Biology I / Biology I Honors

Biology I / Biology I Honors Purnell Swett High Mrs. Michelle Hardin Room 508

Biology is devoted to the study of living things and their processes. Throughout the semester this course provides an opportunity for students to develop scientific process skills, laboratory techniques, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living organisms. Students will be required to take the End- of-Course Test for Biology and must receive at Level III or Level IV. Students must master the following Standards to achieve success in this course:  Structure and functions of living organisms  Ecosystems  Evolution and Genetics  Molecular Biology

Expectations & Requirements Students are expected to be in class and on time everyday. All work must be submitted on time, neat, and complete. In the event of an absence, work must be turned in the next day or it will be considered late. Late assignments will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Extra Help Students who need extra help will be allowed to attend Learning Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 until 4:00 unless otherwise stated. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions in order to acquire a better understanding of the information as well as receive tutoring in a one-on-one or small group setting. Saturday Academy will be available to make up days. Also, it will be used for EOC review nearing the end of the semester.

Materials Students will need to bring the following materials with them to class everyday:  Composition Book (college ruled paper only) – THIS WILL BE PROVIDED!  Pens/Pencils  Coloring Pencils/Fine Tip Markers  Glue Sticks, Tape or both

Grading Policy  Projects…………………………………20%  Classwork/Collaboration……………….15%  Lab/Homework…………………………20%  Quizzes…………………………………10%  Tests…………………………………….35% ------ Final Exam……………25% of final grade

***Grades can always be accessed through Power School. Parents & students may obtain login information from the guidance office.

Grading Scale: 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59 & below F

I look forward to working with you to ensure that you have a successful, challenging, and rewarding experience in this course. If at any time questions arise, I can be reached via email ([email protected]) or by phone at PSHS at (910) 521-3253. Sincerely, Michelle Hardin Dear Parents, Parent/Guardian Your child was given a course syllabus today Signature:______that explains what we will be covering this Date:______semester along with the grading scale and course expectations. I am asking that you take time to read the syllabus as well and complete the information below. I look forward to working Dear Parents, closely with you and your child to ensure that they are successful in this course. Please Your child was given a course syllabus today remember that Biology I is an EOC and students that explains what we will be covering this must score a Level III or Level IV to master the semester along with the grading scale and concepts they will learn. course expectations. I am asking that you take time to read the syllabus as well and complete Thanks in advance for your cooperation. the information below. I look forward to working closely with you and your child to ensure that Michelle Hardin they are successful in this course. Please remember that Biology I is an EOC and students Parent/Guardian Name:______must score a Level III or Level IV to master the Email Address:______concepts they will learn. Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Work Phone:______Michelle Hardin I, the parent/guardian of ______, have read the Parent/Guardian syllabus and the parent letter. Name:______Email Parent/Guardian Address:______Signature:______Home Phone:______Date:______Cell Phone:______Work Phone:______

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