READ: Welcome to Chemistry

Welcome to Chemistry! 

Teacher Information:

     Mrs. Swinton

     email: aswinton@mountainheightsacademy.org

     phone: 801-872-9706

Course Description: The focus of Chemistry is to study matter and how it changes. This course covers many topics which include: measurement, atoms & molecules, stoichimoetry, states of matter, chemical reactions, periodic trends, thermochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and kinetics. 

Course Structure: This course is set up with lessons and assignments surrounding one topic. Lessons include reading reviews, science blogs, labs, actively learn reading assignments, presentations and quizzes. 

Expected Participation: You should expect to spend an average of 5 hours per week in this course. I recommend you start working on assignments early in the week to ensure that you have time to ask any questions you have.

Grading: The grading scale is as follows:

Reading Reviews: Reading reviews are questions that help you focus in on the key concepts of the reading you do each week. 

Science Blogs: There is a science blog at the end of most weeks. These blogs are hosted within our school system and cannot be viewed by others on the web. The purpose of the blogs is to promote reflection and deeper understanding 

Assignments:  The assignments are listed at the bottom of each week and are numbered and list a due date. Each assignment is different, so be sure to carefully read all directions. 

Quizzes: There are generally 4 quizzes each quarter. You will only get one attempt on each quiz, so be sure you are prepared before you begin. You will be able to drop one quiz score each quarter. 

Due Dates: All work is due the last day of the week at 6:00 pm.  Due dates are listed on each assignment. 

Late Work Policy: Personal responsibility is an important part of the mission of Mountain Heights Academy and something that I feel very strongly about. I also understand that sometimes things happen and work is not finished on time. I will accept late work under the following conditions:

• You will be allowed an extension on 3 items (reading reviews, blogs, quizzes, etc) each quarter where work can be submitted after the deadline for full credit. You will need to contact your teacher to use an extension.
• All other work submitted late will be accepted for 60% credit. 
• Students not using any extensions will earn extra credit at the end of the quarter. 

Contact: My office hours will be posted on the course page. Feel free to contact me by chat, phone, or email during these times. At other times if you need help, leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. All emails and calls will be returned within one school day.

After you have completed this part of the lesson, you can check the associated box on the main course page to mark it as complete