Biology Mr. Girard

Teaching since 1998 Teaching since 1998 Taught Biology (A.P., Honors, Academic, Standard Levels); Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology; Vertebrate Zoology, Anthropology, Planet Earth, Chemistry, Physics Taught Biology (A.P., Honors, Academic, Standard Levels); Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology; Vertebrate Zoology, Anthropology, Planet Earth, Chemistry, Physics Degrees in Biology and Medical Technology Degrees in Biology and Medical Technology Gannon University (Erie, Pennsylvania) Gannon University (Erie, Pennsylvania) Central Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State University MS Biology at CCSU MS Biology at CCSU Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Diener 1990 – Present Diener 1990 – Present Clinical Instructor of Phlebotomy 2000 – Present Clinical Instructor of Phlebotomy 2000 – Present Basketball Coach 1998 – 2005 (Newtown Middle School & Plainville High School) Basketball Coach 1998 – 2005 (Newtown Middle School & Plainville High School) T-ball and Soccer Coach T-ball and Soccer Coach Cub-Master 2007 Cub-Master 2007

This Course Biology as a Science Scientific Method Tools of a Biologist Living Things and Their Interactions with the Environment Chemistry of Biology The Cell Origins of Life

This Course Energy for Living Things - Photosynthesis - Respiration Mitosis / Meiosis Genetics - DNA / RNA - Mendel Evolution

This Course Human Biology - Digestion - Skeletal / Muscular - Circulatory - Respiratory - Excretory - Immunity - Nervous

Class Rules All students are expected to be ON TIME for class. On times means you must be in your seat before the bell rings. All students are expected to be ON TIME for class. On times means you must be in your seat before the bell rings. Students are expected to come to class PREPARED. This means that each student must bring the following items to class everyday. Students are expected to come to class PREPARED. This means that each student must bring the following items to class everyday.  Textbook  Loose-leaf notebook (not a spiral notebook)  Pen or pencil (Blue or black ink ONLY)

Class Rules Students who are absent must see me on the day that he/she returns (Even if we don’t have class that day) to make arrangements for make-up. You are responsible for any missed assignments Students who are absent must see me on the day that he/she returns (Even if we don’t have class that day) to make arrangements for make-up. You are responsible for any missed assignments If you are absent on the day of a test, you will be expected to make up the test the next class day. Special circumstances will be given special consideration If you are absent on the day of a test, you will be expected to make up the test the next class day. Special circumstances will be given special consideration

Class Rules Respect Respect Each other Each other Let everyone express their opinions Let everyone express their opinions Respect each others’ right to express his/her opinion—even if you disagree. Respect each others’ right to express his/her opinion—even if you disagree. Respect each others’ desire to learn. Respect each others’ desire to learn. Raise your hand to be recognized to speak and DO NOT TALK while someone is talking. Raise your hand to be recognized to speak and DO NOT TALK while someone is talking.

Class Rules Respect Respect The School Property The School Property If I see you writing on the desk, you will come after school to clean all the desks in the science wing If I see you writing on the desk, you will come after school to clean all the desks in the science wing My property My property DO NOT TOUCH MY STUFF!!! (Read the poster) DO NOT TOUCH MY STUFF!!! (Read the poster)

Class Rules NO Food or Drink in the classroom (Only non flavored water) NO Food or Drink in the classroom (Only non flavored water) No electronic devices No electronic devices No hats, bandanas – head coverings No hats, bandanas – head coverings

Class Rules –Sit in your seat until dismissed Do not pack until you are dismissed Do not pack until you are dismissed

Class Rules No passes to the phone No passes to the phone Lav or Nurse passes will be very limited (emergency only) Lav or Nurse passes will be very limited (emergency only)

Class Rules Keep your head up and sit up. Keep your head up and sit up. If you can’t, I will send you to the nurse

Class Rules Do not do any other assignments in class (I’ll shred them into a hundred pieces). Do not do any other assignments in class (I’ll shred them into a hundred pieces). Do not pass notes in class (They make interesting wallpaper). Do not pass notes in class (They make interesting wallpaper).

Class Rules Use the lavatories BEFORE you come to class. Take care of personal business BEFORE Class

Class Rules Lab Courses: Lab Courses: 70% from Academics 70% from Academics Tests Tests Quizzes Quizzes Class work Class work Projects Projects Home work Home work 30 % from Laboratory Work 30 % from Laboratory Work

Class Rules Grading will be done on a cumulative point basis. Each assignment, quiz, etc. will be worth a certain number of points. At the end of each marking period these points are added up and your grade will be calculated on a percentage of the total. For example, if the total number of points for the marking period is 500 and you have gotten 450 points, your grade would be 450/500 x 100 = 90. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, labs, activities and homework.

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Help: Extra Help: Extra Help: Extra help is available to students by appointment. Extra help is available to students by appointment. Before School (7:00 – 7:30 am) Before School (7:00 – 7:30 am) After School (2:10 – 3:00 pm) After School (2:10 – 3:00 pm) Any Questions?