Anatomy & Physiology   MRS. McCOBB

WELCOME TO Mrs. McCobb’s Class Please take out a sheet of paper and answer the following questions: Why are you in this class? 2. What would you like to get out of this class? 3. What do you know about Anatomy? 4. Please tell me something about how you prefer to learn. (Lecture, video, discussion, projects, essays, group work, reading, etc)

A Little Bit About Mrs. McCobb…

Mrs. McCobb Has always had a love for science Have a 15mo old son named Nolan Grew up in Diamond Bar and went to DBHS. Graduated in 2001 I love photography This is my 10th year teaching. 7th here at Nogales H.S. Mrs. McCobb Graduated from CSUF in 2006 with a BA in Liberal Studies, and again in 2012 with an MS in Education Only child Loves Animals. I have 2 dogs (Leila and Jasper) and 1 cat (Finn) I’m 32 I currently live in Anaheim Go Angels!!!!! I’ve been married for 9 years I’m on a bowling league I am always planning my next vacation!

What you will need for this class… A spiral notebook EVERYTHING you do in this class will be taped into this notebook. NEVER leave it at home or in your locker Keep it on you at ALL times Textbook- stays in classroom unless you are taking it home for homework NHS Planner

Writing Utensils Pens: black/blue Highlighters Pencils Colored pencils/crayons Scissors

Please send someone up to get a syllabus and signature sheet This will be taped in the front of your notebook on Friday.

Classroom Expectations Be on time and sit in your assigned seat. I will mark you tardy each and every time. Bring your materials to class EVERYDAY No eating or drinking in the classroom, except for water Use the restroom BEFORE coming to class. You will have limited trips available School rules will be enforced No ipods, cell phones, headphones, or other electronic devices. Unless permission is given. Follow the dress code- no hoods or hats allowed. I will send you up to SSC for LONERS

Absences If you are absent, please check online for your homework, missed notes, the PowerPoints Etc Previous homework due the day you return New homework due ONE DAY after your return EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT or LATE, YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR ASSINGMENTS ON TIME. GET IT ON CAMPUS!!! There is really no way to make-up missed labs There will be no make-up tests. If you are planning to be absent the day of a test, you MUST take it early. If you are unexpectedly absent, you must contact me my email or text by 8am to make alternative plans. Nothing is guaranteed.

If you are absent you can access your homework on my website, which you can find at http://nhs.rowlandschools.org Go to NHS website Search Box “McCobb” Click Find period

Grading Assignments must be turned in ON TIME to receive full credit. All in class assignments and homework will be put in your interactive notebooks. This way ALL materials are in one spot. No more lost work. 

Grading Scale 20% Labs and Projects 40% Classwork/Homework (Notebook) 0-59=F 40% Tests/Quizzes 20% Labs and Projects 40% Classwork/Homework (Notebook)

What will we be studying in Anatomy? The Major Organ Systems Homeostasis Levels of Organization Anatomical Terminology The 4 Types of Tissues Integumentary system Skeletal System Muscular System Nervous System Cardiovascular System You MUST leave your book on campus We do NOT have a class set of books You must be able to retrieve it at all times

Classroom Management Positive Consequences: Verbal Praise Extra credit? A free assignment pass Not for use on a project or test  A GOOD call or note home Negative Consequences: Warning Meeting with me Lunch detention with me not fun After school detention in B.I.C. Call home/meeting with your parents

Honor Code

The following activities are in violation of the NHS honor code: The giving or receiving of any unauthorized aid or assistance on any form of academic work Plagiarism that includes the copying, or representation, of another’s work as one’s own without appropriate attribution to the source Claiming as your own, work that is “published” via the Internet

Cheating Policy First violation: Second violation: Third violation: Zero on assignment Teacher meets with parent Cheating policy is signed by student and parent Second violation: Teacher and V.P. meet with parent and sign cheating policy Student is placed on behavior contract, Saturday School, and essay written on cheating Third violation: Student sent to SSC with referral V.P. meets with parent and student is suspended.

Taylor Mali Typography

Getting to know you…. Please answer these questions on the back of your ½ sheet of paper Name and nick name Period Birthday and age Something special you can do (talent etc…) What sport/club you plan to be apart of here at Nogales or outside of Nogales HS. I will come watch! Something I should know about you (anything)

Getting to Know Your Peers Go around your table and introduce yourself What Middle Schools and High Schools have you attended? What did you do this summer? Did you travel any place? Where? What do you plan on doing when you graduate high school? (college, jobs, family, etc) What is your favorite hobby? TV show? Movie? Talents? Sports?