1. Spring Semester 2013 -- Ms. Beggs
Honors Biology

2. Bellringer
Social Norm: Group-held beliefs about how members should behave in a given context.
What are some social norms for the following settings?
Wedding
Football Game

3. Bellringer
Social Norm: Group-held beliefs about how members should behave in a given context.
Write a list of classroom norms you expect to be in this classroom.
Consider norms for:
-Lecture (note-taking)
-Group Work
-Labs
Science Class

4. Topics to be covered this semester…
Genetics
Evolution
Classification of Organisms
Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
Plants
Ecology
Human Impacts
Human Body Systems

5. Expectations: Starting Class
Homework is due at the beginning of the hour: NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
When the bell rings you must be in your seat, quiet, and ready to start the day!
-If you aren’t ready, you will be marked tardy.
Write homework and announcements in your agenda ASAP.

6. Expectations: During Class
Participation Points = 45% of total grade Participate: to share in something; to become actively involved I expect you to actively be involved in this class everyday. What are some ways you can be involved in class? 1.) 2.) 3.)

7. Expectations: During Class
Backpacks are stored underneath the lab tables.
Why?
Actively listening during instructions and lecture.
Voice level kept at an “indoor” level.
Be respectful to your peers.
Lecture Hall at Notre Dame

8. Expectations: Ending Class
All materials returned to where you found them.
Trash picked up.
Lab tables wiped down with Windex 2-minutes before the end of class.
Class work/exit tickets turned in

9. Accountability
Only you can control you behavior and work ethic that you bring to class. Part of being a part of a working community is being accountable. If you cannot act appropriately, than you will have to face the consequences.
Consequences (include, but are not limited to)
5 participation point deduction/class disruption
Conference with student and teacher
Conference with parent/guardian
Detention
Suspension

10. Reflections Write semester goal on Agenda Review Final Exam
Was your final exam grade a reflection of your best effort?
Was your semester grade a reflection of your best effort?
Review Bellringer
Read your bellringer about your study habits. Is there anything you think you should change or modify to help you obtain the grade you want in this class?
Write your semester goal & steps you need to take to reach this goal on your agenda sheet.

11. Exit Ticket Read your bellringer from a few weeks ago…
On the same piece of paper (can be on the back) write:
One thing you think you did well last semester in this class.
One thing you think you could improve upon this semester.