Syllabus for HS Biology

Ten Sleep Middle School & High School

Course Title: Biology / Instructor: Brian A. Titus

School Phone: 366-2233

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Course Description

High School Biology is an in-depth introduction to the methods of science and how they are applied to the study of life.

Materials Needed

Students should keep a notebook/folder, loose leaf paper for assignments, pen/pencil and a planner to keep track of assignments.

Units of Study

Units / Standards / Benchmarks / Assessments
The Nature of Life / 1,3 / 1.1,3.1,3.2, / 2 Chapter Tests
Ecology / 1,2,3 / 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.5,3.1,3.2 / 4 Chapter Tests
Cells / 1,2,3 / 1.1, 2.3, 2.5,3.1,3.2 / 4 Chapter Tests
Genetics / 1,2,3 / 1.2,1.3, 2.5,3.1,3.2 / 4 Chapter Tests(if time)
Microorganisms / 1,2,3 / 1.5, 2.5,3.1,3.2 / 3 Chapter Tests
Plants / 1,2,3 / 1.5, 2.5,3.1,3.2 / 4 Chapter Tests(if time)
The Human Body / 1,2,3 / 1.3, 1.6, 2.5,3.1,3.2 / 6 Chapter Tests(if time)

Student Expectations and Course Rules

Adequate time will be given for students to complete work in class, if this time is not used wisely students will be required to complete assignments as homework. Good manners, promptness, responsible and respectful behavior is expected at all times.

Additional Information

Scoring will not be weighted

Evaluation of Work

Homework / Homework for each chapter will be worth 75-125 points
Tests / Chapter tests are worth 100 points
Semester Exams / Semester Exams/Activities will be worth 200 points

LabsFormal Labs are worth 25-100 points depending on the lab complexity.

Policies

Late Work

/ Be responsible, do your work…if you have a problem, talk to your teacher. If you keep having problems…we will have to fix it.
Extra Credit / There is no extra credit. Spend time doing your work right, ask questions, get help.
Makeup Time / If you are not in class you are responsible for the work you missed, find out what it was, get it done, and turn it in. I should see it in a couple of days. I won’t ask for it.
Unexcused Absences / School is like a job, show up or get fired. Fired/Fail same thing.
Tardies / School is like a job, show up on time. Don’t irritate your teachers…you may need their help later.

Disabilities Statement

If you are a student with a disability or believe you may be dealing with a disability, please contact your building principal. Your disclosure will remain confidential.

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