AP Chemistry Syllabus

Instructor:  Ms. Sabine                             Room:  128

School Phone:  (770) 288-3222              email:  darlene.sabine@henry.k12.ga.us

TEXTBOOK:  Chemistry-the Central Science    Brown / LeMay 14th edition (2018)

SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKS:  You will also be issued an AP Test Prep Series workbook

Suggested Purchase: 5 Steps to a 5 for AP Chemistry (2021 Edition when it comes out)

SUPPLIES:  3-ring binder (4-inch will hold all handouts for entire year), spiral/composition notebook (for homework assignments), composition book for labs, graph paper, calculator, pen/pencil, highlighter, note cards

GRADING SCALE:

90-100           A

80-89             B

74-79              C

70-73              D

0-69                F

GRADING PROCEDURE:

Course Final Average:

            ASSESSMENTS                                                      40%

            PRACTICE WORK (homework, quizzes, labs)            40%

            FINAL EXAM                                                          20%

FIRST SEMESTER

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

To prepare for lab activities:

During the first week of school students will visit the Flinn Scientific website and watch the following “How to” videos:

www.flinnsci.com → Teacher Resources Tab →chemistry → How To Videos

• How to Filter and Decant
• How to Titrate Using a Buret
• How to Operate the Flinn Scientific Spectrophotometer
• How to Set 0 and 100% Transmittance
• How to Prevent Broken Crucibles
• How to Prepare a Dilute Acid Solution
• How to Prepare a Solution

SECOND SEMESTER

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

TEACHER'S ROLE

1. Present material in an organized, enthusiastic manner
2. Help students become problem solvers
3. Give no busy work
4. Grade all activities in a timely manner (1 day)
5. Hold students accountable for their actions

STUDENT'S ROLE

1. Be present and on time
2. Be in charge of your learning and growth
3. Success requires only consistent, dedicated work
4. Complete all work to the best of your ability
5. Performance counts

TIPS TO ASSIST IN FULFILLING YOUR ROLE

1. Read the chapter BEFORE we start discussing it in class
2. Print out Power Point notes from web page to bring with you to class
3. Attempt assigned homework problems nightly
4. Review your notes nightly
5. Complete lab reports and start on them earlier than you think you need to

The #1 predictors for success in college (graduation) is the number of rigorous courses (gifted, honors, AP) completed successfully in high school.

For each AP class a student completes, they double their chances of graduating from college. The average graduation rate at college is 52%

Tutoring:  Chemistry is a subject where each unit builds upon the knowledge of the previous unit; therefore, falling behind could be dangerous!  If at any time you need extra help, I am available for tutoring before school and after school – dates and times for the week will be posted on the board.

I look forward to getting to know you this year! 

Mrs. Sabine