Contact Information

Ms. Brandilyn Beu

The School of Arts and Enterprise

Room 202

Phone Number: (909) 622-0699 x 304

E-mail: bbeu@thesae.k12.ca.us

Website: www.thesae.org

Tutor Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, After school and Before school.

Chemistry: Learning Goals

To develop competence in the field of Chemistry by mastering California State Chemistry Standards.

Exhibit critical and creative thinking skills in problem solving.

Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork as they involve themselves in hands-on activities that relate to the lesson.

To see the importance of the study of Chemistry and the application of its concepts in the world of arts and enterprise.

Mastery Learning

The SAE has adopted the Mastery Learning model of standards-based grading. This means that students are evaluated based on specific standards (things students need to know and be able to do), rather than on a point system. Students will no longer be given “points” towards their final grade for completing work or simply participating. A student must demonstrate their knowledge and abilities on a variety of different assessments (quizzes, oral quizzes, discussions, tests, essays, reports, speeches, projects, presentations, portfolios), and all of the standards the students demonstrated in each assessment are evaluated separately on a 4-point rubric (4=Advanced, 3=Proficient, 2=Basic, 1=Below Basic). This allows students to easily see which concepts they understand and can put to use (mastery of a standard) and on which concepts they need more practice and instruction.

Chemistry Gradebook

Please see letter. Gradebook is used for recordkeeping in addition to actual grades.

Therefore, many assignments are not actually counting towards the student’s final grade.

Sample Chemistry Grade

ENCORE

Independent Practice is required.

If homework is not completed, students will be assigned to mandatory homework time in Encore.

Supplies

Required Supplies:

Binder

Five Dividers (Labeled “Class Notes” “Independent Practice” “Lab Reports” “Tests and Quizzes” “Miscellaneous”)

Spiral Notebook

Black or blue pens

Red pens

Pencils

Lined paper

Laboratory Expectations

Students are required to have a Safety Contract signed and to pass a Safety Quiz.

For each lab, students are expected to: Behave responsibly Wear closed-toed shoes Tie back long hair Keep skin exposure to a minimum Follow all directions

Why could my student not be allowed to do a lab?

Student did not complete the required safety test.

Student did not complete the required pre-lab (purpose, hypothesis, procedure).

Student is not wearing the proper attire (closed toed shoes, long hair pulled back, exposed skin minimized).

Technology Policy

In accordance with school policy, cell phone use is NOT permitted in class.

First Offense: Cell phone, iPod, etc. will be confiscated and kept to be picked up after school.

Subsequent Offenses: Cell phone, iPod, etc. will be confiscated and only returned to a parent/guardian.