Ms.Small's Biology Class



Biology I Honors

Policies & Procedures

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|“Make-Up” Work vs “Late” Work |

|“Make-Up” Work |“Late” Work |

|Work that needs to be made-up due to an absence from class. |Work not turned in on time without absence from class. |

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|You have the same number of days absent plus 1 to |Points will be deducted for each school day late even if class does not meet due to |

|make up work (only days that class meets are |the block schedule. If class does not meet, bring your work to me before school, |

|counted for make-up work). |after school or during the morning break to avoid losing more points! |

|If work is not made-up on time, late penalties will apply (see box to the right). |Points will be deducted as follows: |

|If you were present when the work was assigned but absent on the due date, the |- Labs: Lose 25% each school day late down |

|assignment is due at the beginning of class on the day you return. After that, late |to a maximum deduction of 50% off |

|penalties will apply. |the earned grade. |

|You have 1 week to make up tests/quizzes. If the test/quiz is not made up within this |(will ONLY accept a MAX of 2 school days past due date) |

|time frame, you will receive 0 points for that test/quiz. |- Classwork & Homework: NOT ACCEPTED LATE for credit except for absences. |

|Please refer to eCampus before asking for make-up work. You may also refer to the |Homework is |

|home screen and click on monthly button (IN RED). |considered late if it is not on your desk ready |

| |to be checked when I walk around. |

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A copy of the Biology I Honors Policies and Procedures should remain in the student’s binder throughout the school year.

A copy of this syllabus will remain posted on eCampus throughout the school year for easy reference as well.

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Please detach and return the bottom portion to Mrs. Campbell by 8/17/2016.

SUPPLIES ARE ALSO DUE ON 8/17/16!!!!!!!!!

Biology I Honors

Policies and Procedures

Verification Form

Both the student and his or her parent/guardian must sign this form, indicating that both have read and understand the policies and procedures including grading, tardiness, make-up work, late work, notebook, homework and lab responsibilities.

Print Student Name___________________________________________________________________

Student Signature_________________________________________________ Date______________

Parent Signature __________________________________________________ Date______________

Parent e-mail & phone number: ________________________________________________________

Medical Concerns (i.e. seizures, allergies):________________________________________________

Computer access is often mandatory- if not present at home-the media center is available before school, lunch and after school. There are public libraries that allow access as well.

Check all that apply:

o Computer at home

o Online access to internet

o Printer with ink and paper

o If non-functioning equipment is present- please let me know approx. when fixed (occasionally students are asked to print things) _________________________

Video clips will be shown in class and most would be PG (crash course and other YouTube videos are used for academic reinforcement). Due to the nature of science curriculum, some may be PG-13. If this is not OK, then you need to express your concern in writing by 8/17- you can write me a note now on this page.

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Mrs. Campbell

Miss. Small (Intern 1st Semester)

Email: angela_campbell@scps.k12.fl.us

Student Goals for 2016-17

Academic dishonesty of any sort will not be tolerated and will be punished by an automatic zero on the assignment and a referral to administration. This includes cheating on tests, copying homework, purposely turning in assignments after deadlines in order to copy corrected answers from classmates, use of cell phones for any reason during tests/quizzes, or missing an administration of an exam in order to ask classmates for questions prior to make-up. Be advised that working in a group does not give you permission to submit lab reports that duplicate your partners’ conclusions, etc. You should also avoid searching the internet for homework/quiz answers unless otherwise instructed to do so.

Be advised that changing just a word here and there is still copying someone else’s ideas and would still be considered plagiarism!

Honor Code

Supplies Needed EVERY Day

• 3 ring binder (1 ½ - 2 inches) w/ labeled dividers (replenished each quarter)

• biology textbook (covered MANDATORY)

• loose leaf paper, pen and pencil

• 3 different highlighters (any color)

You may be asked to print & complete some assignments off/on eCampus; please make sure that you have appropriate access to the internet and a working printer.

Required Supplies

1. Develop and demonstrate basic knowledge of specific topics in biology.

2. Develop an understanding of how biology is applied to the real world.

3. Prepare for future study in high school and college science courses.

4. Active participation in all learning opportunities.

5. Utilize technology to learn biology.

6. Prepare for EOC Exam, multiple choice tests/exams, written assessments, and project-based learning assignments.

One Time Supplies

Please bring by 8/17/16

• EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO BRING IN:

o $10 lab donation (checks made out to HHS)

Additionally please bring in the following based on your last name:

Last Names A-D: 1 ream of white copy paper (500 sheets)

Last Names E-H & X-Z: 1 box gloves (Latex FREE ONLY & Minimum 50/box)

Last Names I-L: 1 ream of colored paper (bright colors preferred 200+ sheets)

Last Names M-P: 2 boxes of tissues & 1 box of quart ziploc bags

Last Names Q-T: 2 containers of Clorox wipes (100+ wipes/container preferred)

Last Names U-W: 1 ream of LEGAL size white paper (500 sheets)

Notebook Requirements

1. Notebooks will be divided by chapter topic with one section labeled “Do Not Remove” for item such as syllabus, safety contract, periodic table and other handouts needed every day.

2. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to copy the notes (from a friend or off eCampus if available. NOTICE: most notes are done on a white board and are not in an uploadable format. Therefore please seek notes from a fellow classmate.)

3. Passes will not be given to retrieve notebooks from your locker.

4. Reading Notes are not mandatory, but please be advised that test/quiz questions reference text material that is above what we discuss in class due to time parameters.

1. Respect of others is expected.

2. Hagerty High School policies on attendance, tardiness, honor code, cell phones, and other electronic devices will be strictly enforced. Students must be in their seat ready to work when the bell rings to avoid being tardy.

3. Passes can only be given to you if you have YOUR planner and not during the first or last 10 minutes of class. Passes will not be given to retrieve homework, class work, calculators, textbooks or notebooks from your locker.

4. Make-up (labs, tests, assignments, etc.) is the student’s responsibility.

5. Students will be taking cumulative based exams the entire year that will be provided by SCPS. Students must pass the EOC exam in April/May that will count towards 30% of their Biology I credit.

6. Cell phones are not allowed during class except when teacher allows for research, etc. Cell phones have become a tool for students to send finished work to others to be copied. This will not be tolerated! A detention will be written if students are using/looking at their cell phone without permission.

Classroom Policies

Textbooks

*HW will be given nightly however will only be checked for completion and you will be evaluated on understanding using section/unit quizzes that will be given weekly.

Posting of Grades

Grading Policy

Safety is a fundamental part of any lab exercise. Any student failing to follow the safety contract will receive a zero for that lab exercise. (Other disciplinary actions may apply.) Students may not participate in lab exercises until they have signed and turned in the safety contract.

Any student absent or wearing open-toed shoes will be required to complete an alternative assignment.

*Note: students that are not wearing the proper lab attire will have 10% deducted from their final lab grade.

ALL missing grades are recorded as “0”. If an assignment is missing due to an absence, it will be recorded & calculated as a “0”, but will be changed when the missing work is made up and graded.

A daily up to date progress report for your child will be available online through the Skyward system.

Labs

Your learning will be assessed through a variety of performance assessments. Averages are calculated based on a Total Points System:

➢ Tests: 100 pts

➢ Quizzes: 10-50 pts

➢ Labs: 25-100 pts

➢ CW/HW: 5 – 50 pts

Grading Scale: *HW will be given

A 90 - 100

B 80 - 89

C 70 – 79

D 60 – 69

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