1. Welcome to Honors Biology
Ms. Cowan and Mr. Laniewski

2. Supplies Every day, bring... at least 1 pen at least 1 pencil
notebook paper to write on
Composition book for warmups (this book will also be used for labs)

3. Attendance Be here in body and mind. Arrive to class on time.
seated and ready to start at the bell
Your bookbag, purse, or other belongings are not you.
Attendance Incentives –
Exempting Exam based on Exam Exemption Policy

4. Hornet Rules
Be Honest
Be On Time
Be Respectful
Be Nice
Be Excellent
Be Trustworthy
Be Safe

5. Behavior Respect yourself Respect your peers Respect your space
Respect your teachers

6. Respect yourself Respect your Peers
Do your best.
Respect your Peers
Use classroom appropriate language.
If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
If it's not yours, and you don't have permission of the owner, don't touch it.

7. Respect your space You can eat and drink, until I find wrappers.
Trash goes in the trash can.
Turn in work on time & where instructed.
Return any books or supplies you use.
Push in your chair when you leave.

8. Respect your teachers
Remember, we are here to help you learn and prepare for life after graduation.
Respectful behavior will earn you respect and trust.

9. Electronics
No communication (even if it's a parent), games, or videos during class time.
You can listen to music during independent work time - ** I will tell you when you can get out phones
Listen quietly & Keep one ear open.
Phones MUST be on top of desk and flipped over during all tests.
This is a privilege. If you want to keep it, follow the rules or it will result in a write up

10. Bathroom/Water passes
Try to go before class.
One person can leave the room at a time.
Use bathroom pass
Write date, time, and destination before asking.

11. Nurse passes
Nurse passes are reserved for serious issues (bleeding, broken bones, vomiting, etc...) and prescribed medication.
Don't visit the nurse without a pass.

12. Turning in work If you’re here, turn it in on time.
If you’re absent, the work is due when you return.
All work is listed on the check sheet and the website.
Any handouts are in the colored drawers for your class period.
days missed = days to make up
This is your responsibility.

13. Tutoring/Recovery Recovery is for summative grades.
You must recover within 1 week of seeing the grade.
You must complete 80% of the work to be eligable to recover.
The two tests will be averaged.
Days/Times to recover tests
Thursday Morning – 7:45-8:15
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.

14. Cheating Don’t do it. Don’t copy your neighbor. Don’t copy the book.
Don’t copy the internet.
If you do...
You get a zero for the assignment.
If it’s a test or project, you also get written up.

15. Safety is Your Responsibility
LAB SAFETY
Safety is Your Responsibility

16. No eating or drinking in the lab. No chewing gum during labs.
Lab Safety
No eating or drinking in the lab.
No chewing gum during labs.

17. Lab Safety
Never work in the laboratory without  proper supervision by an instructor

18. Lab Safety
Knowledge is the best prevention. Read the directions before beginning any lab procedure.

19. Never carry out unauthorized experiments Come to lab prepared
Lab Rules
Never carry out unauthorized  experiments
Come to lab prepared
Follow directions

20. Eye Safety
Eye protection (goggles) must be worn in all labs using chemicals and glassware.

21. Be careful during dissections when wearing contacts.
Eye Safety
Be careful during dissections when wearing contacts.

22. Clothing Safety
Sandals or open-toed shoes should not be worn when working with chemicals, glassware or sharp objects).
This means closed toed shoes during dissections

23. Wear a lab apron to protect clothing. Secure loose sleeves.
Clothing Protection
Wear a lab apron to protect clothing.
Secure loose sleeves.

24. Heating Safety
Always remember,hot glassware looks exactly the same as COLD glassware, be careful what you touch.

25. Chemical Safety
If chemicals splash into someone's  eyes, act quickly and get them into the eye wash station.

26. Never taste any chemical in the lab.
Chemical Safety
Never taste any chemical in the lab.
Label all bottles and test tubes containing chemicals.

27. Never add water to acids Always add acid to water
Chemical Safety
Never add water to acids
Always add acid to water

28. Notify your teacher of any chemical spills.
Treat all spills
as hazardous.
Notify your teacher of any chemical spills.
Use proper procedures to clean all spills.

29. Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands. Keep all cords
Electrical Safety
Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands.
Keep all cords
out of water.

30. Emergency Procedures
In case of injury (cut, burn, fire  etc.) Notify the instructor immediately.

31. B r o k e n G l a s s This is the most common lab accident.
If you break glassware stop and notify the teacher.
Do NOT throw broken glass into the trash can. Place it in the broken glass container.

32. C u t s & S c r a p e s
Report immediately .
There is always a chance of infection .
Do not come into contact with another person’s blood.

33. Wear gloves when working with preserved animals.
Biology Safety
Wear gloves when working with preserved animals.
Handle all living organisms with care and respect.

34. Biology Safety
Use sterile techniques when transferring bacteria.
Never open a petri dish with bacteria or mold cultures.

35. Know the Location and Operation of :
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Exit doors

36. Know the Location and Operation of :
Telephones
Safety showers and eye wash stations
First Aid Kit

37. Safety starts and ends with you.
Safety First
Safety starts and ends with you.

38. Safety check
Use the American Book Company Biology EOCT book and on your own paper. Answer questions 1-6 on page 33.
Take the safety quiz in your packet.
Equipment – complete Sheet using the same book pages 34 & 35. On pages complete the questions on your own paper.

39. Ticket out the door
Describe 3 safety rules to be used each day.