1. Welcome to Biology
Mr. T Room 12
Your mom
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2. Biology = the study of living things
Bio- = living things
-ology =the study of
Biology = the study of living things
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3. Course Objective
To prepare students to pass the course, thereby earning a required credit towards graduation.
To prepare students to pass the HSA, so they can graduate.
To prepare students for the
world of work, by becoming
proficient in technology.
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4. About Me This is my ninth year teaching in Baltimore County
I taught for 6 years at Milford Mill Academy and two years at Catonsville Alternative, and I teach G.E.D.
I have a bachelors degree in biology and a masters degree in education
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5. Classroom Rules
RESPECT! All students are required to show everyone in my classroom respect at all times.
PREPARED! Come to class prepared, I am not a bookstore or your mom.
NO TALKING WHEN SOMEONE ELSE IS TALKING! You won’t like it when it happens to you, so don’t do it to others.
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6. Grading
Class work counts for 45% of your grade as per Baltimore County guidelines. Drills equal 5%
Homework counts for 20% of your grade and is important as we meet every other day.
Test/Quizzes/Projects count as 30% of your grade. Many students fail because they do not take unit exams and short cycle quizzes seriously.
Missed Work students will have same number of days to make up work as they were absent. Missed homework can be made up for partial credit up to date the assessment for unit is given.
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7. Attendance Students are expected to follow BCPS attendance policy
Three unexcused absences may result in a failing grade for the quarter
Five absences, excused or not, may result in a failing grade for class work
First three lateness's counts as one absence, then every two
15 minutes late to class or more than 10 minutes out to restroom counts as truancy
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8. Consequences First offense = warning Second offense = call home
Third offense = call home and detention
More serious offense or repeated offense will result in office referral
Positive student behavior can earn “R- Bucks”
RESPECT, RESPECT, RESPECT!!
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9. HELP
Coach Class I am available most days after school for academic help.
Open Door Policy I may be able to help with problems between students, staff, or other. I am required by law to report abuse.
Contact Students or Parents may contact me in person, by phone, , or leave a note in my mailbox.
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10. Units of Study Introduction Biochemistry Cells Genetics Evolution
Ecology
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11. Question and Answer Any Questions?
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