Ms. Roderick’s Biology Course Syllabus
Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Phone: 208-498-0551 Ext: 6784 Room: 213 Website: http://roderickbiology.weebly.com/ Introduction to Course: Biology is the study of living things. In this class you will learn about the nine characteristics that science uses to determine whether or not something is alive. You will also work on your ability to comprehend and judge scientific literature. Objectives: · Students will obtain a basic understanding of the nine characteristics of life. · Students will be able to read and comprehend scientific articles from various sources. · Students will be able to think critically about scientific information given to them from non-scientific sources. · Students will be able to properly design, set up, run and clean up a biological lab. Evaluation and Assessment: Classwork/Homework = 20% of grade Labs and Projects = 25% of grade Unit Tests = 40% of grade Final = 15% of grade. A = 90% – 100% B = 80% – 89% C = 70% – 79% D = 60% – 69% F= ≤ 59% and Below Supplies For Class •Pencil or Pen •Notebook (for notes) •Plastic folder with Binders or 3 Ring binder •Colored Pencils •Scissors •Glue Stick Classroom Behavior Contract 1. Be Prompt Students are expected to come into the classroom quietly and find their seats. Coming in after the bell or failing to be in your seat when the bell rings will result in a tardy. This is non-negotiable. Please remember that 4 tardies will result in one absence and 6 absences will result in a loss of credit. You may only leave the classroom to use the restroom. You must have the hall pass in order to leave. You must sign out and back in after you are done. Bathroom breaks should be no longer than 5 minutes. If a student is repeatedly using the bathroom for long periods of time then bathroom privileges will be revoked. If there is a medical issue, then it is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation to me so I can accommodate them. You may not use the bathroom during the first 15 minutes of class. 2. Be Prepared Students are expected to come to class prepared. Students should bring their notebook, binder, pen or pencil, and colored pencils every day to class. Students are also expected to come to class ready to learn. Please pay attention to announcements given by the teacher or written on the board. If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to make up any missing work. Students may check the daily updates on Ms. Roderick’s website, or they may look at the calendar next to the pencil sharpener. If you need assignments you may print them off from the website or come pick them up during lunch or after school. I will not be able to help you before or during class. 3. Be Respectful Students are expected to be respectful to one another and to the teacher. Students are expected to follow directions. Complaining and stalling are a sign of disrespect. If you have a legitimate concern then you may talk to me during Lunch or after class. 4. Be Productive Students are expected to be productive. Learning is not a passive act. It requires students to actively listen, read, write, and think about the information they are given. Electronics Policy: Phones are not allowed out in the classroom, unless they are being used for a specific classroom activity. Students are expected to have their phones off or on silent and in their bags unless given permission. 5. Be Clean Students are expected to keep the classroom and their areas clean. Please throw away any unwanted trash into the trashcans. Do not write on any surface in the classroom not specifically designed to be written on. Discipline Policy Step 1 = In class warning Step 2 = Time out in the hallway Step 3 = Student/Teacher Conference Step 4 = Contact Parents Step 5 = Administrative Intervention Test Retakes Students may retake tests as long as they have completed all missing or incomplete assignments. Students will need to schedule a time to retake the test with their teacher. |
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