School Year/Semester _ Spring 2020

Course Name Chemistry1 Course Code 40.0510000A-1 CHEMISTRY I

Regular/Acc/Gifted/ESOL

School Name Clarkston High School Teacher Ms. Mital

Name
School Phone Number (678)676-5368 Teacher yamini_mital@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email
http://www.clarkstonhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/

Course Description: The Chemistry Georgia Standards of Excellence are designed to continue student investigations of
the physical sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in chemistry. These
standards include more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, the
conservation and interaction of energy and matter, and the use of Kinetic Molecular Theory to model atomic and molecular
motion in chemical and physical processes. Students investigate chemistry concepts through experiences in laboratories
and field work using the process of inquiry. Chemistry students use the periodic table to help with the identification of
elements with particular properties, recognize patterns that lead to explain chemical reactivity and bond formation. They use
the IUPAC nomenclature in order to predict chemical names for ionic (binary and ternary), acidic, and inorganic covalent
compounds, and conduct experiments to manipulate factors that affect chemical reactions.

Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Unit 1 – Atomic Structure and Periodicity

Unit 2 – Chemical Bonding

Unit 3 – Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, Moles

Unit 4 – Rate and Equilibrium

Unit 5- Kinetic Molecular Theory

Unit 6- Gases and Solutions

BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Title Chemistry: Matter and Change (HMH)

ISBN
978-0-07-874637-6
$72.00
Replacement Cost
N/A
Online book and/or resources
N/A
Online student access code (school specific)

GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of
student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of
ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to
deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate
student progress, report grades that represent the student’s academic achievement, and communicate
official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal.
See Board Policy IHA.
GRADING CATEGORIES *GRADE PROTOCOL
Pre-Assessments Prior to Learning (Formative Assessments) - 0% A 90 – 100 ~P (pass)
Assessments During Learning – 25% B 80 – 89 ~F (fail)
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45% C 71 – 79
Summative Assessments or Assessments of Learning– 30% D 70
 F Below 70

Notes:
*English Learners (ELs) must not receive numerical or letter grades for the core content areas in
elementary and middle school during their first year of language development. A grade of CS or
CU must be assigned. This rule may be extended beyond the first year with approval from the EL
Studies Program. English Learners must receive a grade for ESOL courses.
~Elementary schools will utilize P (pass) and F (fail) in Health/Physical Education, Music, World
Languages, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT PROGRESS
Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and
thirteen and a half weeks into each semester.  The progress of students
shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate
deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate
interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. See Board
Policy IH.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but
not limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school
records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID
or password. See the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights
and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook.
HOMEWORK
Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an
application or adaptation of a classroom experience.  Homework is at all
times an extension of the teaching/learning experience.  It should be
considered the possession of the student and should be collected,
evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB.
MAKE-UP WORK
DUE TO ABSENCES When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by
Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the
student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for
those days absent. Make-up work must be completed within the
designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
CLASSROOM 1) Be on time to class 2) Bring materials to class (book, paper, pen/pencil,
EXPECTATIONS calculator and notebook) 3) No Electronic devices 4) Follow classroom
expectation 5) Be polite and respectful!

MATERIALS AND Chemistry text, 2- Inch Binder, 5 dividers, black/blue pen, #2 pencil, and Calculator
SUPPLIES

EXTRA HELP Tutorial: Tuesday and Thursday (3:30-4:30); ROOM 13

TARDY POLICY FOR

WORK Assignments that are not turned in on time will result in (-5pts) for each day late.
You have three days to turn in all missed assignments.  After this time a “0” will be
placed into gradebook.
Chemistry Syllabus:
PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND RETURN:
I have read the syllabus.
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Student Safety Contract

AGREEMENT
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and agree to follow all of the safety rules set forth in this contract. I realize that I must obey
these rules to ensure my own safety, and that of my fellow students and instructors. I will
cooperate to the fullest extent with my instructor and fellow students to maintain a safe lab
environment. I will also closely follow the oral and written instructions provided by the
instructor. I am aware that any violation of this safety contract that results in unsafe conduct
in the laboratory or misbehavior on my part, may result in being removed from the laboratory,
detention, receiving a failing grade, and/or dismissal from the course. Student
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We feel that you should be informed regarding the school’s effort to create and maintain a
safe science classroom/ laboratory environment. With the cooperation of the instructors,
parents, and students, a safety instruction program can eliminate, prevent, and correct
possible hazards. You should be aware of the safety instructions your son/daughter will
receive before engaging in any laboratory work. Please read the list of safety rules above. No
student will be permitted to perform laboratory activities unless this contract is signed by both
the student and parent/guardian and is on file with the teacher. Your signature on this
contract indicates that you have read this Student Safety Contract, are aware of the
measures taken to ensure the safety of your son/daughter in the science laboratory, and will
instruct your son/ daughter to uphold his/her agreement to follow these rules and procedures
in the laboratory.
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