1. Welcome to Honors Biology Class Ms. Allan
Howard High
Back to School Night

2. Course Overview: Unit Topics
Unit 1 -Chemistry of Life
Unit 2 - Cells and Homeostasis
Unit 3 - DNA and Genetics
Unit 4 - Evolution and Biodiversity
Unit 5 - Ecology

3. “Dragonfly” Textbook
To be kept at home

4. Biology is an assessed course…
Comprehensive High School State Assessment (HSA) exam during the 4th quarter, and a passing grade is required for graduation.

5. What we do in class to prepare…
Practice BCR writing and techniques
Sample questions from past exams as drills and wrap-up activities

6. What does a class look like?
Daily Procedures…
Drill: recaps previously learned information or probes prior knowledge on a new topic
Activity: self-guided activity, lab,
class discussions, explanations
Wrap-up reviews the topics
covered in the day’s lesson

7. Homework Policy… Follows Howard High’s homework policy…
Students have one day to turn in late work for ½ credit. No credit for any work turned in past that time.
Homework should be turned
In at the beginning of class.

8. Classwork Policy…
Students have one day to turn in late work for ½ credit. No credit for any work turned in past that time.
Classwork should be turned
In at the beginning of class.

9. Lab Work
Students must wear goggles in lab at all times and wear closed-toed shoes.
Your student’s safety is my
first priority when we work in lab.

10. Grading Tests/quizzes 40% Laboratory exercises 20% Classwork 20%
Projects 10%
Homework 10%

11. Times available to meet…
Before school and after school by appointment

12. Contact Information…
Room B201
Thank you for coming!