1. 1 st Day Protocol  Green schedules. Does it say Mr. Garza? Now, let’s take roll! **BCTAL busses WILL run today and they are in the front of the school. **

2. WELCOME TO BIOLOGY

3. Expectations  Be prepared for class.  Follow directions the first time they are given.  Food and drink put away.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times.  Stay on task during all work times.  Use positive and appropriate voice tone, body language, and words when interacting.

4. Consequences 1. Verbal warning. 2. Student Conference 3. D-Hall assigned and parent/guardian/coach notified. 4. Referral to assistant principal and parent/guardian/coach is notified. **Some actions are 3 rd /4 th level offenses automatically. ***

5. Restroom Policy  You may not leave the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class  You may not leave during direct instruction  Otherwise, ask permission, sign the sheet in the Procedures Binder, take the pass, leave your phone with Mr. Garza.  You ONLY get 1 Restroom Pass every 6 weeks……use them wisely. (Extra Credit?) Go to the restroom before!!!

6. Tardy Policy  Starting Friday, you will not be admitted to the room without a tardy pass.  Remember 3 tardies = 1 absence

7. Technology Expectations  NO cell phones or headphones/earbuds. Period. Must be in a bag, pocket, or purse before you walk into my classroom. I don’t want to see them.  1 st Warning – This is your warning.  1 st Offense–device held until end of day, returned to student.  2 nd Offense—device held by student services, returned to parent ONLY. Office referral filled out for student. *Student refusal to give up the device will prompt principal involvement to come retrieve it.*

8. Supplies for Class  Buff Binder (3 pieces of construction paper)  Paper and Pencil and Erasers  Paper Folder ($0.25)  2 Packs of Index Cards (1 me/1 you)  Pencil Bag or Ring or Rubber Bands  Lab Fees $3  2 Boxes of Kleenex

9. Entering Class  Have all materials ready at your table.  Be in your seat by the tardy bell!  Get started on the bell work.  Have homework turned into class tray. **This should be done BEFORE bell**

10. Exiting Class  Clean- up Area  Sit in your assigned seat!  Wait to be dismissed by Mr. Garza **Sixth period stack chairs**

11. Grading Daily grades: You will have a minimum of 9 daily grades. These could include quizzes, vocabulary quizzes, labs, group work. At the end of each grading term, I will “drop” your lowest daily grade.  Major Grades: You will have a minimum of 3 major grades each grading period. Two of the major grades will be tests that will cover the material we’ve been discussing. Other major grades will either be a paper and/or projects. The topics for these assignments will vary.

12. REDO POLICY * Test grades of 69 or below MUST be redone within 5 school days (unless at end of 6 weeks) * The maximum grade earned will be an 80% * Done during tutorials *One chance only *Applies for quizzes as well

13. Tutorial Schedule  Tutorials before school (7:00-7:20am) in Portable 101A with Mr. Garza.  Tutorials after school (2:45-3:30pm) in Portable 101A with the available biology teacher that day. Not on Tuesdays!

14. Absence Policy  If your absence is not excused, you will have 3 days to make up the assignment. (Major Grades)  If you’ve been absent for more than a week, plan to come for a tutorial to get the work.  If you are absent prior to a project/test, and it was previously assigned, you are still responsible for it on the date it is due.  It’s your job to ask for make-up work, come to tutorials if you need help, and turn your work in on time.  If you know you’re going to be out, let me know and I’ll get you work ahead of time if I can

15. Late Work  1 st Day Late = 30% taken off from graded work  2 nd Day Late = 50% taken off from graded work  3 rd Day Late = Assignment will not be accepted

16. Photo Assignment You are going to take of picture of something that describes BIOLOGY to you, print it or email to me enrique.garza@birdvilleschools.net, and turn in to me.enrique.garza@birdvilleschools.net  Must include: ANYTHING!  Must be school appropriate  Related to Biology  Print on computer at home or school library  DUE Friday (August 28, 2015 – SPIRIT DAY!!!)

17. I.B.B. – Interactive Buff Binder  You will need to dedicate a section of your “Buff Binder” to Biology.  It will consist of daily Bellworks/Exit Tickets, Cornell Notes, Handouts, Assignments, Labs, Homework, and Quizzes.  3 Sections (separate with construction paper) – Bellwork, Quizzes, Notes  Do NOT throw anything away unless I have said to do so.  We will go into great detail as to how this is set up and maintained. The I.B.B. is a powerful tool to help you be successful. Without it, you will most definitely fail this class.  If at any time during the six weeks you misplace your I.B.B., you will have to come before or after school to recopy the whole thing and repeat the missing work.  Expect surprise I.B.B. checks twice a Six-Weeks. (Counts as major Quiz Grades)

18. CHALUPA!!!

19. One Pager – All About Me  Must Use Color!  Name – Large and in creative font  Symbolic Border  5 essential words that relate/describe to you  Draw 2 visual words  Place favorite quote on page  Other items to include –  Schedule  Date of Birth

20. All About You…….  What activities are you involved in or plan to become involved in at Haltom High School?  What activities are you involved in outside of school?  What is your favorite subject?  What is your least favorite subject?  What are your plans for after high school?  What is your favorite university?  Who is in your family?  Do you have pets?  What is your favorite color?  Do you like to play video games?  What is your favorite movie?  Who is your favorite musician/band?