1. Welcome to General Biology I Millington Central High School 2014-2015 Mr. Joseph Harris

2. What is Biology? Biology is generally known as the study of life. Emphasis will be placed on… Molecules of Life –Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids/Proteins, Enzymes, Nucleic Acids Cell Structure & Functions Genetics / Heredity Development and Evolution Origin and Diversity of Life Ecology of Organisms Human Anatomy and Physiology

3. Classroom Policies and Procedures I Please come to class prepared with appropriate and necessary materials Please come to class on time to ensure that every task is completed Please come to class with a kind / positive attitude Please come to class treating everyone with dignity, loyalty and respect Please come to class expecting to expand and gain knowledge

4. Classroom Policies and Procedures II Upon entering the classroom, please place your backpack in the designated area. After your backpack has been in the people designated area, please obtain your portfolio off of the shelf and complete the “daily grind” assignment. When you are finished with the “daily grind” assignment, you may talk quietly until the teacher is ready to begin class.

5. Classroom Policies and Procedures III Before class begins or after the “daily grind” assignment… – please have all necessary supplies in order for classroom activities to occur – consult with the teacher if you have been absent – turn in homework in the designated bin At your desk you should only have your portfolio, pens or pencils, and/or other supplies upon teacher request. Purses, food/drinks, electronic devices/cell phones, etc. are not permitted at your desk and must be kept in your locker or backpack, unless the teacher says otherwise. If you are caught with these items at your desk without consent from the teacher, disciplinary actions may occur.

6. Classroom Supplies 1 ½ inch binder with clear presentation cover Approximately 50 Sheet Protectors 6 Dividers (1 st 9 weeks, 2 nd 9 weeks, 3 rd 9 weeks, 4 th 9 weeks, Lab, Gateway Standards) Colored Pencils Pen(s) and/or Pencil(s)

7. Grading Evaluation total number of accumulated points ÷ total number of possible example: 473 (points accumulated) ÷ 500 (possible points) = 95% Daily Work/Homework10 Points Quizzes20 Points Article Reflections20 Points Lab Reports100 Points Tests 100 Points Portfolio100 Points Projects100 Points Bonus PointsMiscellaneous

8. Absences / Late Work / Discipline Plan If you have been absent please show me your admit slip and be prepared to turn in work and make arrangements with me regarding a missed test, quiz or lab procedure. Late work will not be accepted If a problem arises in class, we follow these steps… –Student/Teacher Conference –Parent/Teacher Conference (N in Conduct) –Disciplinary Referral (U in Conduct) –Cheating & Plagiarism = Phone Call to Parent and Automatic N in Conduct –If a severe distraction occurs, steps may be skipped.

9. Laboratory exercises are a vital portion in any science course and they provide a hands-on experience and allows students to observe topics in a more in-depth manner We will thoroughly discuss laboratory safety practices and expectations – a quiz will be administered on laboratory safety and will be included on test 1 A contract has been given to you regarding laboratory procedures and must be signed by a parent/guardian Students will be expected to complete pre-laboratory exercises (33 Points) as well as perform procedures (33 Points) along with post-laboratory assignments (34 points) If a student misses the lab experiment, there will be no make-ups and the student will have to write a full 5-7 page research paper (this will make up for the procedure) -- for post-lab assignment, see me! Lab Reports: If you are caught plagiarizing; automatic zero -no exceptions!

10. Welcome to Biology! I count it an abundant blessing to be your teacher and I am extremely ecstatic and honored to have you in my class this year, as we explore the wonderful world of biology! I look forward to getting to know each and every single one of you and building a supportive classroom atmosphere that builds trust, understanding, and appreciation of each of our unique qualities! We are about to embark on a thought-provoking journey that is interesting and ideally unforgettable. I know that with hard-work, inspiration, dedication, motivation, an “I CAN DO THIS!” attitude, and a willingness to learn, EVERYONE (including YOU!) will ace this class! WELCOME TO BIOLOGY! LET’S HAVE AN AWESOME YEAR!