Units for the Year

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

Cells
Botany
5 Kingdoms
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Zoology
Genetics and Heredity
Creation and Evolution

Expectations

Treat people with dignity and respect
Care about others
Follow policies and procedures
Be on time, and ready for class
Perform to the best of your ability

Materials need for class

Textbook (with a book cover)
Spiral Notebook (one just for biology for notes)
Folder (one just for biology)
Blue or Black Pen or Pencil (Please no other colors)

Grades

Grades are based on points earned compared to the total points possible. Points can be earned from:

Homework
Quizzes
Tests
Organization
Projects
Final exam (20% of semester grade)
Extra credit (when available)

Grading Scale

95-100 A

90-94 A-

86-89 B+

83-85 B

80-82 B-

76-79 C+

73-75 C

70-72 C-

66-69 D+

63-65 D

60-62 D-

0-59 F

Homework

Homework will be checked the day after it is assigned (unless otherwise noted). If homework is late you will not receive full credit (so make sure it is perfect so you can get all the points you can). If work is consistently missing, you will receive a warning. If nothing changes you will receive an Academic Referral.

Tests

Test will be given after each chapter. Student needs all their homework in to take the tests. Retakes may be given in special circumstances (The student needs to talk to me to work that out). Test grades will then be averaged. If a student does not take the test in class they must take it by the end of the next day on their own time.

Cheating

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.

Attendance

Absences:

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

Ask me when you return to school.

Calling a reliable friend in class.

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 to complete the missing homework, unless other arrangements have been made.

Tardies:

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

Emergencies

Fire: The entire class is to walk quietly out the maintenance exit (past the 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

Availability

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 4 and 5AB you need a pass from me to come at these hours
Phone 414-461-6000 x271
E-mail

***During the Spring coaching season I will not be available after school***