Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are in person for class. For online students, a supply list will be provided so they may do the experiments with us. The cost of lab supplies should also be covered by charter school funds if purchased through an approved vendor.

Classes will include such topics as:

• Structure of the atom
• Elements of the periodic table
• Chemical bonding
• Molecular structure and reactivity
• Mole concepts and Stoichiometry
• Gases, solutions, and acids & bases
• Reaction rates and chemical equilibrium
• Redox reactions and electrochemistry
• Introduction to biochemistry and organic chemistry

This A-G level chemistry class meets once a week for 2.25 hours. The class meets for 30 weeks per year (15 weeks/semester). Students will have weekly live lectures and hands-on labs. Reading, lab reports and testing will be completed online at home with the exception of two in-class final exams. 

The course covers the structure of the atom, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, and reactivity. A unit on moles and stoichiometry followed by a study of gases, solutions, and acids and bases. Reaction rates and chemical equilibrium will be explored, followed by redox reactions and electrochemistry. Finally, we will explore biochemistry and some organic chemistry. There will be a significant emphasis on laboratory practice, with weekly labs and/or demonstrations, along with computation for quantitative analysis. Weekly homework assignments from the textbook, lab notebooks, and handouts will be completed by the students at home each week. Tests will be sent home with the student to be administered by their parents and returned to class the following week.

You may review our A-G Certification here: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist/institution/5818

HONORS CHEMISTRY STUDENTS ONLY: Beginning 2025 -26 Students who add the HONORS portion will have additional information and assignments to complete. Students will cover material appropriate for them to take the CLEP exam for college credit. Honors students are encouraged to attend weekly biology study hall or office hours. Also A-G certified.

Textbook required:
IMPORTANT: A new textbook will be required beginning 2025-2026. Free download https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e
A printed version may be purchased, but be aware, it may take a long time to be received so order very early.