeframe:

First Semester
1st 9
Chapter
Week Chapter
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Chapter
Chapter
2nd 9
Chapter
Week Chapter
s
Law
Chapter
Chapter

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3
4
5
6

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Chemistry
2015-2016
Second
Introduction to Chemistry
3rd 9
Analyzing Data
Week
Matter-Properties and Changes
s
The Structure of the Atom
Electron in Atoms
4th 9
The Periodic Table and Periodic
Week
s
Ionic Compounds and Metals
Covalent Bonding

Semester
Chapter 9 Chemical Reactions
Chapter 10 The Mole
Chapter 11 Stoichiometry
Chapter 12 States of Matter
Chapter 13 Gases
Chapter 14 Mixtures and Solutions
Chapter 15 Energy & Chemical Change
Chapter 18 Acids & Bases

Grading:

Tests, Projects, Assessments = 40%

Homework = 20%
Labs = 20%
Class Participation = 20%

Classroom Expectations:

Everyone will have good attendance and be on time with materials in class with you. Materials are
text book, paper, pencil, calculator, and homework completed. If you are tardy, you must have a
pass.
Everyone will be treated with respect and will be polite to each other.
Make-up work is defined as work you did not receive or complete when you were out of school for
an excused absence. All make-up work (tests, labs, handouts. etc.) is conducted after school.
Make-up time is only offered during tutoring hours.
Late work is defined as work you did not turn at the time it was due and you were present at school.
Late work is accepted for a grade of 50% the next day. After two days late work will not be
accepted for a grade.
No bathroom passes while I am teaching, nor during the first / last 15 minutes of class.
All work turned in should be turned in by YOU to me. Do NOT turn in work to my mail box in the
office. Do NOT have a friend deliver your work to me.

Tutoring hours are: Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. No tardies will be allowed
to tutoring. Appointments outside of scheduled hours are permitted with 24-hour notice.

Chemistry Rules and Procedures 20152016

Teacher: Mr. Winston Love
lovec1@scsk12.org
School Phone: 901-416-8820
ridgewayhigh.org

E-mail:
School web address:

Laboratory Rules and Procedures

Rules:

1. Be respectful to everyone. (yourselves, fellow students, and

ALL RHS staff)
2. Follow all SCS, RHS, and classroom policies and procedures
3. Act as a professional at all times.
Classroom Procedures:

Know that all of these procedures are for your safety

and the safety of your fellow students
Federal Law: Prohibits food or drink in
laboratories
Absolutely no students on my floor (out of their seat)
without permission
Absolutely no students behind my desk
Raise your hand and wait for permission if someone is
addressing the whole class
Turn in work to the appropriate location, when assigned
Keep ALL returned work in your binders (nothing should
be in my grade book that is not in your binders)
Use the student resource center, but do not abuse it

 If you want to know your grade, check parent connect

or see Mr. Love after school

Chemistry Supplies 2015-2016

Teacher: Mr. Winston Love
lovec1@scsk12.org
School Phone: 901-416-8820
ridgewayhigh.org

E-mail:
School web address:

Supplies Needed:

1-inch heavy duty 3-Ring Binder (these will be kept in the

classroom)
Set of dividers for 3-Ring Binder (need at least 5 sections)
Flexible folder (kept in the back of your binder and can be
taken home)
Pencils (absolutely no pens starting at $1.87 at Target)
Paper (and plenty of it starting at $0.78 at Kroger and
Target)
Calculator (scientific or graphing starting at $10.00 at WalMart or Target)

Chemistry Student & Parent Agreement

Statements:
I, _____________________________________________________(student name), have read and understood
the class syllabus and academic honesty clause. I understand any infraction (e.g., plagiarism,
copying, cheating) results in a permanent notation in my student record, and may lead to failure
in the course.

I, _____________________________________________________(student name), have read the required

materials list and will have all of my materials ready for each class every day. I understand that
failure to be prepared for class will result in incomplete grades for classwork.

I, _____________________________________________________(student name), agree to follow all

laboratory safety rules given to me (written or oral) by Mr. Love. I understand that failure to
follow the laboratory safety rules can result in me injuring myself/my classmates, and will result
in me being removed from all other laboratory assignments thus earning a grade of zero on
those missed laboratory assignments.

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Student Signature
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Parent Signature and Date

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Date
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