Classroom Procedures and Expectations Rm 116

Biology Notebook Will consist of a three ring binder, a pocket folder, and filler paper. Should be used for BIOLOGY ONLY! Date the page every day. All work should be placed in the binder IN DATE ORDER.

Pens and Pencils Sharpen pencils BEFORE class Only dark blue and black ink are allowed –I will not grade assignments turned in in other colors = F I DO NOT give out pens and pencils

Grading MP1 & MP2: Major Assessments- 50% Homework- 25% Other Minor Assessments- 25% Final Grade: MP1 & MP2 Average- 80% Final Exam- 20%

Homework Homework is assigned every night to reinforce concepts taught in class and will be reviewed the following day. Homework is graded based on completion and effort. Collected home work will be graded with effort, completion, and correctness. If you are absent it is your responsibility to make up missed assignments within two days. No late work will be accepted!

Paper Heading All assignments must include: –Name –Date –No date on paper = -5 points –No name = -5 points –Papers turned in with ridges will not be graded = F Name Date Block Science Questions

If you are late… Put the day’s date next to your name on the Sign-in sheet, go directly to your seat. Put the day’s date next to your name on the Sign-in sheet, go directly to your seat. 2 lates = 3 days detention 2 lates = 3 days detention 4 lates = 1 day ACS 4 lates = 1 day ACS 6 lates = 2 days ACS and loss of course credit 6 lates = 2 days ACS and loss of course credit  If you have a pass, put it on the front desk and go directly to your seat.

Late Work Not accepted

Make-up Work 2 days for each day absence The absent work will be in a folder by the window. Copy objective, Do Now, and any notes you missed from a reliable classmate.

Cheating- Don’t Do It! Quizzes and Tests: No talking If you are talking I will assume you are cheating. Cheating = zero for the quiz or test Cheating = zero!!

Bathroom It is important for you to be in class. Try to go during locker room time, lunch, or in between classes. DO NOT ask to use the bathroom while I am teaching/instructing the class (I will say no) You will have 1 free bathroom pass per marking period. Place the date next to your name on the sign out sheet

Daily Class Procedure No food or drinks ALLOWED! If you eat or drink in class you will receive ACS Be ready to start class when the bell rings (that means you must be in your seat doing the Do Now) Date your notebook Copy down the day’s objective Write down your hw -Do Now (either posted on board, or worksheet). -Homework Review -Class Notes – teacher will put necessary definitions, notation, and guided examples on the board, this should go in your notes!! -Class work -Closure – Answer any questions, assign homework.

Emergency Procedures: Fire drill- NO talking while walking! Lockdown- NO talking! Lockout- on the floor under the windows. –NO talking! Evacuation- exit when instructed by administration. –NO talking!

Expectations You will arrive on time every day, and be ready to begin when the bell rings. You will be prepared for class daily (notebook, pen/pencil, homework). You will raise your hand to speak, leave your seat, etc. You will NOT eat, drink, or chew gum in the biology classroom. You will follow all JFK High School policies (i.e. no cell phones, plagiarism, etc.) You will treat everyone in the classroom with respect.

Extra Help Available every morning, but must ask for a pass!

2 Days  Each day- 30 multiple choice and 1 “performance assessment task” (open-ended)  No calculators

This Year in Biology… What is Life? Molecules of Life Cells Genetics & Evolution Ecology

Tour of Your Book 1.What is your book called? 2.What page does the table of contents start on? 3.How many Units are in your book? 4.How many Chapters are in your book? 5.What page can you find the Chapter 1 Study Guide? 6.What page does the glossary start on? 7.What is the glossary used for? 8.What page does the index start on? 9.What is the index used for? 10.In which Chapter will you learn about diffusion?

Class Theme P- Positivity R- Respect I- Integrity D- Determination E- Enthusiasm leads to Excellence

Quiet Signal! S.L.A.N.T S- Stop what you are doing L- Listen for directions A- Attention on the teacher N- No T- Talking or Moving When we are in “S.L.A.N.T” the room should be quiet so everyone can hear the directions.