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Honors Biology

2. Sasha Sypkens ssypkens@ccusd93. org (480) 575 2483 https://az02204140
Sasha Sypkens (480) wires.net/site/Default.aspx ?PageID=7427 B.S. Physics (ASU)
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3. Communication Google Classroom
Check every day, but may upload material one to five times per week
Weekly missing/failed assignments:
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
Communication

4. Units Nature of Life Ecology Cells Genetic Evolution
Microorganisms and Fungi
Plants
Invertebrates
Chordates
Human body
Units

5. Generally once/week
Uploaded on Google Classroom
Homework Policy

6. Quiz: Fridays Unit Chapters AIMS Science (April)
Assessments

7. 10% Homework/Classwork 45% Tests/Quizzes 30% Labs/Projects 15% Final Exam
Grading

8. Attendance Be on time Be there EVERYDAY Be Prepared
5 absences- parent notification
8 absences- warning notice
13 absences- loss of credit
Attendance

9. Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays during lunch and after school
Free Tutoring- Library
Free Tutoring- NHS
Student Support

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Check homework for completion
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TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

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Tips for Student Success

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