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Welcome to Honors Chemistry: Course Overview and Expectations

Welcome to Honors Chemistry! This course is designed for students preparing for AP Chemistry with a strong emphasis on lab-based learning. Today, we will get acquainted, discuss course expectations, and review essential handouts such as the syllabus, safety contract, and Cornell notes template. Please remember to complete your homework, which includes signing contracts, taking a survey, and gathering supplies, including a $30 lab fee. Remember, taking the AP exam can lead to significant financial benefits in college, so stay focused and organized!

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Welcome to Honors Chemistry: Course Overview and Expectations

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  1. Welcome to Honors Chemistry! 8/20/13 Today’s objectives: • Get Acquainted • Find out what to expect Homework: • Read and sign contracts • Complete survey • Gather supplies – pay $30 lab fee • View website and read PP 1 a, b, c, d Looking ahead: Read and take Cornell notes 2.1-2.5 due Friday, 8/29 Today’s Handouts: Syllabus, Survey, Academic Contract, Flinn Safety contract, Parent letter, Cornell note taking template, periodic table

  2. Here are a few facts about me... Married to Marty Sfiligoj for 23 years 2 children:  Kayla ( Graduate of Pace University - NYC), (Rosetta Agency CLE) Lia(Junior at FIT – NYC; Advertising Design) Maltipoo: Buddy

  3. BS in Engineering - Case Western Reserve University • Teaching Certification – Notre Dame College of Ohio • Master in Education –Evaluation/Measurement – KSU • Master Teacher Certification - State of Ohio 2012 • Worked as an engineer in the manufacturing sector for 15 years before teaching • This is my 11th year teaching at Hudson; 13th year overall • This year 4 sections AP Chem / 1 section Honors Chem • This is my fourth year teaching AP Chemistry

  4. What is Honors Chemistry? • Lab based college preparatory class • Prepares students for AP Chemistry

  5. What does taking the AP exam and doing well mean to me? Financial Benefit At Miami University* in Oxford Ohio: • Acceptable score 3 to 5 • Score of 3 earns credit for CHM 111 including lab (4 hours). Worth $845.40 for an in-state student • Score of 4 or 5 earns credit for CHM 141, 142, 144, and 145 (10 hours). Worth $2,113.50 *Similar benefits but different pricing at other state schools.

  6. What does taking the AP exam and doing well mean to me? Benefit at Ivy League and other private schools: • Make your freshman year easier • Level the playing field (your peers will have all taken lots of AP courses) • Acceptable scores 4 or 5 • Impress College Admission Counselors • Develop College-Level Academic Skills • Save Money/Time – graduate sooner • Choose a Major Sooner/register earlier • Take More Elective Classes in College • Add a Minor or Second Major More Easily

  7. Next, Lets look at our handouts • Syllabus • Safety and academic contract • Cornell notes template • Parent letter • Student survey • Periodic table

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