Chemistry Orientation
Instructor: Mrs. Thomsen
Room 124
e-mail: mary.thomsen@milaca.k12.mn.us
Phone: 320-983-7324

Web Site Information: To access the Chemistry part of the schools web site from outside the building, go to www.ecenet.com/thomsen

Instructors Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1st Hour	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry
2nd Hour	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry
3rd Hour	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry
Lunch
4th Hour	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem
5th Hour	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem	Pre-Chem
6th Hour
7th Hour	Prep	Prep	Prep	Prep	Prep
After 3:15		Students Schedule Time		Students Schedule Time

Materials Needed Everyday:

1. Textbook: Provided by the school district. (You must use the a book cover. Take good care of these books.)
2. Wireless Notebook or Loose Leaf Paper: For all problems, lab reports, etc. (All assignments to be turned in must be done on paper which does not have fringes.
3. Pencils: Use pencil on all tests, assignments, and when writing on glassware.
4. Three Ring Binder: Many notes will be provided for you and they will be three hole punched to help you remain organized.

Assignments:

1. Assignments must be in pencil and have name, hour, assignment and date due at the upper right corner of the paper.
2. Lab reports must be typed.
3. Tests will be taken in 47 minutes or less and must be taken in one sitting.

Laboratory:

1. You will work in pairs with your assigned lab partner and at the assigned lab area.
2. Keys are your responsibility. (If you do not have your keys you must donate $.25 to the fun fund to get your drawer unlocked.)
3. If your partner is absent - You will do the lab. (You may pair up with someone who’s partner is also absent,however you will not have a group larger than two.)
4. The glassware in your Chemistry drawer is your responsibility, broken or lost glassware will be paid for by you.
5. Keys are your responsibility. The cost of replacing a key is $5.00.

Absent From Class:

1. If you are absent from class one day, you have:
1 school day to make-up assignments.
1 school day to make-up a quiz
3 school days to make-up a test.
5 school days to make-up a lab.

2. You must obtain the notes from someone in class. (If you do not do this, it will affect you notebook grade.)
3. Your assignments will be filled out on the admit slip by your lab partner and the instructor will sign it only after the assignments have been written on the slip. Slips which need the instructors signature are to be placed in the designated basket.
4. It is your responsibility to arrange to make-up any test, lab, etc. You must pick up worksheets, etc. from the designated basket.
5. If you have an advance pass, you must get your assignments before you are absent. You will only be allowed to go if you are caught up. All papers are due and tests will be taken the day that you return.
6. If you are gone for a long period of time, please see the instructor on your time to make special arrangements.

Tardies
1. Three unexcused tardies equals an absence.

Grading

1. All assignments will be graded.
2. Late assignments will be given 50% credit.
3. The following categories and grading scale will be used.

Categories
Tests & Quizzes 50%
Laboratories 20% (-5 points if you are tardy to lab.)
Daily Work 30%

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percentage	Letter Grade	Percentage
A	94	C	73
A-	90	C-	70
B+	87	D+	67
B	83	D	63
B-	80	D-	60
C+	77	F	Below 60

4. If there are any questions about your grade please see me in private.

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