WELCOME TO CHEMISTRY!
Chemistry Course Description
Chemistry is a focused science course. This is an important year for students as they will be expected
to cover a lot of material. It is critical that students attend class every day and complete all course
assignments and homework on time.
Contact Information
Course Materials
Teacher Name: Mrs. Shontel Willie
Classroom: 500
Phone: (512) 281-3438 x 1077
Conference Time: By appointment
Email: [email protected]
The following materials need to be brought by the student
before September 1st:
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1 Composition Notebook (100 Sheets/200 pages)
3 Glue Sticks
Students will start setting up their Science Journals on
Tuesday, September 1st. Please make sure you have the
supplies listed above before this date.
But, throughout the year, your student may be asked to
purchase additional supplies.
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Empty Cereal Boxes of all sizes
Ziploc© baggies of all sizes
Empty water bottles
Students are expected to bring a pencil or pen, paper,
and iPad to class every day.
Schedule of Topics for the Year
First Semester
Second Semester
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1st 6 Weeks
 Unit 1: Laboratory Safety and Procedures
 Unit 2: Matter
2nd 6 Weeks
 Unit 3: Atomic Structure and the Periodic
Table
 Unit 4: Chemical Bonding
3rd 6 Weeks
 Unit 5: Chemical Formulas
 Unit 6: Mole Concept
Elgin High School
4 6 Weeks
 Unit 6: Mole Concept cont.
 Unit 7: Chemical Equations and
Reactions
 Unit 8: Stoichiometry
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5 6 Weeks
 Unit 9: Gases
 Unit 10: Solutions
 Unit 11: Acids, Bases, and Reactions
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6 6 Weeks
 Unit 12: Thermochemistry
 Unit 13: Nuclear Chemistry
14000 County Line Road Elgin, Texas 78621
School: (512) 281-3438
WELCOME TO CHEMISTRY!
Late Work
Grading Policy
1-2 Calendar Days Late Max 80%
3-4 Calendar Days Late Max 60%
5 or more Calendar Days Late Max
0%
Major Grades 40% (Tests, Projects, Reports, etc.)
Daily Grades 60% (Classroom assignments, Quizzes, Homework)
(Subject to change as per new grading policies)
Makeup work is available to all
students. Students are responsible for
asking teachers for the makeup work
upon returning to class. Students shall
receive credit for satisfactory makeup
work after an absence, but
may receive a zero for any test not
made up within the allotted time. Any
assignment not turned in within
the allotted time falls within the late
work guidelines, as per the EISD
Instruction Grading Guidelines.
Electronics Policy
Cell phones, other mobile devices (laptops, tablets,
notebooks, etc.), and other personal electronic devices
(MP3 players, iPods, video or audio recorders, DVD
players, cameras, etc.) must remain turned off during class
unless they are being used for approved instructional
purposes with the teacher’s permission.
If caught using electronics without permission, it will be
confiscated, as per the EHS handbook.
Classroom Expectations
1. Be Safe
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
2. Be Respectful
 Follow all directions the first
time they are given.
3. Be Responsible
 Arrive on time with pencil or
pen, paper, and iPad every
day.
 Stay on task during all work
times.
Before School Tutorials
Mrs. Willie’s will be held on:
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
7:30-8:15am
7:30-8:15am
7:30-8:15am
You may attend ANY of the before
school tutorial sessions.
Teaching Philosophy
Every student deserves to learn from an enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed teacher. Every
classroom should be a safe environment for students to embrace learning.
Elgin High School
14000 County Line Road Elgin, Texas 78621
School: (512) 281-3438