Biology Course Syllabus 2007-2008

 

Mrs. Butterworth

Room 304

School Phone: 982-1110 ext. 5378

kbutterw@ajusd.org

 

            This is a biology course which covers the state standards: Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology.

 

Grading Policy

 

Grades will be based on class work, projects, presentations, quizzes, tests and a final. My grading scale is the standard school grading scale.

 

            90 - 100% = A                                    Grade Weighting

            80 - 89% = B                           Tests/Quizzes                           30%

            70 - 79% = C                          Labs                                         25%

            60 - 69% = D                          Homework/Classwork              15%

            50% or less = F                        Projects                                    10%

                                                            Final Exam                               20%

                                                                                                            100%

 

            Students are required to complete all assignments and projects on time. Late assignments are not accepted and will result in a "zero" for the given assignment, project, quiz or test.  If a student is absent for any assignment or assessment, they are responsible for checking the homework folder upon returning to school. They will have 1 day for each missed day to make up any missed assignments, including quizzes or tests. Any graded assignment that is not made up within that time period will be given a "zero". This includes tests and quizzes. I will provide an alternate assignment for any lab that is missed.

 

Tutoring

            I am always happy to give additional assistance to students who would like additional help. I am available every day except Thursdays after school from 2:15-3:05. To reserve a time, put your name on the tutoring sheet on the door.

 

Materials

 

Students will be expected to bring all materials to class every day. This includes:

 

3-ring notebook for Biology

5 dividers: notes, homework, labs, tests/quizzes, glossary

2-#2 pencils sharpened or 2 pens (blue or black only)

AR book

planner

In addition, students may also bring colored pencils, markers (except Sharpies), or highlighters to assist in note taking.

Discipline

 

My classroom rules are as follows:

 

1. Be seated, prepared, and quiet when the last bell rings.

2. Remain in your seat unless called on/given permission to leave.

3. No food, gum or beverages other than water at any time. Water is allowed as long as it is in a

    bottle that can be closed.

4. No cell phones, MP3 players or hats in class

5. Lab area is off limits unless doing a lab.

6. No flying objects.

7. Be respectful of other people and their property

8. Keep all hands, feet and objects to yourself.

9. Expect success (do more work than you expect from yourself)

10. If these standards are not met, the following are the consequences:

·        a verbal warning

·        a discussion with me, usually in the back of the class or outside, and a phone                     call home.

·        a referral to ICR “SWEEP ROOM”

·        a written referral to the office

           

*Severe infractions will result in an immediate office referral.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please sign along with a parent/guardian and return to Mrs. Butterworth by Monday, August 13th.

 

Student Signature__________________________

 

Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________

Contact Phone/email_________________________