Honors Biology Syllabus

Your prarent/guardians have to sign the link in Schoology accepting the syllabus and safety contract

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This must be done before you are able to participate in any labs and activities in class

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Formative Late Work - formative work will be accepted up until the day of the quiz/test on that material. After that you can submit it for NO CREDIT

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Summative Late Work - late summative work can be submitted until the end of the trimester. You will recieve no greater than 90% credit for summative late work

• this includes tests, quizzes and labs​

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​The most important material you need is a notebook just for BIOLOGY and NOTHING else. Bring it everyday!

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Required Materials: 

• Charged Laptop

• Pencils/Pens

• Notebook (only for biology)

• earbuds/headphones

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​Optional Materials (will be very helpful)

• Calculator

• Colored Pencils

• Colored Pens

​When you walk through the classroom doors, you are a scientist. Be seated before the bell rings and get ready for class. Check the Board for further instructions and other necessary materials for the day. 

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You are considered tardy for this class if you are not in your seat ready for class to begin when the bell rings.

​Homework

• Weekly homework willl be assigned from the online textbook called "Exploration Organizers" (more to come)​.

• One time in a unit we will have a large summative lab that will take 4-5 days to complete.

• You will need to study outside of class for the lesson quizzes and unit tests to be successful

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​You will be given work time throughout the trimester.  During this time you are to be working on Science assignments.  Only if ALL your Science assignments are done can you work on other schoolwork.  Some work time will allow for collaboration while others will be independent

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​Can I have my cell phone?

​Electronic devices are NOT allowed out in the classroom unless approved by the classroom teacher.   All phones must be placed in your numbered slot in our phone pouch at the start of class.. Failure to follow this policy will result a discipline referral.

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Electronic devices include, but are not limited to

• Cell Phones

• Airpods/Earbuds

• Innappropriate use of laptops