"If this class taught me anything (it taught me lots), it taught me that we all need to find something that we love as much as Ms. Swisher loves chemistry. Her energy is infectious, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this class. The workload is very reasonable, and it felt more like an in person class than any other online class I have ever taken. I appreciated that there were no tests, but I am confident that if there were, I would be able to do well on them." 

"Mrs. Marcy is a fantastic teacher! She explains concepts in a very clear and effective way, and she genuinely cares about her students, which is evident in every class. Mrs. Marcy also provides great guidance for the labs. The coursework can be challenging but it is definitely manageable. As someone who used to find chemistry intimidating, this class has completely changed my mindset. This is a great class and I’m going to miss it a lot. Highly recommend!"

"5/5 This class was a joy to be a part of and was very insightful. I learned how to write college grade lab reports, solve interesting chemistry-related math problems, and understand the intricate concepts of chemistry itself. The teacher Mrs. Swisher is great as she gives out useful work that doesn't waste your time, notes that make you learn the concepts, and interesting and thought-provoking labs. Overall, I'd highly recommend this class."

"I would 100% recommend this class with this teacher to anyone! My friends always said chemistry was really hard and boring, but I really enjoyed it. Mrs. Swisher made the class so fun and enjoyable. She’s so kind and flexible and always answers questions. The course material and labs were fun; there’s a baking lab and an ice cream lab, which are fun ways to connect chemistry to real life (and make yummy treats). The coursework was engaging and never felt too overwhelming. Great class and an amazing teacher!"

"This class is excellent. Staying on top of assignments is really easy with the simple formatting, the readings and videos explain concepts really well, and there's no busywork. Labs can take some time to get used to since there is a lot of writing, but by the fourth one it usually becomes a lot smoother. Some weeks can take a lot longer than others, but I never felt overworked at any point. Marcy is an amazing teacher who's really knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive, and if I end up taking more chemistry classes, I'd love to have her as my teacher again." 

"Ms. Marcy makes every live meeting so much fun with her bright smile! Her love of chemistry is inspiring, and her clear explanations increase confidence in every concept." 

"Mrs. Swisher's Honors Chemistry is awesome. The textbook reading each week is thorough, and Mrs. Swisher explains everything clearly in the mandatory live class. I've learned a ton about chemistry, and all of the assignments were helpful in solidifying understanding. By the time a week is finished, I've read the material, listened to the explanations, done in-class

work, a homework assignment, and a lab write up. Mrs. Swisher is very kind, smart, and understanding. You can ask questions any time of the week and she always responds promptly. Grading is generally also prompt. The workload is significant, usually requiring anywhere from 6-13 hours per week including live class. Overall, the class was comprehensive, enjoyable, and eye-opening!" 

"This class is absolutely amazing. Mrs. Swisher is very patient and genuinely cares about her students learning and growth. This class caused me to enjoy science better through labs and hands-on activities. I would highly recommend this class for those who are invested in learning chemistry."

"Honors Chemistry was by far my favorite class this year. I thought that Ms. Swisher did a fabulous job of keeping us engaged and helping us understand a lot of the more complicated chemistry topics. I think it’s very challenging to capture class attention and participation on Zoom, but in my experience, transitioning from brick-and-mortar schools to online classes, this class has done the best job of fostering both engagement and explaining content in a genuinely useful way. I also thought the structure of the class was extremely effective. The way we were assigned readings, videos, and note-taking to finish before our Tuesday class sessions was very helpful for me. It allowed me to absorb the material in multiple ways, through the textbook, the videos, and then her in-class instruction. Because of this, the information felt reinforced without being overwhelming. I never felt overloaded by reading, videos, or long lectures, since everything was balanced and spread out, making the content manageable while still ensuring we learned everything we needed. Another aspect of the in-class portion I really enjoyed was the group work we did. Some weeks, we worked on problems in breakout rooms, and a couple of times we worked in small groups to make in-class presentations, which we then shared at the end of class. I thought this was really useful and helped us collaborate in a way that is often not done in online classes, which made me feel connected to my classmates and teacher. The workload in this class is definitely more rigorous, but it never felt like busy work. Although the lab write-ups can be tedious at times, every part of them feels purposeful and important, and they really helped ingrain the concepts into my brain. Being able to look back at my lab manual and see all of the work I completed throughout the year makes me feel like I really accomplished something, and it is something I am proud of and feels like a work of art. I also appreciated that a lot of the work was handwritten, since so much schoolwork is done on computers now. It gave me a break from screens and helped me practice skills I don’t usually use as much." 

"This class is amazing!!! Mrs. Swisher is an awesome teacher. I highly recommend this class to anyone, even if you are not a stem person. Mrs. Swisher makes chemistry so fun, and she teaches the chemistry concepts very clearly without making it feel like a ton of information is being thrown at you. She is very patient and answers all of students' questions comprehensively. She is, most of all, dedicated to students' learning, which is so important in a teacher. Taking this class, I feel like I learned so much without it feeling like I had to study super hard to understand everything. I give this class 5 stars!"

"I learned an incredible amount in Mrs. Swisher's Honors Chemistry class. She is a kind, patient teacher who truly wants her students to succeed. She offers a bunch of supports if you're struggling and teaches the concepts in ways that are easy to understand and fun. Because she is not focused on "performance" in exams, you spend your time really learning the information, and knowing how to apply it, without having to parrot back facts or cram for exams. You've got to work hard in this class because it is difficult content, but so worth it to know more about how our world works!"

"Mrs. Swisher is an engaging and exciting teacher. Her enthusiasm for chemistry is unparalleled and one cannot help but be amazed by the chemistry in the world around us. Her teaching style is clear and always different, and being bored is one thing that is impossible in her class. Whether you are a rigorous student or needing help to understand the basics, this class is the right pick for you."

"This class was so much fun, and by far the best science class I have ever taken. Marcy is such an excellent teacher, and it's easy to tell that she is super passionate about chemistry, and wants to help you learn and do your best. The amount of work isn't unreasonable, especially for an honors class and nothing ever felt like busy work. This class completely deviated from my expectation that chemistry is a 'hard' subject, and was so much fun to take. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested!!!"