Biology Unit 1: Laboratory Safety Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life Unit 3: Cells Unit 4: Photosynthesis Unit 5: Cellular Respiration Unit 6: Cell Division Unit 7: Heredity and Genetics Unit 8: DNA & RNA Unit 9: Evolution Unit 10: Ecology and Classification Unit 11: Microorganisms and Fungi Unit 12: Plants Unit 13: Animals Unit 14: The Human Body 1. 5-SUBJECT notebook/plastic cover. 2. Laptop or electronic device (BYOD) 3. Composition Notebook (Labs) 4. Index cards (Vocabulary) 5. Colored pencils and/or markers, scissors 4. Pens or Pencils With Mrs. Matangira COURSE OUTLINE SUPPLY LIST TEXTBOOK Prentice-Hall Biology by Miller and Levine. Pearson Prentice- Hall 2008 ABOUT THIS COURSE The Biology course introduces students to the science of life, starting with the structure of an atom and working up to the structure of the Earth. The goal of the course is for students to not only understand how life works, but also to analyze new ideas, ask questions, and create experiments to solve problems. We will use scientific inquiry and laboratories to defend our knowledge, solidify comprehension, practice lab safety, and analyze data using graphs. By the end of the course students will be able to explain the chemical and biological makeup of life, and the environmental factors that influence life. They will also be able to apply this knowledge to the environmental and health choices they make in the future. LATE WORK Students will automatically receive a grade of 80% for 1 day, 50% for 2 days and 0% on late assignments after 3 days. If an assignment is not turned in when asked for, it is late. Projects, labs and notebook checks only will lose points per class period they are late. Make up work due to an absence must be completed within 5 days of the absence or it will be counted as late. Special situations will be handled on a personal basis. HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Stay informed using Mrs. Matangira s WEBSITE: reidscience628.weebly.com Help your student REVIEW AND PRACTICE a little each night. Ask to see PROGRESS REPORTS. Mrs. Matangira can give you updates if needed but you can always check online. EMAIL or CALL with questions or concerns: amatangira@hp-schools.org or call at 512-465- 8333 ext. 2148 (Please allow 48 hours for all email correspondence. Tutoring: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:20-4:15 See other times if that does not work for you. Review your student s NOTEBOOKS. A running list of all assignments and printable worksheets/ notes will be available. When possible. Biology notebooks are checked about ONCE per six SCIENCE EXPECTATIONS 1. No food, candy, gum or drinks in the classrooms. Water is acceptable in a clear, plastic bottle but is NOT allowed at the lab station. 2. Electronics must be in the slot everyday unless needed for classroom use. No texts. No calls. No games. NO EXCEPTIONS! 3. Follow the dress code! 4. Students must be in their seats, silent, prepared and working when the bell rings. Class starts with the students. Late students must go check in at the office and must have a valid pass. 5. Students should get all they need the first 5 minutes of class and should not leave seat without permission. You will be up and moving. 6. RESPECT everything and everyone at all times, including yourself! 7. Is encouraged that restroom breaks be taken between classes. First 15 and Last 15 minutes of class, no restroom breaks allowed. 8. Follow all HP, teacher & lab safety rules always! GRADING PERCENTAGES Exams = 40% Labs/Projects =30% Quizzes= 20% Daily/HW= 10%
Page 2 Biology GENERAL INFORMATION Quiz and test retakes are available only after tutoring and completing the Google Form. Link can be found on the class website under Remediation. Please check NetClassroom and the class website for important information concerning grades. Notebooks are very important in this course!! Stay organized!! Most assignments will be glued in student notebooks and checked regularly. Students will receive a date-stamp for an assignment ONLY if they COMPLETED that assignment. Portfolios will be checked at least once quarter. (for example, after the first 20 days) Flash Cards need to be created for vocabulary quizzes and study purposes. Expect a major quizzes during each unit. Many will be unannounced. Final exams are administered periodically throughout the year. There will be some projects assigned throughout the year where students will be required to do research and/or create models. Hyde Park policy will be followed for students who do not complete their OWN work! Expect homework every night. A NOTE FROM THE TESTING CENTER Hyde Park s Testing Center is available for all students to book a time to make up exams and/or to use any approved test accommodations (extended time, small group setting, reader, etc.). The Testing Center is open from 7:00am 5:00pm and located in Room 139 of the High School. All students must sign up through the Testing Center link 12 hours in advance. Students will not be allowed to schedule a time past the 12 hour deadline and will need to sign up for an alternate time. All students can book a time before school, study hall, off period, lunch or after school. Only students approved through the LEAP Program may schedule an exam during their academic class period the test is given. However, no stu- Class Starts when YOU walk in - Mrs. Matangira dents are permitted to book a time during an academic class to take a different teacher's exam. HP Testing Center Link : hptestingcenter.youcanbook.me ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Please familiarize yourself with the school s policy in the handbook regarding cheating and plagiarism. To clarify this policy, the following are examples of academic dishonesty that may result in a zero on the work in question as well as disciplinary action. Discussing a quiz/exam with any student who has not taken that quiz/exam Asking another student to see ANY completed homework, including labs and lab reports Giving another student ANY completed homework, including labs and lab reports Downloading or copying ANY- THING from the internet, no matter how brief and turning it in as your own work. Turning in ANYTHING that is not completely your own work.
Page 3 EXEMPTIONS At the end of the school year, you will be allowed to exempt from any final exam, except for electives, as long as you meet the requirements. The requirements are as follows: Freshman= 1 exemption Sophomores=2 exemptions Juniors=3 exemptions Seniors =4 exemptions YOU GOTTA HAVE PANTHER PRIDE You must have less than 12 absences for the year (5 or less for fall and 7 or less for spring). School-sponsored and athletic absences do not count against you. You must also have a 90% or above in those classes. If you took an AP class, you must have an 80% or above. If you fail to meet the requirements, you must take P = Patient R= Respect I= Integrity D= Dependable E= Excellence the finals. Even if you are exempting, you MUST participate in the review process as to not disrupt the learning environment for the rest of the students. For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you and to give you an expected end Jer 29:11 Caption describing picture or graphic. STUDENT AGREEMENT Our signatures below verify we have read the syllabus for Biology provided by Mrs. Matangira. We have read and understood the rules, responsibilities and expectations for this class and are fully aware the student is responsible for following them. Students who do not follow these rules, responsibilities and expectations will not be successful in this class. This is also verification that we have read and understand the Testing Center Notice and the Academic Integrity Policy. Student sign and date here: Parent sign and date here
Mrs. Matangira s RULES require you to be: 1.Scholarly master objectives; finish assignments on time; ask intelligent questions; stay on task 2.Motivated complete all class and homework; stay focused; ask questions 3.Accountable take responsibility for your own actions and learning; bring supplies to class 4.Respectful talk to and treat others (including your teacher) kindly; make positive statements; build each other up 5.Tolerant respecting the beliefs and practices of others; giving positive praise to other students; being polite You will demonstrate this if you: 1. Use your cell phone appropriately 2. Throw your trash in the can 3. Arrive to class prepared and on time every day. 4. Remain silent when others are speaking and raise your hand to speak 5. Stay in your seat at all times unless otherwise directed. OUR CLASSROOM PROCEDURES: ENTERING THE CLASSROOM (Class begins with you, don t wait for me) -up and/or turn in homework TURNING IN HOMEWORK book (if applicable). Work submitted online must be uploaded before the due date and time. IF YOU FORGET A PEN/PENCIL/NOTEBOOK OFF LIMITS AREAS puter. USING YOUR SCIENCE NOTEBOOK (SN) SN. SHARPENING YOUR PENCIL door of the room. -up. It is located in the front near the USING THE RESTROOM & PERSONAL NEEDS: the restroom before class. You may go in between classes. Be back before the bell or you will be marked tardy. You are not allowed to leave the first 15 or the last 15 minutes of class. IF YOU ARE TARDY: DO NOT DISRUPT THE CLASS. Turn in your note and get busy working. Excused Tardies (when you are late to class with a pass from a teacher, administrator, or other staff member) RUPT CLASS. A classmate can catch you up. Unexcused Tardies (when you enter the classroom after the
THROWING THINGS IN THE TRASH items in any of the sinks. PASSING OUT PAPERS NOTEBOOK/HOMEWORK QUIZ be an open note quiz. Wall of Vocabulary Maters Quizzes may be given verbally and awards will be earned in front of your peers at the end of each unit. Your brick will be placed on the wall of fame for each unit you master. You may wish to do this privately on your own time but it must be the same day. SOLUTION/Rescue STATIONS: and paper to copy answers DISMISSAL wait until the teacher formally dismisses them. DO NOT PACK UP EARLY. DO NOT STAND BY THE DOOR. 5 minutes before the bell is due be dismissed from class until all of the following are complete: o Each student must clean up their desk and floor area. o All students must be seated. o Learning tools area must be clean and organized. o All textbooks are returned to shelf. o No students have left work in the tray under their desk (any work left behind receives a 0). No paper or trash is left on the tables. GETTING WORK IF YOU ARE ABSENT MAKE UP TESTS/EXAMS Retakes must be completed after ONE WEEK of the original test or assignment due date before or after or to taking the test/exam. If you stay after school arrange to be picked up. GETTING A PROGRESS REPORT use digital resources first. FIRE DRILLS LOCKDOWN low this procedure: o Move to the wall away from doors and windows and be seated in the designated areas. o Do not open the door, answer the phone, laugh, scream or act inappropriately. Remain silent until clear. CLASS DISCUSSIONS: Raise your hand to be recognized to speak. Five finger with I need your help with be used to get your attention