Biology Course Information Syllabus, Procedures, and Expectations

Contact Information Teacher: Bethany Fletcher Course: Biology Location: B400 Phone: (817) 547-8267 Email: bethany.fletcher@birdvilleschools.net Class Website: http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/Domain/5645

Course Description Biology is the study of life. We will start with the smallest things that make up life and work up to the largest interactions between living things and their environments. This course is rigorous and will have an EOC/STAAR at the end of the year.

Goals To like biology at the end of the year. To gain tools in order to become successful individuals in a global society. To become responsible for your own learning. To cultivate critical thinking skills.

Academic Integrity ANY form of cheating, including but not limited to: copying, plagiarism, forgery and falsification will not be tolerated in this course. Students caught cheating will automatically receive a zero for that assignment, become ineligible for any extra credit assignment that may be given and a parent/guardian will be notified. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with school policy.

Tutorials AM Tutorials Monday - Thursday 7:00-7:25 AM PM Tutorials Wednesday - Thursday 2:45-3:30 PM

Just turn your work in on time. Late Work Just turn your work in on time. ***None of the Pre-AP Biology teachers accept late work. Don’t even try.***

Technology You should not have personal electronic devices out unless specifically instructed. (See the BHS policy posted in the SWC) Use any BHS technology appropriately and respectfully.

Safety No food or drinks (except H2O) Read ALL instructions first No running Clean up after yourself No yelling Know the location of fire and other emergency equipment No horseplay

Entering and Leaving the Classroom Entering: Always check the student work center. Come in and gather any supplies listed on the screen and/or do the day’s warm-up. Leaving: To leave during class time you must have your ID and a pass and you must leave your cell phone with me. I dismiss you at the end of class; not the bell.

Attention Raise your hand if you need to get my attention. Hands free, eyes on me. This is what I will say when I need your attention. Put down whatever you are doing and look toward me.

Preparedness and Participation Both are needed to be successful at anything. That includes this class.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Manners Matter!!!! Respect yourself Respect others Respect your school