Transcript Back To School Night 2008 - Dougherty Valley HS | Mr

Back To School Night
2008
Welcome Parents
Please turn off your cell phones
Print your name next to your students
on the sign in sheet
Thank you!!!
The chemistry teachers would like to
thank you so much for the generous
donations that have given to our
classes so far.
The chemistry program will benefit
greatly from your contributions!
If you can still help out with a donation,
please send them in with your student
Who Am I?
Name: Ethan Schnell
- Grew up in Concord, CA
- College: Cal Poly, SLO
- B.S. Biochemistry
- Minor in Biotechnology
- M.S. in Education
- Teaching:
- 6th Year Teaching
- AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Biology,
Physical Science
- Extra’s:
- Swan at Cal Poly
- Coaching Swimming (HS, USS, REC)
My Classroom
• Rules:
– Be Respectful
– Be Responsible
– Be Resourceful
• Expectations:
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Ss work at or beyond their best
efforts
Ss know the consequences of
the “choices” they make
Ss take responsibility for their
choices
Ss take accountability for the
choices
Ss take on the majority of the
responsibility of this class
Ss allowed to make decisions
• HOMEWORK
– School Loop
– www.chemistryrocks.net
• Best resource for this
class
• Print out reference sheets
• Print out homework, labs,
study guides, etc…
– Worth approx. 5%
• 5 pt each assignment
– Always due next day unless
otherwise stated
– If absent, Ss gets the
number of days absent to
make up work
– No make-up labs. Ss
complete “missed lab report.”
– How many of you have been
to my web site??
– Did you know there is a
Parent page?
– No late work accepted –
dept. policy
Chemistry vs. Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
• Pace: Fast
• Depth: Starred Standards
• Complexity: More
• Expectations: Higher
• Work Load: More
• Test: SAT II Subject Test
Class Breakdown:
Homework: 5%
Classwork/Participation: 10%
Labs: 25%
Test/Quizzes: 40%
Final: 20%
College Prep Chemistry
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Pace: Slower
Depth: CA State Standards
Complexity: Less
Expectations: High
Work Load: Normal
Test: STAR Test
Majority of class
Assessments: 60%
Labs/Projects: 25%
Everything else: 15%
Magic number of 85%
My availability…
• During 1st Semester:
– Arrive at school approx. 645 in the AM
– During Brunch and Lunch – my room
– After School most days till approx. 415-ish pm
• During 2nd Semester:
– Arrive at school approx. 645 in the AM
– During Brunch and Lunch – my room
– After School – Not available – coaching swimming
Communication anyone?
• The best way for communication is by EMAIL!
– [email protected]
– School Loop
– Web site: www.chemistryrocks.net
• If you must have phone communication:
– Email a number and best time to reach you
• Appointment:
– Email me and we can set one up
Thank you for joining me!!