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__//**Regents Chemistry Course Syllabus**//__

Welcome to an exciting year of Chemistry as we will delve into a variety of topics starting with atomic structure and ending with organic chemistry. You may leave your textbook at home for reference and homework assignments, BUT you should bring your review book, if you choose to purchase one, to class with you every day. Success is within your grasp if you are patient and willing to think beyond memorizing facts. There are many different ways to do well in this course but the most important is to be conscientious, organized, prepared and focused. We look forward to accompanying you on this year’s journey. Above all, remember Chem-is-try!

__ CHEMISTRY, The Study of Matter __ __Brief Review for NY: Chemistry the__ 4th edition __Physical Setting__ Dorin, Demmin and Gabel Kavanah 1992, Prentice-Hall, Inc. 2018 edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc. **Checks payable to "Tappan Zee High School"** A portion of this will be donated to Science Honor Society Scholarships
 * BOOKS: ** **Text Review Book**

You are expected to arrive to class before the bell rings and be ready to begin working by having your notes and handouts, reference table, calculator, and pen with you every day. If you purchase a review book, please bring it regularly. At the start of class, all assignments that are due are to be automatically turned in to the basket at the front of the room and you are expected to begin working immediately using your activity list. Late homework is not accepted.
 * CLASS PREPARATION: **

Your participation in class consists of taking notes and doing all the necessary activities/assignments, lab experiments, lab reports and practice problems. You are expected to cooperate and be respectful to everyone at all times.
 * CLASS PARTICIPATION AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: **

Tests/quizzes are worth **60%**, lab reports are 15%, homework/classwork is 15%, and class participation is 10%.
 * GRADING: **

Office hours are by appointment. Please give a days notice
 * OFFICE HOURS: **

Whenever you are excused absent, you are required to make up ALL ASSIGNMENTS within 3 days of your return to class in order to receive credit. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed. PowerSchool is kept up to date and it is your responsibility to monitor for missing assignments. Missed assignments during unexcused absences will receive a zero.
 * ABSENCE POLICY: **

Lab experiments are significant portion of the course and lab safety is critical. Safety rules are to be followed. Labs must be made up when absent.
 * LABS: **

__ Calculators __ – Graphing calculators are NOT permitted for use on the Regents Exam. **You should use a 4-function or scientific calculator instead during this course.** __ Chromebooks - __ Please bring your school-issued or personal device on a daily basis. These will be used regularly in class to access the class website and related materials ONLY. If they are used for other purposes, they will not be permitted and those portions of the assignments must be completed at home.
 * TECHNOLOGY: **

See the student handbook. Plagiarism and cheating will result in a zero and a disciplinary referral. Plagiarism includes copying lab reports and homework from a partner as well as copying information from other sources for written assignments. *
 * ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: **