1. Welcome Back!
2016 – 2017 School Year
Ms. Johnson
Biology

2. ahspjohnson@weebly.com Unit 1 Characteristics of Science
Unit 2 Ecology
Unit 3 Cells
Unit 4 Genetics
Unit 5 Evolution
Unit 6 Classification & Diversity
Class syllabus, and other class information along with monthly calendars, assignments, & links to other resources can be found on the class web site
Click on link and go to website.
Have students sign up for remind
Have students follow along with the syllabus on line, have hard copies for those students who don’t have their phones

3. Grading Homework = 10% Lab Assignments = 30%
Homework is due the day after it is assigned. All homework assigned in a unit will be collected on the day of the unit test.
HW completed on time = 2 pts
HW completed late = 1 pt
incomplete HW > ½ completed = ½ pt
Lab Assignments = 30%
Major and Minor labs will be assigned throughout the semester. Labs taken home to complete are due the next day. Points will be deducted for labs turned in late.
Grading

4. Grading Assessment = 15% Tests = 25% Final Exam = 20%
Include quizzes, papers, or extended assignments.
They will include information from class notes textbooks, lab activities, handouts, homework, and demonstrations that were completed in class
Tests = 25%
Major and Minor labs will be assigned throughout the semester. Labs taken home to complete are due the next day. Points will be deducted for labs turned in late.
Final Exam = 20%
Comprehensive 1st Semester final exam
Grading

5. It will be used regularly in your class.
Remind
2nd Period to 81010
3rd Period to 81010
4th Period to 81010
5th Period to 81010
Be sure to include symbol and answer the registration texts you receive
Please sign up.
It will be used regularly in your class.

7. You must complete a Tardy Ticket in order to enter the classroom
You must complete a Tardy Ticket in order to enter the classroom. Habitual tardiness will be referred to administration

8. No passes are given during the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of class or during instruction.

9. This is a Technology NO or Technology GO classroom
This is a Technology NO or Technology GO classroom. Cell phones will be collected prior to all tests and quizzes.

10. The Common Syllabus describing school wide policies and procedures can be found on our class website

11. Class RISE help sessions: Tuesdays 7:15 to 8:15
Bio AT RISE: recovery for missing lab work

12. Respect Integrity Citizenship Hard Work

13. Please read your instructions for all labs and assignments!!

15. Homework completed on time is stamped = 2pts
Homework completed but with out a stamp = 1pt
Homework >50% = ½pt

16. The tray for Late & Absent work is located on the black shelves at the front of the classroom.

17. Work with no names will be posted in the back of the classroom, put your name on it and turn it in again.

18. Technological difficulties are not an excuse for late work
Technological difficulties are not an excuse for late work. ed work will not be accepted.

19. Missed work is filed by date in the file baskets in the back of the class

20. Extra Credit not an option
Extra Credit not an option Do your work when it is assigned, do it completely, and turn it in on time. If you need extra help come to RISE.

21. Respect Integrity Citizenship Hard Work