Welcome Letter
Welcome to Chemistry with Mrs. Zarley
I'm Mrs. Zarley and I have been teaching in Morris since 1999. I love teaching chemistry because of all the exciting demos and labs that can be utilized to enhance the understanding of chemistry. Chemistry teaches problem solving skills that are used in daily life in addition to the composition of matter and how it reacts.
Each year offers new opportunities to expand my teaching. The biggest change this year will be the new technology I plan on implementing into the curriculum and the new MCHS website. My website will be updated throughout the year with helpful tidbits and news regarding chemistry class. I encourage you to use your home computer and access the websites I share with you throughout the year to aid you in the learning of chemistry.
On the first day of class the students were informed of my expectations and grading policy in chemistry class. These are outlined in the syllabus along with suggestions on how to be successful in chemistry. Please review the syllabus and suggestions for success with your son or daughter.
At MCHS, we offer a chemistry class that is geared towards the college bound student and therefore can be challenging. In order to be successful, students must develop good study skills and work on chemistry daily outside of class. There will be chemistry homework everyday. Some assignments will be written and others will be required reading assignments and/or studying for a quiz or test. All homework is posted on the chalkboard and on this website. Please encourage your son or daughter to work on chemistry daily and to get help on any material they find difficult.
I am available for tutoring before school at 7:30 am and everyday after school until 3:30 pm. If these times are not suitable and you find tutoring necessary a list of tutors is available through the guidance counselors.
Thank you for your time and cooperation this year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Zarley
