1. Mr. Gaccione’s & Mr. Martin’s Classroom Expectations
Be prepared!!!!!!!!!!
Every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. Course Objective Become informed citizens in the sciences
as well as life.
Prepare students for further study in biology,
the sciences or any other life adventure.

3. Topics Covered Cell Biology Human Systems Biochemistry
Scientific Method
Evolution
Genetics
Ecology

4. Grading Grades are based on the following: Tests and quizzes –
50 percent
Homework –
20 percent (Worksheets, mini-reports, readings)
Classwork, Labs & Projects –
30 percent (Labs, models, worksheets, posters,
essays, group work, minor projects)

5. Late Assignments Major Assignments Regular Assignments
Due date – full credit
One Day Late-70%
Two Days late- 50%
Three Days late-0%
Regular Assignments
Work handed in on the due date can get full credit.
Late work will get a zero.
Absences
Absentee work must be made up shortly after the student returns to class.

6. Tardiness First time a warning is given. Second time detention-
morning or afternoon
Third time-
written up to vice principal

7. Cell Phone If I see a cell phone, I have to take take it. NO WARNINGS!
If you do not hand the cell phone over, you will be written up to the vice principal.

8. Homework Homework is assigned approximately 3 times per week.
However, there is always studying or work from class to be finished.
15 minute rule…Spend at least 15 minutes reviewing the day’s work.

9. How Mom/Dad can help
Ask your daughter/son specifically if they have projects, homework or work to complete.
If nothing else ask them to read their class notes from the last few days – THIS SHOULD BE DONE EVERYDAY.

10. Forming a Partnership Please feel free to call or
me with any questions or concerns you have.
x 3558

11. Go to WWW.MYTEACHERPAGES.COM
Click on find teacher
Type in angelo gaccione
Click on angelo gaccione
This will lead you to my website
Go to power points & find the correct chapter