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Welcome to
Chemistry
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Who is Mr. Nguyen?
• I have a Bachelor’s of Science in
Biochemistry
• I hold two credentials to teach in
California, which includes:
– Chemistry
– Biology
• My family immigrated to the U.S.
when I was 2
Why Chemistry?
• Chemistry is a perfect
class for students
who have successfully
completed Biology
and Algebra 1.
• Chemistry requires
students to use their
algebra skills to
explain the behavior
of atoms &
molecules.
La química es una clase perfecta para los estudiantes
que han completado con éxito la biología y Álgebra
1. Química requiere que los estudiantes usen sus
habilidades álgebra para explicar el
comportamiento de átomos y moléculas
The Common Core (CCSS)
Implications in the Science Classroom:
• Integration of Literacy
– Student practice using academic vocabulary
through listening, speaking, reading, and
writing
• Focus on Application
– Can students apply concepts to solve a novel
problem?
– Inquiry Driven Instruction
Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS)
Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS)
Implications:
• Focus on Depth of Knowledge
• Application of Content knowledge
• Inquiry Driven Instruction (students learn
through discovery)
• Student-centered learning
Chemistry Curriculum
• The entire year, we are
going to be looking at how
changes in the structure
of an atom or molecule
causes everything to
happen in the world
around us.
• Todo el año, vamos a estar
viendo cómo los cambios en
la estructura de un átomo
o molécula de causa todo
lo que suceda en el mundo
que nos rodea
Chemistry Curriculum
• First, we learn how an atom of
an element is arranged. We use
the periodic table to help us.
• En primer lugar, aprendemos un
átomo de un elemento se
arregla. Usamos la tabla
periódica para ayudarnos.
• Then we discus how atoms
combine to form different types
of molecules
• Luego discusión cómo los átomos
se combinan para formar
diferentes tipos de moléculas.
Chemistry Curriculum
• Finally, we look at how different
molecules will behave in different
situations.
• Por último, nos fijamos en cómo las
diferentes moléculas se comportan en
diferentes situaciones.
• By May, we will have studied bonding,
solutions, gases, reaction types &
rates, organic & biochemistry,
equilibrium, and the movement of heat.
• En mayo, tendremos que estudiar la
vinculación, soluciones, gases, tipos de
reacción y rapidez, orgánica y
bioquímica, el equilibrio y el movimiento
de calor.
Grades
Tests (los examenes)
Labs & Projects
(Laboratorios y proyectos)
Assignments (las tarea)
Final (el examen final)
Quizzes
Participation (Participación)
40%
20%
10%
10%
15%
5%
A: 88 – 100%
B: 76 – 87% C: 65 – 75%
D: 55-64%
F: 54% 
• All Chemistry teachers at La Serna have the
same grading policy.
• Todos los maestros de La Serna tenemos el
mismo systema de calificar.
Our Chemistry Book
•All students
have a Chemistry
book at home.
•Todos los
estudiantes
tienen un libro
en su casa.
Suggested Materials:
• Bring Scientific Calculator
Every Day!
• Highlighter
• Different Colored Pens
• Textbook can stay at
home
Assignments
• There are assignments given
almost daily. I stamp completed
work.
• Todos las días tenemos tarea.
Pondre un sello el día que se
entregue en la papel de stampas.
• I will collect all homework on the
day we take our test.
• Voy a colectar toda la tarea en
el día que tome nuestra prueba.
• Because I allow students 2-3
weeks to make up work, I will not
accept late homework packets.
• Porque permite a los estudiantes
de 2-3 semanas para terminar el
trabajo, no voy a aceptar
paquetes finales de la tarea.
Homework Policy
• Homework is due at the beginning of the class
period on the date due to be considered “on
time”.
• No late work will be accepted after chapter or
unit tests have been given or after a prolonged
amount of time.
Make-up Work:
• It is the student’s responsibility to
obtain any assignments missed
during an absence.
– Make-up Homework
– Make-up Exams/Quizzes
– Make-up Labs
Consequences
Negative Consequences
1. Verbal Warning
2. Student-teacher conference. A teleparent may be sent
home.
3. Student will be sent to viewpoint. Letter will be sent
home to be signed by parent/guardian. Failure to bring
back signed letter will learn a referral to Dean of Students.
4. The student will be sent to viewpoint. Student-teacherparent conference with counselor.
5. Possible removal from the class.
Tardy Policy
1st and 2nd Tardy – Student will receive a warning.
3rd Tardy –Parent will be informed via a phone call
home and student receives “N”
4th Tardy –Parent will be informed via a phone call
home, student receives “U”, and assigned a
detention
5th Tardy –Will result in a referral and possible drop
* Any tardy after the conference may result in the
student being dropped from the class.
What is Tutorial?
• During 1st half of lunch
• A quiet place for students to work
• One-on-one Teacher assistance
• Opportunity to get work done
How is 1 hour Lunch
Earned?
• GPA 2.6 with 1 D—NO F’s
• GPA 2.0 NO D’s or F’s
• Grading Periods every 5
weeks
Thank you for attending back to
school night.
Gracías por atender está noche
de regreso a clases.
I look forward to working with
you and your student this year!
¡Yo espero trabajar con usted y
su estudiante este año!
Suggestions for Parents…
• Check to see if work (hw/cw) was done
• Check your child’s stamp sheet.
• Ask them what they learned about in each
class.
• Listen to the entire Teleparent message.
• DO NOT accept excuses for failure.
• E-mail Teachers for feedback
• Acknowledge their successes!
Quick Reminders
• Teleparent
– Quick automated recording
– Child’s Home Language
• Parent Portal
– Handout can be picked up in Guidance Office
– M-F (7:30am – 4PM) or Saturday (8-12PM)
What if I have questions?
• The best way to reach me is by email:
johnl.nguyen@wuhsd.org
• Or you may call me at 562-698-8121
extension 6260
• Many questions can be answered by
information on my website:
http://www.wuhsd.org//Domain/881