Welcome to Chemistry Honors 2024 - 2025

What is Chemistry Honors?

• Chemistry is the study of matter and its interactions. 
• During this course, we will study the composition, properties, interactions, and changes associated with matter. 
• Chemistry Honors is a course suitable for students who display a high level of competency in the sciences and desire to continue their education beyond high school.

General Information.

• The class will be administered using Canvas.
  • Canvas is a web-based learning management system or LMS. 
  • For some, this will be their first exposure to such a system, but it is important to experience it since many Universities use Canvas.
  • No handwritten assignments will be accepted. If an assignment is done on paper, it should be uploaded into Canvas.
  • Assignments in Canvas will have a due date and close at the end of the unit. Any unsubmitted assignments cannot be completed after this happens, so if you are absent or miss an assignment keep this important restriction in mind!
  • Grades will be posted using Focus. Even though Canvas does track grades, Focus is the official grading program for Charlotte County Public Schools. The grade in Focus is your grade for the course.

 Class Expectations.

• Students are responsible for notes, handouts, labs, and other materials posted on Canvas.
• Be prepared for class!  Bring all required materials to class each day.
• Display a high level of responsibility.  As part of an advanced science class, you are expected to display responsibility when it comes to your work, any missing work (tests, quizzes, homework, etc.), and actions in the classroom.  The instructor will not be responsible for missing or unfinished assignments and will not ‘chase’ students for such.  It is up to the students to be responsible.  Consult the calendar on Canvas to stay informed about what is happening in class! 

Required Materials.

• Chromebook (provided by CHS)
• Writing utensils (pen, pencils, highlighters, etc.)
• Loose-leaf paper/notebook (bound or composition) for in-class practice work
• Scientific calculator (Cell phone calculator is not permitted)
• Earbuds or headphones for use with Chromebook