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is this to be a second level chemistry course, or the College Board’s “Advanced Placement” (AP) course? The AP focuses on math problems, and requires one hour to several hours of work at home every night. The rigor and demands of the AP chemistry class can be such that a student’s interest, motivation and learning are actually harmed by the class.
3) What thought has gone into creating another class with an enrollment of 3 or 4 students? What will be the impact on regular science classes? The enrollment of several RCHS science classes today exceeds nationally recognized safety limits as well as the limits for effective learning.
4) This year two or three science teachers are not assigned their labs during planning period, which adversely affects their ability to set up and take down labs—especially chemistry labs. Physics labs, in contrast, consist of pieces of equipment that can be gradually set up, a little each day. Chemistry solutions tend to need to be prepared for the day of use, or the next day. A consequence of the lack of access to the lab is that this year’s chemistry classes will do less lab work. What is the plan for college level lab work?
5) Most Virginia high school chemistry teachers prepare for one subject—chemistry. Some chemistry teachers prepare for two subjects. Less than 10 percent prepare for three subjects. Most college instructors prepare for one subject. If we add a college level class, is the intent to expect a virtually unprededented four subjects to be prepared i by the teacher?
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