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Ms. Lemons’s Guidelines for BIOLOGY I
TEXTBOOK
White loose-leaf paper
Folder
Spiral notebook or three ring binder
Pen or pencil
1.
To learn
why science is important in the real world.
2.
To
prepare students for the science needed for life as well as that needed for the
science courses taken in the future (high school or college).
3.
To learn
to use a scientific calculator.
4.
To learn
to read a science textbook.
5.
To assume
responsibility for your own learning and to help the learning of others.
6.
To take
good notes and keep all materials organized.
7.
To become
more resourceful and less dependent on the teacher.
8.
To learn
to listen to others carefully.
9.
To learn
to explain to others.
10.
To learn
to work well with classmates in-groups and in laboratory situations.
11.
To master
content of course units.
a.
plants
b.
animals
c.
genetics
d.
human
body systems
Classes will consist of, but not be limited to, lectures, labs,
demonstrations, drawings, and research. Filmstrips and movies will be shown when
appropriate.
You are responsible for everything covered in class, even if you are
absent!!! You are to bring your textbook, pen or pencil, and paper to class
everyday. Failure to do so may result in the subtraction of points or
detentions.
Homework is due at the beginning
of each class period. Late work will only be accepted up until the
chapter test is given for that work, but all late work grades will be lowered
50% (NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED 2ND SEMESTER). There is a homework
board in the back of the room with the week’s assignments on it. Please write
the assignments down, so if you are absent you will have your work completed
when you return. You can also access my website to find out your daily assignments.
All assignments that are due or were due while you are absent are due the
day you return to class. Make-up work will be counted when your absence is
excused.
- You will be given one day for each day missed.
- Tests/quizzes are made up before or after school
within 2 days of your return to school.
- Make-up tests will be different.
- Special arrangements must be made for long term absences.
- Labs: there are no exemptions from lab
procedures!!! Lab make-ups are NOT possible.
Coping another student’s homework or assignments is
cheating. Students caught cheating will receive a zero for that work. The second
offense may result in loss of credit for the class.
You are expected to attend each day and be on time (in your seat). Make
sure you follow the school’s student handbook. You are expected to know and
use reasonable judgement in knowing what is appropriate behavior. Best behavior
is expected for a substitute. Any name left by the sub as a problem, the student
will spend one hour in detention.
Behavior correcting, verbal warnings, detention, call home, removal from
class, students are not to return to class until the problem has been resolved.
You should expect some reading and homework almost every night. All
assignments are to be written out completely. Notebooks and folders will be
checked every semester for organization, thoroughness, and neatness.
I cannot stress how important it is for you to put a good effort into
every assignment. In particular, you must read each lesson before attempting the
homework problems.
Every student will be given a grade sheet to record all tests, quizzes,
labs, and homework on. The total number of points possible and the number you
received will also be included. You will be able to calculate your grade at any
time.
You should expect weekly quizzes (1-2 per week) from the day’s
homework, lab activities, and vocabulary. You should expect a full period test
at the end of each chapter and unit.
Tests and Quizzes will count for roughly 50% of the grade and other
activities and notebook will cover the other 50%.
All grades in are on a point system. The points will then be converted to
a percentage:
A
100-95
C- 73-70
A-
95-90
D+ 69-67
B+
89-87
D 66-64
B-
83-80
F 59-0
C+
79-77
C
76-74
If you miss class the day before a test/quiz, you will still be expected
to take the test/quiz with the rest of the class.
Ms. Lemons
Please
tear off bottom and return to Ms. Lemons, keep the top portion in your folders
for your records