Welcome to the Robert Service High School Chemistry Web page. Here you'll learn more about our chemistry classes and our policies.

Chemistry Classes

Conceptual Chemistry

An introductory course, requiring basic math but no algebra

Chemistry I

An introductory course, requiring solid algebra skills

Applied Chemistry

An introductory course requiring solid algebra skills and an interest in using critical thinking to solve real-world, chemistry-realated problems

Advanced Placement Chemistry

An advanced course requiring a grade of A or B in Chemistry I and designed for students who want to prepare for the AP Chemistry exam (which can count toward college credits)

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Grading

Homework: Homework is worth 5 to 10 points and will be given daily. A quiz consisting of 1 or 2 homework problems from the previous week may be given in place of homework.

Tests and Quizzes: Quizzes are worth 10 to 25 points and will be given at least once a month. Tests are worth up to 100 points and will be given three times each quarter.

Labs: Labs are worth 10 to 30 points and will be graded on safety, participation, and write-up. Reports should be neatly written or typed. Research projects will also be assigned throughout the year.

Research projects: To explore other aspects of chemistry, some research projects will be assigned throughout the year. You must make up missed tests and quizzes the day you return and you will submit missed homework assignments and labs within two days for every one day you missed. Failure to make up work during these time frames will result in a 0 for that test or assignment.

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Appointments

You can meet with Mr. Dubé before or after school or during most lunch hours in room H113. Do not hesitate to ask for help! It can be very hard to catch up if you fall behind.

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Safety

Labs are completed weekly. Because of the potential danger of any lab exercise, you will follow the highest standards of conduct. Misbehavior can result in dismissal from the lab.