1. Welcome to Biology 2010-2011 Room 320, Mr. Lee

2. How to contact me My email is plee@fallriverschools.orgplee@fallriverschools.org My school webpage is at: – fallriverschools.org/plee.cfm – Go to the Durfee website, departments, Mr. Lee Durfee Website

3. Course Objectives: Gain the highest grade possible in Biology. Pass the state mandated MCAS for Biology. Develop an appreciation for science. Last but not least, HAVE FUN!

4. Why do we have assigned seats? Everything we do in this classroom, from where you sit, to the class work that is assigned, to even the homework you have to do is done to help you achieve the goals of this class. The seating will be adjusted at any time to provide us with a pleasant learning atmosphere.

5. Who is this teacher as a person? Born in Boston, Massachusetts Married 30 years Three children Fourth year at Durfee Managed a business for 20 years Served in the Air Force for 9 years Degrees from: – Working on Masters at UMASS Dartmouth – Wayland Baptist University – Vernon College – Community College of the Air Force

6. Will this teacher treat you fairly? Yes, The same guidelines and consequences apply to everyone. No Exceptions.

7. Student Expectations Demonstrate the ability to apply information and solve problems and make decisions. Demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology. Demonstrate preparedness for class. – This includes having a three-ring binder for Biology

8. Attendance Missed work due to excused absences must be made up within one week of the students return to school. – Tests and Quiz's must be made up after school, on the days that the teacher is available. It is YOUR responsibility to ask for any missing work. You will not be able to make up work resulting from an unexcused absence.

9. Special Accommodations Students with special needs must arrange accommodations with me. Please do so by the end of the 1 st week of school. Students wishing to meet for tutoring, help on assignments, or to make-up test or labs throughout the term, need to make arrangements with me. You may not miss another course to come to my class.

10. What will we be doing this year? Term One Chemistry of Life Cell Biology – Cell Parts and Functions – Cell Transport – Cell Energy – Cell Division Genetics – Molecular Genetics – Mendelian Genetics Term Two Anatomy & Physiology – Skeletal & Muscular Sys. – Circulatory & Respiratory Sys. – Digestive & Excretory Sys. – Nervous Sys. – Endocrine & Reproductive Sys. Evolution – Evidence of Evolution – Natural Selection – Taxonomy Ecology – Food Webs & Energy Transfer – Community Interactions – Populations

11. How will you be graded in Biology? Term grade: (80%) – Formative assessments: 40% – Labs/Projects: 25% – Homework: 15% – Assignments: 20% Quarterly Test (20%)

12. Course Load We will generally have a test about every two weeks. As per school rules, you will have homework assignments. (counts for 15% of your grade) – Including your study guide you will have about 3 assignments per week, not including studying for test. We will be conducting labs, you must follow all safety rules, or you will receive a zero for the assignment.

13. Tonight's Home Work Assignment You have been given: – Course syllabus with sign off – Lab procedure sign off – Internet usage sign off Your 1 st homework assignment is to bring in all three sign off sheets when we have class on Monday

14. What is expected of you in this classroom? When you walk through the door, you are entering a “No Whining Zone”. You are here to learn and I am here to teach.

15. Class Rules Be ready to learn, keep an open mind. Respect yourself, your classmates, and your teacher. No eating in class. Of course, you must follow all school rules too!

16. Daily Procedure Be here on time. – The consequences for being late include teacher detention and/or referral to your grade office. Take out your textbook & notebook. Do the bell work assignment (silently).

17. If I want the class’s attention I will stand up at the front of the class and raise my hand. Please stop talking, and eyes towards me.

18. Can you move around the room? You can not move around the room while I am instructing, the room is just too small. If you need to use the restroom: – One person is allowed out at a time. – Raise three fingers, not two or one, that’s just too much information. – Have a pass written out before you come to me.

19. If you are late to class Quietly: – Enter the room – Place your late slip on my desk If you do not have a written pass for being tardy you will have detention the next school day – Go to your seat

20. When the class is over The teacher dismisses you, not the bell. Please do not “pack up” until I tell you to.

21. What happens if you do not follow class rules? The consequences of not following the class rules and procedures depends upon the infraction and severity. – 1 st :most consequences will be a warning – 2 nd : teacher detention – 3 rd : written referral If the infraction is blatant enough, you could immediately be sent to your grade office! Please, just be courteous to everyone.

22. To Sum Up Biology is a fast paced course. Don’t let yourself fall behind, if you need help, I am here for you, even before or after school. Do all your assignments, especially your study guides. Let’s have an awesome year!