• Classroom Expectations:

    The purpose of these guidelines is to foster a safe, positive environment for learning by expecting students to practice self-discipline, citizenship skills, and social skills.

    • Respect the property of the school, your teachers, and other students. 
    • Behavior that interferes with my ability to teach or your classmates’ ability to learn will not be tolerated, and appropriate action will be taken.
    • Permission to leave class for water or restroom use is granted only during non-instructional time. 
    • Water is allowed in the classroom space only - not in the lab.  Food and other beverages are not allowed in the classroom unless prior arrangements have been made.  Thanks in advance for helping to keep our school looking great!
    • Hats, and hoods pulled up are not allowed in class.
    • Cell phones, headphones, Airpods, or personal electronic devices are generally not allowed in class. Cell phones are a serious distraction to learning and detract from the real-world classroom experience. I keep my cell phone locked in my office, you can keep yours locked in your bag during class. Thanks!


    Academic Honesty

    At Jackson High School we value honesty and integrity in work.  Cheating or falsely representing someone else's work as your own (by copying other students’ work or using AI) is not acceptable. Plagiarism, the act of borrowing another author’s work without crediting that author and thereby implying that it is one’s own, is academically dishonest and a form of cheating. When you plagiarize or cheat, you will receive a failing grade (0.0%) for that learning activity and will be referred to school administration.
     

    Tips for Success in Chemistry
    In order to reach your maximum potential in this course, the following guidelines are provided:

    1. Attendance: Be present physically & mentally.  Missing class time due to absences or tardiness puts you behind, and catching up can be very difficult. Students who are unsuccessful in chemistry can usually attribute it to missing class.
    2. Do Your Homework: Homework completion is essential to practicing the concepts learned in class and to reinforce the learning that we did during the day. This is how you'll know if you’re “not getting it”.
    3. Don’t Multitask: Chemistry is difficult for many students, and requires focus. When you are studying or doing homework, turn off your digital devices to avoid distractions. If you are having trouble, walk away and take a break for a few minutes.
    4. Come Prepared: Bring all the needed materials to class every day, and have them ready when the bell rings.
    5. Don’t Get Behind: Procrastinating on homework leads to lack of understanding of concepts and poor performance on assessments.
    6. Don’t Cheat: Cheating on homework or classwork is counterproductive. To be successful in assessments, you must be able to solve problems on your own.
    7. Get Help: If you’re stuck, ask for help from the teacher, from another student, or take advantage of after-school tutoring help.
    8. Use Class Time Efficiently: Assignments not finished during the regular class period should be finished on your own.
    9. Live Healthy: Eat foods that are good for you, drink water – sports drinks, soda, and energy drinks are not beneficial to your health.  Exercise every day, and get plenty of sleep. Try shutting off your notifications at least 30 minutes before you go to bed - clearing your head of these distractions will promote better sleep. Healthy habits begin now!