Introduction PowerPoint: Chemistry

Policies & Expectations: Biology

1TextbookHolt Biology - Cheetah: Please keep your book at home, NOT in the classroomYou are responsible for returning your book in good condition

2Materials for class: 1 inch 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper divided into 4 sections: Drills, Vocabulary, Notes, and AssignmentsBlack or blue ink pen and pencilStudent agenda book

Shared supplies are in first cabinet.

Grading40% Assessments (chapter tests, county assessments, quizzes, etc.)20% Lab Work (lab worksheets, lab reports, etc.)20% Classwork (worksheets, outlines, etc.)10% Projects10% HomeworkPlease Check Family Portal regularly!!4Classroom ProceduresStart Drill as soon as you enter the classroom. Must be in seat by 2nd bell. Drill sheets locationmiddle lab tableClass is dismissed by me or Mr. Kellaher or Ms. Bates, not the bell.Raise your hand before speaking. Be respectful of those around you. Stay in your seats. Throw paper away as you leave, pass papers to front, raise hand if you need help. For all electronic devices, the off and out of sight classroom bell to bell policy will be followed.

5If a group is having trouble settling down, say Ill give you exactly 2 more minutes to finish getting to work. Then time them. We need to teach our students how to treat us with respect.

Students should be in their seats and working on the drill when the 2nd bell rings. Class is dismissed by the instructor, not the bell, and students are to remain sitting in their seats unless instructed otherwise.Students will follow the Howard County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct. With regard to the use of all electronic devices, the off and out of sight classroom bell to bell policy will be followed unless device is used as part of a lesson.It is expected that respect be shown to classmates, teachers, and administrators. Every class will participate in creating a PRIDE Pact outlining the agreed classroom expectation and behaviors. Students and Instructors will sign the PRIDE Pact to signify ownership in their classroom community. Assignments should be placed in my In-Box at the beginning of class on the day it is due or when I ask for it. Graded assignments will be recorded and returned to you. Online grades should be checked on a regular basis. Plagiarism or cheating in any form (including talking during an assessment, copying assignments, etc.) will not be tolerated and will result in a zero on the assignment/assessment with notification of the parents and administration.

HomeworkDue at the START of the class period. If not turned in right away, will be counted as late.Late homework = half credit.Pass HW to front of classroom to my In Box. Can be graded for either accuracy or completion.Assignments are posted on the calendar on my webpage. http://rallanwebpage.weebly.com/

6ClassworkIf your absence is excused, you will be given time, EQUAL TO THE TIME MISSED, to make up any workIt is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get your work made up on time and take missing assessmentsIt is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to collect returned graded work from your folder in the crate on back lab table

7Excessive Absences9 unexcused absences in the course of an academic year (4.5 per semester) will result in denial of credit due to excessive absencesTardy sign in-sheet.8Lab WorkLab safety is our priority!If you are not wearing lab appropriate clothing you will NOT be allowed to participate. Refusal to wear goggles properly will result in removal from the lab. You will get only 1 warning and then be asked to leave the lab.If you miss a lab, you will need to complete the lab after school (being absent all period or missing more than 20 minutes of the period)Lab station must be clean before you leave the classroom

9Lab SafetyLab safety is a PRIORITYSafety goggles must be worn when I say so.This does NOT mean wearing them on your head or around your neckRefusal to wear goggles or if you need to be constantly reminded to put them on will result in removal from the lab areaAlso wear closed-toe shoes on lab days

10Discipline IssuesHoward High Schools PBIS discipline ladder policy will be followed.

NO electronic devices out during class.

NO food.

11Academic DishonestyCheating will result in a grade of zeroIf you are talking during an assessment, I will consider this cheating.Copying someone elses paper for any reason is considered cheatingIf you give someone your paper to copy, you will also receive a grade of zeroDiscussing/exchanging secure test information is considered cheatingNote on AssessmentsYou will normally know one week in advance of an upcoming assessment. Therefore, being absent the day before an assessment does NOT excuse you from taking it upon your returnTalking during any type of assessment will result in a grade of zero.13Drills/Wrap-upsYou will have a drill and wrap up to complete every class.Please start the drill as you as you sit down.Record both the drill question and answer on the drill sheetDrills may be collected randomly at any time during the marking periodA stack of drill sheets is located on back lab table14Extra HelpI am available before and after school if you need extra help with work. Please schedule a time with me or see Ms. Bates or Mr. Kellaher.

15WebpageCheck out my webpage:

http://rallanwebpage.weebly.com/

This presentation is posted on my webpage.

16Assigned SeatingStudents will be assigned seats

Students will receive new seating arrangements every marking period17Lab GroupsI will choose your lab group at the beginning of the year. These groups may change throughout the year.18AssessmentsYou will take the Biology HSA

19Other Classroom ProceduresPlease respect my cart and the area around my desk. This is my space.