Welcome to Chemistry at Norco High School!

Welcome!  we know that you are in this yearlong college prep class to better prepare for your future.  You will see that this is an extremely challenging and demanding class that requires you to devote daily to the lessons. Bring your materials to class everyday, be READY to learn and do not fall behind. Our expectations for you are high but I know each and everyone of you are capable of reaching your full potential.   You will not only learn the subject of chemistry but also to ORGANIZE, THINK, WRITE and TIME MANAGE to be college ready!  Follow our lead, and you will also have an opportunity to be thrilled about the subject we love.  Do not hesitate to ask for help and challenge yourselves this semester!  

Welcome Parents/Guardians!

We am excited to have your child in our classes this semester.  We believe that the purpose of education is to prepare students for higher learning through proven instructional methods that emphasize content knowledge.  As a teacher, our goal is to have students be excited about the subject and learn to face the challenges in their academic endeavors.  We ask for your participation in helping us achieve this goal.  Your parental involvement in your child's performance in my class is highly recommended.  We are available for conferences, please do not hesitate to contact us via email on the right.  Please continue to monitor your child's progress by clicking Parent Connect logo on the left.

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Norco High School 
Instructional Focus

All learners will ENGAGE in higher levels of learning through the use of ACADEMIC LANGUAGE, involvement in STRUCTURED STUDENT INTERACTION and the ability to clearly COMMUNICATE learning tasks.

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About Mrs. Kelly Im,

I am a chemistry teacher at Norco High School, CA.  I have received a bachelor's degree in Biology, master's degree in Biochemistry in UC Riverside.  I have also attended CSU Fullerton after receiving master's degree for credential in Secondary  Education.  I am a mother of one beautiful daughter and a wife to a wonderful man.  When I am not at school, I am a busy mom chasing after an active one year old toddler at home.  I am passionate about life, love spending time with my family and friends.  

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About Mrs. DRAZa Perina,

I am a science teacher at Norco High School, CA and chemistry is on the top of my list of favorite science disciplines. I received my Masters of Life Sciences from University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic, and later received my MEd from the University of California, Riverside. I am married and have two teenage children. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, skiing, camping, reading. 

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We would  like to thank Mr.Palermo at www.mrpalermo.com for the help in flipping my chemistry class, as well as sources found on this website.  
We would  like to thank science teacher at www. sciencegeek.net for help in flipping my chemistry class, as well as sources found on this website.