Biology I H Syllabus

Mrs. Jamie Edmonds, NBCT / Phone: 843-398-2681 Room: 303
Website: http://tinyurl.com/edmo-biology / Planning Period: 1st Period
Email: and (use both when sending assignments)

Course Outline

*Sequencing of content is subject to change at teacher discretion

Fall Semester / Spring Semester
Weeks 1—3: / EOCT Benchmark Units 4—6
§  Unit 1: Inquiry & Measurement
Weeks 20—23:
Weeks 4—6: / §  Unit 7: Reproduction & Genetics
§  Unit 2: Biochemistry & Enzymes
Weeks 24—27:
Weeks 7—9: / §  Unit 8: Diversity of Life and Biological Evolution
§  Unit 3: Cellular Structure & Function
EOCT Benchmark Units 7—8
EOCT Benchmark Units 1—3
Weeks 29—31:
Weeks 11—12: / §  Unit 9: Ecology
§  Unit 4: Energy (Photosynthesis & Respiration)
Weeks 32—34:
Weeks 13—16: / §  Review for State End of Course Test
§  Unit 5: DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis
Additional Assignments for Honors:
Weeks 17—18: / * Human Body Systems Project
§  Unit 6: Cell Reproduction / * Novel Assignment
§  Review for Midterm

Required Materials:

·  Biology, by DeSalle & Heithaus; © 2008, Holt, Rinehart and Winston

·  Binder with unit tabs

·  Marble Composition Notebook

·  Paper, Pencils and Pens

Students may need materials for activities and projects throughout the semester. I will be sure to give at least 1 week notice.

Grading Policy:

Grades will be determined using a Total Points System* based on the following items:

·  Tests & Quizzes

·  BioLog Journals/Homework

·  Labs/activities

·  Notebooks/Classwork

·  State End of Course Test (EOCT)—20% of Final Grade

*Late homework will NEVER be accepted, for ANY reason.

*Late Labs/Major Assignments will lose 5 points a day for EVERY day late, including Saturday Sunday.

Grading Scale:

The South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale: Passing grade is 70.

93-100% A 85- 92 % B 77- 84 % C 70- 76 % D

Extra Credit: There are extra credit opportunities available at various times in the semester (for example, every test has extra credit). DO NOT ask for additional extra credit opportunities…if you do your work right the first time, you will not need to do EXTRA work!!!

Make Up Work:

·  It is the student’s responsibility to get and complete make-up work within 5 days of their return. After this time, the grade will become a zero.

·  If a student is absent the day before a test, but the test was announced a day when the student was present, the students will be expected to take the test with the class.

·  Make-up tests may not be taken during class. Students must make arrangements to take the test at another time (tutorial, after school) within 2 days of return.

·  Missed labs will be made up after school by appointment with the teacher (you have ONE week to schedule. After this time, the grade will become a zero.) If you are not permitted to participate in lab for ANY reason…you must “piggy-back” the work of another student—this will affect your grade.

Daily Classroom Procedures:

WHEN YOU WALK INTO MY ROOM…IT IS TIME TO WORK:

o  sharpen pencils

o  turn in work, if necessary

o  complete Bell Work

o  be ready for class…DO NOT waste my time—I don’t have it to waste

o  If you were absent—it is YOUR responsibility to pick up missed assignments.

Classroom Expectations:

1.  Respect yourselves, others and your environment. Treat others how you expect to be treated.

2.  Be in your seats when the bell rings. Stay seated and on task until I dismiss you (not the bell).

3.  Talk with permission only. DO NOT talk while I am talking.

4.  Remain awake (no heads on desk).

5.  Be on time and prepared for class with ALL required materials.

6.  Obey all school rules, including ID, tardy policy and dress code.

7.  No eating or drinking in class. No gum.

8.  Work hard, turn in your assignments on time, and STUDY!

Incentives for meeting class expectations:

·  Praise!

·  Additional “fun” activities, movies, labs, and projects.

·  Review games.

·  Extra credit opportunities/Homework passes

Consequences for not meeting expectations:

·  Warning (Verbal or Nonverbal)

·  Detention during a “free” tutorial

·  Parental Contact

·  Office referral

What kind of student will you be?

o  An “A” student completes and turns in all assignments on time. Also takes all notes and keeps an organized notebook and studies for test and completes review assignments.

o  A “B” student completes all assignments be may be late occasionally. Also takes all notes and keeps an organized notebook and studies for test and completes review assignments.

o  A “C” completes majority of assignments and most often turns them in on time. Also takes all notes and keeps an organized notebook.