J. Michael Goff,   Chemistry Teacher/Assistant Head Football Coach/Head Men's Golf Coach/FCA sponsor/Father to two wonderful children/Husband to one wonderful wife.

Class Schedule

1st period 7:45-8:35 Chemistry

2nd period 8:40-9:30 Chemistry

3rd period 9:35-10:30 Pre AP Chemistry

4th period 10:35-11:25 Pre AP Chemistry

Lunch 11:25-12:05 

5th period 12:10-1:00 Chemistry

6th period 1:05-1:55 Plan

7th period 2:00-???? Football/Boys Golf

  The Chemistry Syllabus

C ourse Description  

Study inorganic matter including
The structure of matter.
The interaction of matter to from new substances.
The classification of matter.

Homework

Homework will be assigned frequently over the materal covered in
class. It is important that you do not get behind or skip homework
assignments. This is mich of the qualifier, and will need to be turned in
before test are taken.

Project and Paper:

These may be assigned and grading will be determined based on
expected requirments.

  Quizzes:

Quizzes will be given frequently throughout the semester. Except
questions to be similar to homework questions along with material from the
labs. Quizzes are great as to how you will do on the exams. quizzes
will be both announced and surprise(be prepared).

Lab Reports:

The laboratory section of this class is very important. A lab report is
expected after each experiment. Detail on how to correctly write a lab report
will be given on a later time. All lab grades will also be averaged together
but will count as two exam grades each block.

Extra Credit:

Extra credit will NOT be assigned on an individual basis. You will
find many opportunities throughout the semester for extra credit, do not
skip them!

Exams:

Exams will be given after one or two chapters, depending on their length
and content, Expect the material to be similar to the quizzes given
during those chapters. Exams will cover material for the text, your class
notes, and experiments. Each regular exam will count as 100 points.
Any regular exam may be retaken if you score less than 70%.
Before you retest, you must complete any missed homework assignments
and redo assignments with quizzes with scores less that 80%. Block
exams will be comprehensive and will count as 10% of your final grade.

Late Work and Absences:

All assignments are due BEFORE the beginning class bell, unless
otherwise announced. Late work will not be accepted Work missed ude to
unexcused absences will also not be accepted (including exams). For
excused, you should pick up your assignments during Titan Time. If you
know you will miss clsas, it is best to see me before you will be gone. Note
that absences not due to school sponsored activities of not follow the
regular make up policy. Assignments not accepted for the above reasons
will count as a zero in the grade book. The district attendance policy for
unexcused absences is as follows:

My expectaions:

1. You are expected to be ready to begin class when the bell rings.
Have your notebook, text, calculator, pencil and completed
homework(when due) every day.

2. You are expected to do your own work and try your best.

3. You are expected to follow all safety precautions during an
experiment.

4. You are expected to let me know if you are having and troubles
concerning this class.

5. You are expected to treat others and all school property with
respect.

Course Objective:
At the end of this course each student should:

1. Have an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of
matter and the changes in undergoes.

2.Become familiar with the metric system.

3.Be able to use the periodic table to predict physical and chemical
properties of atoms based on their location on the table.

4.Have an understanding of atomic structure.

5. Be able to solve problems using dimensioned analysis and report
the answers with the correct number of significant figures.

6. Be able to predict product of simple chemical reactions, balance
chemical equations and identify types of reactions.

7. Be able to name compounds and write formulas for ionic
compounds, molecular compounds, and acids.

8. Be able to name problems involoving stoichiometry.

9. Have an understanding of solids, liquids and gases at the particle level.

10. Be able to solve gas law problems.

11. Be able to write Lewis dot structures for molecules and tell the
shapes of the molecules.

12. Have an understanding of ionic and covalent bonding.

13. Be familiar with basic laboratory techniques, equipment,
and safety procedures.