1. Rules and Procedures Pre-A.P. Biology Mrs. Buck *Must be in Notebook for Credit

2. Entering the Class Remove ALL hats or hoodies. Enter the room quietly and take your seat. Immediately Start Journal, Objective and Vocabulary. If you need it, get it before the bell rings: book, binder, pencil, paper, etc.

3. Biology Notebook Each student is to keep a 3 ring Notebook. The notebook is to be divided into 5 sections: Journals, Vocabulary, Notes, Labs, and Returned Work. Turned in at the end of each chapter. If it is late you will be docked 10% per day.

4. Journals A journal question will be written on the board each day. You must copy this question (including it’s number) and answer it in your notebook’s Journals section. On random days I will stamp journals to ensure all are participating.

5. Vocabulary Copy and define words in vocabulary section of the binder Number the words as shown on the board The vocabulary words must also be WELL illustrated in the margin. No illustrations = ½ off

6. Notes Notes will be given or assigned by teacher and will either be fill- in, interactive, or make your own style. The must be neat, complete, and thoughtful.

7. Labs In this class labs will include: experimentations, dissections, simulations. All labs need to be written up in lab section of notebook as specified before the lab. If the lab write up is not complete, you will not participate in the lab

8. Classwork/Homework Assignments will be given daily and will be posted up on the dry erase board in the back of the room. Generally, I will stamp them for completion and we will correct them together. After correction the papers are to be passed and placed in the in-box for the corresponding period. Late work is docked 50% NO EXCUSES!

9. Direct Instruction Stay in your seats at all times Eyes on the teacher or board Ears listening attentively Hands taking notes Raise your hand if you are unclear about something or have something ON TOPIC to add

10. In Class Discussion Be polite and courteous to all students who volunteer their opinions and answers Raise your hand to be heard If you disagree, do not respond until you have been called on! “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya AngelouMaya Angelou

11. Group Work Must write up lab, pre-lab, or assignment in notebook Work in predetermined groups One minute to get settled at your predetermined station Listen for or read instructions Freeze when teacher claps the “clapper” Cooperate

12. Absences If you are absent, do not ask me what you missed. You may get missed journals, objectives, and vocabulary from the make up folder. Any missed notes or w.s. will also be in this folder. You will have 2 days from your return to make up work. You must place the absent work in the absent box with your name, period. –You will only receive credit if the absence is excused.

13. Tests Tests will be a combination of fill-in, t/f, short answer, and essay. Some tests will be lab practical format. Tests must be made up within two weeks or a zero will be given

14. Grading *Classwork & Homework: 40% (includes n.b. and labs) *Tests: 50% *Participation: 10%

15. Rules Stay in your seat unless I have directed otherwise Keep your attitudes, comments, and body language positive and professional Be respectful of all living things in class All language and actions must be appropriate for the classroom Come to class ready to work (prepared with notebook, paper, pencil, assignments, etc.) NO cell phones or electronics of any kind out during class. 1 st time=confiscation

16. Consequences 1 st warning= loss of 5 participation pts. 2 nd warning= 1 hour detention after school 3 rd warning= referral to A.P. *Students who may present a safety hazard will skip to step 3 immediately

17. DON’T SAY IT!!! “Gay is synonymous with the lesser It's the same hate that's caused wars from religion Gender to skin color, the complexion of your pigment The same fight that led people to walk outs and sit ins It's human rights for everybody, there is no difference!”-Macklemore

18. Participation Each day that you are in class and following the rules you will receive 5 participation points. These points will be lost if you have broken any of the rules I have presented. *You may earn extra credit participation for volunteering in class

19. Cheating Cheating will not be accepted under any circumstance. Talking during test taking will result 1 st in loss of answer sheet, then in loss of test. Copying of H.W. or C.W. will result in 0 score for all involved. (unless group work) I will also make note of any copying in class and will send to A.P. to add to student file.

20. Tardies 1 st tardy- warning 2 nd tardy- warning 3 rd tardy- email or call home 4 th tardy- administrative tardy contract *Starts fresh each quarter

21. Additional Help Study session and review sessions for the test will be held one day per week. See events board for dates. Sign up for REMIND to receive Pre-A.P. Bio text reminders for tests and projects. You may also e-mail me if you have a question that cannot be answered by someone else in the class or if you have been absent for a long time and need me to attach notes and assignments: jbuck@lodiusd.net *SEE CLASS WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFO!!! tokaybiology.weebly.com

22. Leaving Class Clean up area and make sure your book has been returned to the shelf. (5 points lost if area not clean) Students are not to put on backpacks until the bell rings. Do not get up to leave early!!! It will postpone your leaving time. When the bell rings, push in your chair and head politely for the door.