Mr. Heintz

Units for the Year

Biology develops the basic understanding of the study of life and its applications. Topics covered during the year include:

• Botany
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Zoology
• Ethics
• Cytology
• Genetics and Heredity
• Creation and Evolution

• Treat people with dignity and respect (Matt. 7:12 & Rom. 12:1-5)
• Be neat and honest with your work (Col. 3:23)
• Follow policies and procedures (1 Peter 2:13)
• Be on time, and ready for class (1 Peter 4:7)
• Perform to the best of your ability/Be responsible (Matt. 25:21)

• 3-Ring Notebook (One section or one notebook just for biology)
• Spiral Notebook/Loose leaf paper (one just for biology for notes)
• Legible pen or pencil (If I can not read it, it will not receive credit)
• Red Pen (For checking work)
• Assignment Notebook

• Homework
• Quizzes
• Tests
• Organization (Assignment Notebook & Notebook)
• Projects (Leaf project in the 1^st six weeks)
• Final exam (20% of semester grade)
• Extra credit (when available)

• Test will be given after each chapter. If all homework and review sheet are turned in on time the student will receive 5 points extra credit. Retakes may be taken by the next student help time (on the designated Thursday or on Student Help Day). To retake a test the student must:
  • Have all homework in for that chapter/unit
  • Have the test review sheet completed
  • Do Test Corrections (On a separate sheet of paper write the correct answers and EXPLAIN why it is the correct answer.)

• If you are caught cheating, the least that will happen is you will receive a zero (0) on the assignment and your parents will be contacted. If you cheat on a test or quiz it will be reported to the office.

• If you are absent, please get your assignments by one of the following methods:

• If you are absent for a long period of time, please contact the school so the assignments can be sent home. You are required to complete all the missing work.
• If absence is due to a vacation, field trip, or other school activity, you get assignments ahead of time and make arrangements for tests and quizzes ahead of time.
• You will receive one day for every day you are absent to complete the missing homework, unless other arrangements have been made.

• You must be completely in the classroom by the end of the tone. Please be seated immediately
• 3 tardies = Saturday Detention   6 tardies = Another one   7 tardies = Referral

• You need to bring your notebook, folder, assignment notebook and a writing utensil everyday.
• You will know we are ready to start class when I am in the front taking prayer requests or starting a devotion. 
• Have your homework out and ready before class begins.
• ASK QUESTIONS!!!!
• You need to take notes when there is information on the overhead or we are watching a video.
• Use the time given to you in class to work, or it will not be given to you in the future.
• The only food or drink that is allowed in class is water.
• Gum is allowed in class as long as the teacher does not see, hear, or find evidence of it.
• The following steps will generally be taken if you are out of line or misbehaving: the “Look,” I am near our desk, a verbal warning, a call home, a referral.

• Fire: The entire class is to walk quietly out the maintenance exit (past the wood shop) and listen and follow instructions.
• Tornado: The entire class is to walk quietly to the math wing and listen and follow directions.
• Medical: Contact office. Follow directions

• Before School                7:30-8:00 Tuesday-Friday
• After School                   3:00-3:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
• After School                   2:25-3:30 student help Thursdays
• Free Periods                   2 and 3 (you need a green pass to come at these hours)

• Phone                             414-461-6000 x271
• Web Site               http://www.milwaukeelutheranhs.org
• E-mail