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"Standard Operating Procedure" (SOP)  For AP Chemistry

1.     As you know, AP chemistry is not only an elective, but a college level course.  The environment in this classroom will be very close to college environment.

2.     The AP exam is a comprehensive test on the whole year’s work.  Therefore, every minute is important.  Do everything to the best of your ability.  NO ROOM FOR LAZINESS.

3.     You will come to class on time, maintain good behavior and remain in your seat until the bell rings.  You can talk before class starts but once class starts, NO TALKING.  You will use class time, even when the teacher is not teaching, to learn and reflect on what you have been taught.

4.     Assignment must be completed as and when due.  Most homework assignment will be internet-based on webassign.  Assignment will usually be posted for 2 days to 7 days or more.  The first time you log on to the assignment, print it out 4 or 6 pages to a page and bring that to class everyday.  As we complete the concepts, do the relevant problems, if you have problems, make sure you get help.  Answers can be submitted per question or all at once.

5.     Make sure you do not procrastinate.  Close to the due date/time, everybody might be submitting at the same time and if yours is on cue when the due time expires, your submission will not be accepted.

6.     Webassign is not perfect, but mostly good for practice and reviewing concepts.

7.     Labs are after school most of the time.  Since facilities are limited and we have two classes, periods 3 & 7 will alternate.  Lab reports are due on the MONDAY after the lab.  Handouts for lab will normally be given out a day or more before the lab.  Make sure you read through the lab, you know the concept it is based on, how you will do the lab (procedure) and the calculations involved.  Also complete the pre-lab if there is any.  HONESTY is very important in lab reports.  Chemists report observations accurately because it might involve somebody’s life.

8.     During first semester, you will turn in an abstract of a recent scientific article based on chemistry every two weeks.  You must cite your source in APA style.  The abstract must summarize the main idea or problem solved, how it was solved and conclusions/recommendations. (Avoid plagiarism).

9.     You will always have POP quizzes to check your progress, therefore, be current and ready at all times.  Tests will be done on two chapters at a time and sometimes three.  You will make summaries of the chapters being tested and this will be due on the day of the test.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

10.    Form study groups because two heads are better than one.  Learn from the “Lesson of the Geese”.

                                         

                                        Standard Operating Procedure" (SOP) For Gifted Chemistry
Preamble:
Chemistry is a challenging course. It is not like any of the courses you have taken so far. Consequently, you need to realign your attitude, choices and priorities in order to be successful. Chemistry is a cumulative course, meaning, it builds up.

Whatever you learn at any time will be used later, therefore, you cannot afford to forget that concept. You must study it until you know it. If not, get help from a classmate, an upper classman or the teacher. If you do not get timely help, you will find yourself in trouble when it is time to apply the concept.

Chemistry requires discipline and good time management. The four P’s of chemistry are:
  • Planning
  • Patience
  • Practice and Persistence
This is how we shall conduct business in this classroom:
    - You must try to come to school every day unless an absence is unavoidable.
    - You must come to class with your materials as contained in your syllabus.
    - You must remain in your seat from bell to bell and pay attention. If the teacher is done with the day’s topic before the   bell rings, you will review what was done during the period or ask somebody to explain what you did not understand.
    - You must make appointment for help on what you do not understand. Academics take priority over extracurricular   activities. You must keep the appointment.
    - You must maintain a high level of discipline (less talking, more productive use   of time).
    - You will raise your hand one at a time to ask questions. If you think you are intelligent, help somebody to understand   concepts, do not ridicule or laugh at anybody. Make productive use of your guided study time every day. If   something is difficult, try harder.
    - Try to understand lab before doing it. Do not waist time during lab and make sure you clean up your workspace.
    - Glassware must be cleaned before storage. Take note of what is stored in each drawer or cabinet so they are   returned to their proper location. Good housekeeping earns points and bad housekeeping will result in loss of points.
    - Start your lab promptly and work fast so you can finish on time.
    - Go to restroom before class (or last 5 minutes of class with permission).
- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what was done. All makes-ups must be completed within 5 school days according to school rules. Labs can only be made up after school.

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