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Biology Syllabus 2016-2017
Instructor: Hermes Lynn
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Contact: 406-324-2288
Course Description: Biology is a required sophomore class for graduation at HHS. Topics studied include scientific method and experimental design, ecology, cells, photosynthesis and respiration, biochemistry, cellular division, genetics, animals, plants, and evolution.
General Guidelines:
- Be involved
- Be respectful
- Be responsible
- Be a graduate
The four expectations stated above are part of your job here at Helena High School and typify what it means to be a Bengal. All teachers share these same core values and they really sum up your role as a student as well as our roles as teachers. Learning is hard work and students have to be responsible for their part in the learning process. A colleague of mine once said, “Teachers can open the door, but it is the student who must walk through.” I look forward to getting to know each of you this year and helping you achieve academic success.
Materials and Supplies:
- Thin three ring binder - to keep handouts etc.(a folder is acceptable)
- One subject notebook- to take notes in; please do not get a multiple subject notebook, keep one notebook just for science
- Writing utensil
- Calculator(optional)
- Smart phone or tablet(optional)- these are super useful for internet research and class polls etc.- phones will be kept in a pocket in the front of the room when not in use.
Grading
A 90-100B 80-90C 70-80D 60-70F 59 and below
- Your course grade is the average of two quarter grades each worth 40% and a semester test worth 20%. Each quarter grade is determined in the following manner.
Tests 60%- expect one per unit, roughly one a month, there will be an opportunity to complete test corrections up to one week after the test is handed back. Students can earn half a point back for fixing their answers. See the test correction guidelines on my webpage.
Quizzes 10%- expect one each week. We correct these in class and discuss.
Projects/Labs 20%- we will have at least one lab each week and some longer projects this year.
Classwork/homework 10% - generally all assignments should be able to be completed in class, however if a student does not use their time wisely, they may need to complete assignments at home.
- Late work- Assignments are due on the assigned day at the start of class. Late work will be accepted for 3 days and deducted 30%.
- It is your responsibility to know your missing work and to check your grades on PowerSchool. Parents and students will be given a username and password to access this information.
- For excused absences and school related activities see the student handbook.
Rules/Expectations
- Be safe at all times in the science laboratory.
- Please raise your hand to ask a question.
- Please do not talk while the teacher is talking to the class.
Please sign and return this syllabus.
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