Welcome students, parents, and guardians to my University Academy Charter High School web page. My name is Ms. Jolly Samuel. This is my fifth-year teaching at University Academy Charter High School, and I am looking forward to sharing the school year with all of you. Prior to joining the staff at UACHS, I taught at University High School in Newark for one year. Before that, I taught Chemistry for 25 years in Sultanate of Oman and India. 

During the 2023/2024 school year, I am teaching three sections of Chemistry w/Lab and two sections of Environmental Science. I look forward to work with you to ensure the success of each student. 

I will use Schoology to post daily lessons and assignments as well as Pearson Realize for the textbook access and different activities. During the classes, students will receive instruction, practice work, and guidance from the teacher. 

Daily work includes:

• A Do-Now assignment as a preparation work for a new lesson.
• A PowerPoint presentation for a new lesson to read or a video to watch on Pearson or YouTube (every student will be given Pearson account where lessons and chapters are assigned for reading).

• An assignment related to the new lesson, can be an online interactivity on Pearson or a written assignment on Schoology.

• A closing assessment or homework on Pearson or Schoology.

Daily work must be submitted where it is assigned to be done (either on Pearson or Schoology) in order to be graded.

Missing assignment will unfortunately reduce the overall average for the semester. Don't fall behind, and remember your grade will be accounted for, among other criteria, by dated submissions.

I will be available for any help or clarification during every school day between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. You can send me a message in Schoology or to the following email: 

[email protected]

Thank You and Stay Safe,

Jolly Samuel

UACHS Chemistry Teacher