Mr. D. Maass ext. 235

 Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S.  Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology)  Spring 1996 – Received teacher certification  Fall 1996 – First teaching job in Waynesboro  Fall 1998 – First year teaching at CDEHS  2005 – M. Ed. Admin and Principal Certification from Shippensburg Univ.  2011 – M.S. – Biology from Shippensburg Univ.

Follow district’s Code of Conduct Respect is key For Self For Others For Property Be in seat and ready to learn when the bell rings Bring required class materials (no going to locker) Listen and follow the teacher’s instructions the first time Get assignments done and turned-in on-time Cell Phone Policy in Room 235 – Mr. Maass’s Classroom: Cell phones are put out of site before class starts Cell phone use is allowed when explicit permission is granted by Mr. Maass One warning before consequences

Based on 100%  50% of the grade is based on your exams/ performance tasks  25% of the grade is based on your quizzes/labs  15% of the grade is based on your classwork  10% of your grade is based on your homework/prepared for class

 Any blank on the grade sheet equals a missed assignment that can still receive full credit if completed.  NHI = Not Handed In (will not get full credit when turned-in)  A = Absent when assigned or collected (can still receive full credit)  E = Excused from assignment (no harm or help to overall grade)

Preferred method of contacting parents/guardians: Phone call NOTE: A call home occurs after student fails to self correct behavior(s). A call home can also occur when a student displays exemplary behavior or performs extremely well. Secondary means of communication with parents: Mr. Maass’s Website Home Access Center (HAC) – grades CANVAS – assignments

Unit #Unit TopicApproximate MonthsNumber of Days 1Intro to BiologyAug/Sept20 (25%) 2Chemistry of LifeSept/Oct20 (25%) 3CellsOct12 (15%) 4Homeostasis in CellsNov12 (15%) 5EnergeticsNov/Dec16 (20%) 6Cell DivisionDec/Jan13 (16%) 7 Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis Jan/Feb19 (24%) 8Mendelian and Human GeneticsFeb/Mar24 (30%) 9BiotechnologyMar/Apr11 (14%) 10Evolution & ClassificationApr/May13 (16%) 11 Inquiry Based Culminating Project May15

Unit #Unit TopicApproximate MonthsNumber of Days 1 Experimental Design & Science Skills Aug/Sept7 2*MotionSept/Oct16 3ForcesOct15 4Mechanical WavesNov16 5*Electromagnetic SpectrumDec13 6ElectricityDec/Jan14 7*Chemistry of Life Part IJan/Feb20 8Chemistry of Life Part IIFeb/Mar16 9*Ecological OrganizationMar/Apr25 10Ecological DynamicsApr/May19