Welcome to AP Chemistry! I am glad you have decided to take this challenge. I must admit, it will not be an easy journey. There will be tears along the way. You need to stay strong and focused. Never lose faith in yourself as I certainly will not lose faith in you. AP Chem requires constant attention and review. I am willing to help you in any way, but you have to be willing to put in the time and energy. If you do, you will be successful. At the end, I know you will feel extremely proud of yourselves. Make it your motto to..."Don't just talk about, be about it".
You should view your success in any AP course, not by the end grade, but by the processes you learn along the way. You will develop deeper analytical and critical thinking skills. You will gain stamina and develop a new work ethic. You will grow and mature as a scholar. All of these things are worth more than a 5 on the exam (although that would be nice too). If you show growth, then you have been successful.
Throughout the year, I will put additional links for review packets and practice exams. I would suggest that you bookmark this website since you will be using it throughout the year.
Looking forward to a great year,
Dr. Distefano
You should view your success in any AP course, not by the end grade, but by the processes you learn along the way. You will develop deeper analytical and critical thinking skills. You will gain stamina and develop a new work ethic. You will grow and mature as a scholar. All of these things are worth more than a 5 on the exam (although that would be nice too). If you show growth, then you have been successful.
Throughout the year, I will put additional links for review packets and practice exams. I would suggest that you bookmark this website since you will be using it throughout the year.
Looking forward to a great year,
Dr. Distefano