1. Welcome to Mrs. Smith’s Biology Class!

2. Class Syllabus BIOLOGY Mrs. Tysion Smith Room 243
Mrs. Tysion Smith
Room 243
Phone#: (713) x5243

3. SUPPLY LIST
Pens (blue, black, and red)
Notebook paper/pad paper
Science notebook
Composition book
Highlighters
Pencils
1 6x9 envelope
Lysol Wipes

4. OTHER SUPPLIES
Students may bring in 5 items to earn additional points. These additional items are essential to our class being able to function and utilize the lab. Each item is worth 20 points. Students are allowed to earn a maximum of 100 points.
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Liquid antibacterial hand soap
Liquid dishwashing soap
Glue sticks
Transparent tape (scotch tape)
Quart size Ziploc bags
Gallon Size Zip Lock Bags
Colored pencils
Latex Gloves

5. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Food and drink are strictly prohibited in the class
Respect others
Come to class on time and prepared
Do not move any desk without permission
Follow all lab safety rules
Bring all materials to class every day
Cheating in any form is not allowed
Treat others with respect. Be kind to all members of the class

6. Class Expectations cont.
Be Prepared !
Be Respectful !
Be On-Time !

7. Grading Policy Regular Bio
Grade distribution
Daily grades………………………………………………………50%
Daily grades consist of assignment, quiz, experiment, class participation, class activity, group work, mini-mark assignments, etc.
Test ……………………………………………………………..……….35%
Benchmark test/CBA’s ………………………………..………..15% 

8. Grading Policy: Pre- AP
Grade distribution
Daily grades………………………………………………………45%
Daily grades consist of assignment, quiz, experiment, class participation, class activity, group work, mini-mark assignments, etc.
Test ……………………………………………………………..……….40%
Benchmark test/CBA’s ………………………………..………..15% 

9. At Home Expectations Read—30 minutes nightly
Keep up with Daily Assignments
Tests- review for tests

10. Contact Information
Tysion Smith
x5243
The best way to contact is by

11. Thank you
for coming!