1. >>Supplies for Success<<
LMHS ∙ SCHOOL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2015
Class: Biology
Room: 301
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Welcome!
Biology is a year course devoted to the study of living things and their processes. Students will develop scientific process skills, laboratory techniques, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living organisms. Students will explore biological science as a process, cell structure and function, genetics and heredity, evolution, diversity of living organisms and their ecological roles, and an introduction to animal structure and function. The course is designed around the State of California’s academic common core standards for Biology.
Topics will be covered in this semester course
Respect
We deserve a quality education which means we deserve to be treated with respect. Respect yourself and your class by…
Class Expectations:
1. Students are expected to be RESPECTFUL of the rights of others. Raise your hand before speaking. Be quiet while others are talking. Respect all property in this classroom! If it’s not yours, LEAVE IT ALONE!
2. Students are expected to follow the school rules and codes.
3. Come to class on time and regularly!
4. If you anticipate being absent for one or more instructional days, please inform me ahead of time and ask your parents to me or write me a note about this absence.
5. Bring all your school supplies with you to class.
6. Keep your bags behind your chairs (no bags/purse should be visible on the table/floor).
7. Do the day’s warm-up, update TOC and/or setup notebook with objective during the first 5 minutes of class
8. Sit in your assigned seats only.
9. During class instruction and transition you are expected to FOLLOW all CHAMPs for Warm-up, Direct Instruction, Independent Work/Test/Quizzes, and Group work. (Please refer to the wall in front of the class)
10. Material from C301 should stay in C301. Do not take them with you when you leave.
11. Never use phones and/or electronic devices. (If taken away, your parents will have to come in and pick it up from me directly)
12. Keep the room and tables clean at all time. Throw away all your trash in the trash bin, NOT in the sinks. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
HS LS 2: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
HS LS 1: Molecules to Organisms
HS LS 4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
HS LS 3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variations of Traits
***Unit Test %
***Quiz %
***Projects/Assignments 20%
***Lab Reports 25%
***Notebook Check and Homework 5%
***Midterm/Final Exam 20%
Grading
>>Supplies for Success<<
180 sheet or more Spiral notebook (you will need a new one for 2nd semester)
Highlighter/markers/color pencils
Pen AND pencil w/eraser
Glue Stick
Academic Integrity
Success is sweeter when it’s honest. Cheating or sharing answers will NOT be tolerated.
Parents will be contacted and you will receive a zero.
“I read and understood our class syllabus.” Date _________________
Student’s name ____________________________ Student’s Signature____________________________
Parent’s Name _____________________________ Parent’s Signature _____________________________
Guardian phone # ____________________________ (Calls home are not always bad; I will strive to make positive phone calls home!)

2. (You are required to bring your notebook to class EVERYDAY!)
13. Write your name, grade level, block and date on all work turned in. (Any “NO NAME” will be thrown away)
14. Completed homework is collected at the door. (NOT DONE IN CLASS)
15. Late work will be accepted only when accompanied by written notes, or under special circumstances.
16. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ASK for makeup work and/or check on my website for missing notes. (I WILL NOT HUNT YOU DOWN)
17. Written excused notes must be presented when taking makeup exams/quizzes.
18. You have the opportunity to RE-TAKE an exam that you failed or scored very low one week after the exam has been given. (You only have one chance to make it up, SO STUDY or come for tutoring)
19. Interactive notebooks will be collected and evaluated two times every semester. (TABLE OF CONTENT is checked everyday at the door. NO STAMP NO GO!)
20. Grades are updated regularly. (Check the DATA WALL in the back of the room). BE RESPONSIBLE for missing work.
21. Cheating/Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!
22. Expect yourself to SUCCEED!
23. If you need help, ASK! If you don’t understand, ASK! If something is wrong, ASK! If you need anything, ASK! .
Textbook:
California McDougal Littell Biology, by Stephen Nowicki (Text Book is YOUR Responsibility!)
Textbooks will be provided for each student for the semester.
You are responsible for the care of your textbook and the return before the final exam in the same condition as you received it. If the textbook is not returned at this time, students will be charged a replacement fee).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
The grades reported may be interpreted as follows:
A – Mark of distinction
B – Very creditable work
C – Average work
D – Below average
F – Failing; no credit given
Interactive Notebook:
In this class you will be required to keep all assignments in your Interactive Notebook. If the assignment is not finished by the assignment date it can be completed by the notebook check date for reduced credit. THERE IS A Common Core BIOLOGY EXAM at the end of the year, so DO NOT THROW ANYTHING AWAY!!!
(You are required to bring your notebook to class EVERYDAY!)
Attendance
Attendance is an ESSENTIAL part of learning! Come to school on TIME and regularly. Be responsible for your absences.
Restroom/Locker/Drink Policy:
Students will be provided 2 passes (stamps) a month. You must have your notebook in order to leave.
*Any absences must be excused the next day through the attendance office. Make-ups are done on your own time. It is YOUR responsibility to see me as soon as possible. I will not hunt you down to make up work.
Consequences*
Verbal warning
Seat change
Room change/parent phone call
Referral
*The order will depend on the circumstance.
“I read and understood our class syllabus.” La Fecha _________________
Nombre del Estudiante________________________ Firma del Estudiante____________________________
Nombre de los padre__________________________Firma de los Padre _____________________________
Telefono de los padre__________________________(Calls home are not always bad; I will strive to make positive phone calls home!)