Environmental Systems

- 2” 3 ring binder

- Calculator (VERY IMPORTANT!)- Scientific or graphing. We use TI-30XIIS in class

-sheet protectors for reference materials

-Pencils

-Wr

Major Grades

50%

Daily Grades

50%

SCHOOLOGY

FBISD will be using Schoology this year instead of Edmodo. Class notes will be posted on Schoology. The notes generally have questions to be completed as we cover material in class. Therefore, you must have notes with you in class EVERY DAY! You are required to print the notes. Information covered in lecture is necessary for mastery of the course.

Class Materials

Online Textbook

Each student has online access to the Pearson Chemistry book.

www.Pearsonrealize.com

username: __________________________

password: __________________________

Grades

*Daily grades include homework, class work, lab worksheets, and quizzes.

*Major grades will be tests. 3-5 tests will be given per 9 weeks and any major projects.

Contact Me:

rohan.patel@fortbendisd.com

(E-mail is best way to reach me)

Conference: 10:35 – 11:25

Room: E9

Mr. Patel

Chemical Splash Goggles are encouraged (can be found at Wal- Mart, ACE, Home Depot, Amazon)- we have class sets of goggles for you to use too

2017-2018

Welcome to Environmental Systems!

This will be an exciting, and high achieving year, and I greatly look forward to getting to know each of you. These pages contain information about the purpose and structure of the class, what you need to succeed in this class, and information on how to contact me.

In Environmental Systems, students conduct laboratory and field investigations using the scientific method and make informed decisions using critical thinking. Students study a variety of topics that include: biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems, and changes in environments.

No High School Diploma = $25,636/year

High School Diploma = $35,256/year

Associates Degree = $41,496/year

Bachelor’s Degree = $59,124/year

Master’s, Professional (MD, JD), PhD = ≥ $70,000/year

Attendance

Attendance is extremely important in Chemistry. Every day we introduce different concepts and skills that are a foundation for the information that will follow throughout the year. In the event that a situation does occur in which you must miss school, AHS school policy states that students have the same number of days to make-up work as he/she was absent. (eg. 2 days absent = 2 days make-up). If you are absent on the due date of a major project, you are to turn that project in the first day you return.

The weekly schedule will be posted on Schoology. You should bring a planner to class to keep track of HW assignments & upcoming tests/quizzes. Students are responsible for all work on days absent.

Homework

Homework will be necessary for completion of class work, practicing problems, or to prepare for the following days activity. The amount of homework you will have each night will vary. Homework may be checked for a completion grade or you may have “check for understanding” quizzes each week

Late Work

It is expected that you will turn in assignment the day they are due. AHS late work policy will be followed. Late work will be accepted. For each day it is late, 10 points will be taken off.

Tutorials

Please come to me or another chem teacher for help if you are struggling! Chemistry can be one of the most difficult subjects (in college it is often used as a “weed out” class). Do not wait to see if you will understand it over time. Sometimes it only takes 15-20 minutes of tutoring to make a change!

Tutorial Hours: Tue 3:00 – 4:00

Retests

A student who has received less than 75% on a test does have the option to retest. Students have 1 week from the day grades are posted to retest. The student must come in twice during that 1 week period. The first time is to look over their previous test and do corrections using reference materials. The 2nd time will be to take the retest for the unit. The maximum score that may be replaced is 75%. There are no retests for quizzes.

Study Tips/Tricks

Chemistry is like learning a new language- it is incredibly important to practice each and every day. Here are a few things that may help you be more successful:

-re-read your notes daily and color coordinate.

-practice assigned problems (write down questions if you get stuck)

-arrange for tutoring immediately if you fall behind

For more info on time management/study tricks go to: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

SYLLABUS SIGNATURE PAGE

Agreement- This syllabus constitutes an agreement between the teacher, parent, and the student.

Rohan Patel__________________ _________________________

Teacher Signature Parent Signature

_____________________ ___________________

Student Print Name Student Signature