Biology - Commack Schools
Pre-IB Biology
Mr. Matthew Zito
MZito@commack.k12.ny.us
This course is designed to give insight into the science of living things. The emphasis is on the basic structural and physiological information of living organisms. A minimum number of laboratory experiments are required to be performed. Students will sit for the New York State Regents Examination in the Living Environment.
The following topics will be covered:
• Introduction to Science and the Living Environment
• Characteristics of Living Things
• Homeostasis and the Human Body
• Reproduction
• Genetics
• Evolution
• Ecology
Student Assessment:
|Homework |10% |
|Lab Average |20% |
|Quizzes |30% |
|Tests |40% |
Labs
• All lab reports must be completed according to the instructions.
• Late lab reports (2 days) will result in a 20 point deduction.
• All lab reports must be complete and handed in, even though they may be late and only worth 65%.
• If you did not hand in your labs, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE REGENTS EXAM IN JUNE.
• If you are absent (legally) from class and miss a lab, it is YOUR responsibility to see me in order to make up the lab within one week of returning to class.
• Discussing the results and write-up with other members of your group is encouraged, copying reports is not permitted.
Test & Quizzes
• Quizzes will be given periodically during instruction.
• Tests are given at the end of each unit.
• A review class will be provided before the test.
• If you are absent (legally) on the day of the assessment, you will schedule a make-up assessment.
• If you miss the review class, you will take the test on the second day of your return.
Homework
• Homework is assigned and expected to be completed by the due date, which is usually the next day.
• Students are responsible for copying their assignments into their agendas.
• LATE OR INCOMPLETE HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. NOT EVEN ONE DAY LATE.
• We will go over homework the following class.
Absences:
• Students are responsible for making up missed work and obtaining any missed material. Any work not made up within one week will result in a zero.
Extra Help:
• Extra help will be given on Thursdays before and after school, or by appointment if necessary.
Class Conduct:
• Read your student handbook discussing appropriate conduct in the classroom.
• Disrespect of your fellow students will not be tolerated.
• You are expected to be IN YOUR SEAT at the bell, not entering the classroom. If you are late 3 times, a referral will be sent to the dean’s office.
• If you are absent from class, you are required to have your excuse note in the attendance office within 2 days of the absence or it is considered a cut.
We have read and understand the course requirements and policies.
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