1. Welcome to Mrs. Lee’s Class

2. Syllabus Email address is: ylee@polk.k12.ga.usylee@polk.k12.ga.us – This is the BEST way to contact me!! You will NOT take books home, but you can check one out if needed! This syllabus should be the very FIRST thing in your folder.

3. My Website Calendar of events, important documents, announcements, notes (on occasion), assignments, links to classroom resources, etc. http://www.polk.k12.ga.us/ – Student Resources – Staff Directory Type in my first and last name, select “Cedartown High School” and then click “submit” OR Select “Cedartown High School” and then click “submit” – Find my name and select “profile” – Select “click here to view online classroom”

4. Notebook A notebook is REQUIRED!!! Please have one by the time you come back to class. A 3 ringed binder will work best…you will receive a lot of material from me!! Dividers or plastic page protectors are required to help keep you organized.

5. Remind101 Online communication tool I will use to remind you of homework, quizzes, and/or tests. Optional! You AND your parent(s)/guardian(s) can sign up for text(s) or email(s). – We will not see each others phone numbers. – You CANNOT respond to the messages.

6. Remind101…Sign Up Now!! Biology1 – Text: Biology2 – Text: Biology3 – Text: HonorsBiology5 – Text: Biology6 – Text: Biology7 – Text:

7. Classroom Rules 3 Important Rules to Follow: – Be on time. – Be prepared. – Be respectful.

8. Other important things to remember: Please do not touch anything on my desk without permission. Please do not come behind my desk unless instructed to do so. Please do not leave the room without permission and a hall pass (unless it is an emergency). Treat others like you want to be treated!!!

9. Classroom Procedures Daily routine 1.Warm Up 2.Lecture/Receive new material or Review material 3.Activity/Work Period 4.Wrap Up/Summarizer/Journal

10. Classroom Procedures Checking out books – Books must be signed out on the form by the door – You will NOT check out a book from the class set…there are books designated for checking out – You will also fill out a debt form before leaving with the book – You must return the book the next day – You will be responsible for damaging or losing the book

11. Classroom Procedures Make Up Daily Work – It is YOUR responsibility to make up any work that you miss when you are absent. – Only applies when absence is EXCUSED – Check Edmodo DAILY for Biology and Physical Science assignments – I will provide missed material when I get your excuse – You will have THREE days to turn work in!

12. Classroom Procedures Make Up Missed Test – It is YOUR responsibility to make up a test that you miss when you are absent Schedule a time to do so before or after school – Only applies when absence is EXCUSED – You will have TEN days to make up test

13. Classroom Procedures Re-testing a failed test – Re-test Request Form must be completed with the appropriate signatures – Must occur within two weeks after the failed test, unless extenuating circumstances arise (illness, Death of a Family Member, etc) – Re-test must be done BEFORE or AFTER school – It is YOUR responsibility to set this up with me. I must know when you plan to make up the test!!

14. Benchmark Testing Tests given to determine what you know and what you learn Cover all content First test given next week – NOT for a grade Four additional tests – Will go PowerSchool as a grade Grade will be calculated from content material covered

15. Work Ethics Grades Monthly TEST grade Grade determined using a rubric Based on behavior, participation, etc Be good…get a good grade

16. Directed Study Time Program designed to provide additional instructional support/remediation to students before, during, and after school. Take place in Room 304 during an elective class – PE, weights, etc. Complete assignments on Edgenuity Amount of time in Directed Study depends on progress

17. Technology Bring Your Own Device…BYOD You are encouraged to bring and use your cell phone, iPad, Android Tablet, Laptop, etc. to school to use for academic purposes in the classroom Please bring them fully charged…you will NOT be allowed to charge your device in my room.

18. Technology…Cell Phones New District policy allows you to use your cell phones at school – You can call/text during breakfast, lunch, and after school – You can have your phone out when walking in the halls – You CANNOT call/text during class – You CANNOT listen to music when walking down the hall…no earbuds in your ears – You can listen to music through earbuds in my room when specified If this privilege is abused in my classroom it will be taken away

19. Technology…iPads 9 th and 10 th graders will receive iPads These are to be used for academic purposes You will be given a list a Apps to download that will be used in this class You are not allowed to do the following during class: – Take pictures/videos (unless approved by teacher) – Snapchat – Play games – Facebook/Twitter – Browse the internet for personal reasons Your iPad privileges can and will be taken away

20. Edmodo An online networking application where teachers and students can communicate – Facebook for the classroom App for iPad or can be accessed via desktop You will be given class code when you get your iPad

21. EdmodoEdmodo Uses Assignments will be posted and turned in (on occasion) Videos/Images will be posted – You will be asked to view and then comment Blogging will take place…I will post a topic and you will be required to comment and then comment on a comment made from a classmate

22. Flipped Classroom Students watch videos at home that explain content material Communicate with teacher and classmates via online discussions/blogs Complete learning activities/labs in the classroom with help from teacher(s)

23. Flipped Classroom

24. Any Questions????

25. About Me… Name: Yvonne Lee Birthday: September 19 Hometown: Cedartown, GA High School: Cedartown High School College: – Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from JSU – Master’s Degree in Education from UWG

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