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2024-2025

 

Biological Science Syllabus

(AP, Honors, Zoology)


GOAL AND DESCRIPTION
This course defines biology/zoology and its relationship to other sciences. We examine the overarching theories of life from biological research and also explore the fundamental concepts and principles of the study of living organisms and their interaction with the environment. We will examine how life is organized into hierarchical levels; how living organisms use and produce energy; how life grows, develops, and reproduces; how life responds to the environment to maintain internal stability; and how life evolves and adapts to the environment

 

GRADING SYSTEM
We will be operating on a category system:

 

                    Bio R      AP      Zoology      Bio H 

 Tests                         40%            50%                  40%                  40%

Quizzes                      25%           30%                  30%                  30%

HW/CW                     20%           20%                  20%                  20%

Partipcipation             15%                                    10%                  10%

 

ASSIGNMENTS
There will be ample time for a student to complete an assignment. Students are expected to complete ALL homework, laboratory exercises, quizzes, tests, and special projects. Failure to complete an assignment by the due date will result in a grade reduction for the assignment. For each day an assignment is late, 10 points will be removed from the final grade. An assignment is due at the beginning of class and is to be handed in at that time.  All students are expected to participate in all aspects of the course. After 1 week, 7 days upon your return from illness etc. all assignments are due. Failure to complete assignments result in a ZERO, 0.

If you CUT, No work can be made up and you will receive a ZERO.

 

ABSENCES
# 1.CHECK GOOGLE CLASSROOM for notes, assignments, missed work.

 

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to pick-up your make-up work. Make-up work is due within 7 days of returning to school. Make-up work will NOT BE ACCEPTED after the 7th day. Any assignment that is due the day you are absent must be turned in the day you return. Missed tests must be made up within the five (7) allowed days. Remembering to turn in your work and make-up your tests is your responsibility.

 

If notes are part of the assignment, you are expected to get notes from a classmate (best time is at the beginning of the period). Please feel free to come and speak with me about extenuating circumstances.

 

TIPS TO DO WELL:

1) Get to class ON TIME and take out your charged chromebook and notebook. 
2) Pay attention!!!
3) Study (10-15 minutes each day really does make a difference!)
4) Ask questions
5) Attend tutoring sessions if needed.

 

CLASSROOM RULES:

Please know I will enforce all school policies; no exceptions will be made. You are responsible for knowing  all school policies. Please read the Memorial High School Handbook located online on the main website. It is also given to every student. 

 

 

Every class has a Google Classroom page. Parent/guardians are also invited to join the Google Classroom. Email me for the Google Classroom code or have your student share the code with you. Google Classroom is a great way to keep up with assignments and what is being taught in class.

 

 

 

A note about Progress Reports and Report Cards: Please pay attention to the comment as much as the grade. I put a lot of thought into the comment so you have a way to know how your student is doing in class. “Request Parent Visit” comment usually indicates a failing grade and is alerting you that action needs to be taken to aid the student.

 

 

 

  • Students will accept responsibility for their own actions.
  • Students will refrain from coming late to class without a valid excuse or late pass.
  • Students will refrain from cutting class.
  • Students will abstain from ANY inappropriate language and/or physical contact.
  • There will be no eating or drinking in this classroom.
  • There will be no sleeping in this classroom.
  • Masks, Uniforms and IDs must be worn everyday.
  • No cell phones, iPods, or other similar devices are allowed in the classroom.
  • Other school rules listed in the student handbook are also enforced. 

 

 

MATERIALS
Students have access to the TextBook online when at home.
It is recommended to have a 1” or 1.5”inch three-ring binder notebook and loose-leaf notebook paper. 
Students also need to have a PENCIL OR OTHER WRITING UTENSILS ready each time remote learning begins!

Charged Chromebooks are a must. Charge the night before!

BE PREPARED

 

Let's have a great year- Please see me if you have any questions, issues or concerns :)