• Biology Class Expectations

    Grading:

    ApproximatelyGrades
    Class work:40%A: 90% or above
    Homework:10%B: 80% to 89.9%
    Final Exam:20%C: 70% to 79.9%
    Tests & Quizzes:30%D: 60% to 69.9%
    F: 59.9% or below


    Class work:
    The main focus of learning in class is hands on learning through the use of projects, activities, journal entries, and labs. All lab reports must be readable by the teacher. If the teacher can't read it, the student will receive no credit. All labs need to be completed using the scientific method.

    Homework:
    Students will be outlining the textbook three nights a week for homework. All homework must be hand written and readable by the teacher or no credit. No late homework!

    Final Exam:
    There are two final exams for the school year, one for each semester. They are comprised of 100 multiple choice questions. Both tests are cumulative. Both tests will come at the end of the semesters.

    Test & Quizzes:
    Quizzes can be weekly, at end of units, at end of quarters, and at random.

    Cheating:
    Cheating is defined as: using another students work from a previous year or this year, copying another students work, looking at another students test, allowing another student to copy from your test, having access to any cheat sheet (on paper, on desk, written on self, anywhere), talking or passing notes during tests, use of cell phone, text messaging, and copying or pasting work from the internet and other published material without citing sources. Cheating will be reported to the administration, parents will be called and the student will receive an F for that assignment or test.

    Required Supplies that every student must bring to class EVERY day:
    Paper – line and graph
    Class binder (3 ring)
    Pencil (#2)
    Black or blue ball point pen


    Class Rules:

    1. Show respect: teacher, others, room, and yourself.
    2. No sexual, drug, violent or inappropriate topics.
    3. No swearing, vulgar, or offensive language.
    4. No food, drinks or phones.
    5. Stay in seat and on task.

    Class Procedures:

    • Students enter the classroom quietly and go straight to their desks.
    • Students must have a pencil / pen and paper out on desk before bell rings.
    • When the bell rings, students must be at their desks working on the warm-up quietly and by themselves.
    • All papers should have their student number, period, date, and row number on the top right corner.
    • Students must raise their hand and get permission to speak or get out of their seat.
    • All homework assignments will be posted online at the beginning of every week.
    • Teacher dismisses the class at the end of the period, not the bell.

    Excused Absence:
    All homework is posted online and is due the day the student is back. Students will be excused from warm-ups and labs on the days they miss. Students will have to make up quizzes and tests. All unexcused absences will be giving a zero grade.

    Lab Safety:
    Students must behave safely in the classroom/lab environment. All students and their parents/guardians are expected to sign a "Lab Safety Agreement".