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Biology 1
Ms. Anastasia Palls

Palm Harbor University High School
2017-2018

Materials
Pens/Pencils
Notebook paper (loose leaf only)
2” binder
9 Dividers with pockets
1 folder pockets only
10 sheet protectors
1—24 count colored pencils
1 pkg. glue sticks
Classroom donation:
____________________________
***Must have supplies by Aug. 22

Contact Information:
Email: pallss@pcsb.org I PREFER EMAIL
Phone: 727-669-1131
Website: www.phuhsbiology.weebly.com

Students, parents/guardians,

Welcome to Palm Harbor University High School Biology 1/Biology 1 Honors. Get ready for an exciting year ahead in Biology. I am looking forward to a year filled with new experiences, learning, labs, and having fun while doing it! I have a strong philosophy of family, and every student is cared for as my own. We will experience biology through research, labs, activities, games, serious, and thought provoking discussions, which will engage your student and prepare him/her for success.
The safety of your student in the science lab is critical; therefore I have high behavior and cooperation expectations.
Biology consists of both rigorous and challenging content, and requires students to work harder than many other classes. In return for your students hard work; students will receive a solid understand of basic biological concepts, which will allow the knowledge of how the world works to intricately to maintain a delicate balance.

Grade Scale:

90-100 / 80-89 / 70-79 / 60-69 / 59 or below	A / B / C / D / F

Expectations/general procedures

Grading Policy:

100% EFFORT is expected everyday! We will work hard; however, the rewards will be great. The following generally explains my classroom procedures.
All work is turned into your class bin. 10 points will be deducted for everyday late .
Be in your seat, SILENT doing the bellwork by the time the bell rings. No credit will be given for being late on getting started.
If you need materials….ask ME before the bell.
If you are tardy, walk in QUIETLY, sign the tardy log, sit down to work. See school tardy policy.
I dismiss you, not the bell. Your area must be neat and clean before you will be allowed to leave.
Have all materials with you when you come to class. Hall passes will NOT be given for lockers or to get materials at any time!!!!
SPECIFIC PROCEDURES ARE POSTED ON THE WALL IN THE CLASSROOM!!!!

Labs/Tests/INB 40%
Quizzes/Some Labs 30%
HW quizzes and
Classwork 20%
Bellwork 10%

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES
ALLOWED.
ELECTRONICS MUST BE OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT WHILE IN THE CLASSROOM

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Biology 1
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Absence policy

tardy policy

Absent students have as many days as they are absent to make up the work missed. Students skipping class will receive a referral and a reduced grade for work done that day.
As directed by district policy, unexcused absences (UNX) will result in a letter grade reduction of work due that day. If the absence code is changed later (to EXC, SCF, or REL) the grade can be amended, but it is the student's responsibility to check and inform the teacher when the absence code has changed. If a student comes to campus late, after our class period, he or she must drop off work that was due that day or it will be considered late.

1st Offense—Verbal Warning
2nd Offense—25 Minute detention/parent contact
3rd Offense—40 Minute detention/parent contact/one absence
4th Offense—Referral process begins
TARDIES ACCRUE PER 9 WEEK PERIOD

Semester Exam Exemptions: No student will be allowed to exempt the Semester 1 Exam

Classroom Rules

Consequences

“Safety and happiness can only come from individuals, classes, and nations being honest and fair and kind to each other.”
C. S. Lewis

1. Respect yourself and others, and their belongings, at all times.
2. 110% always.
3. Follow procedures carefully

1. Verbal/Nonverbal warning
2. Parent/Guardian contact/detention
3. Disciplinary action
****Severe clause—direct disciplinary referral

Semester 1	Semester 2
Scientific Method	Evolution
Brain Anatomy/Learning	Classification and Diversity
Characteristics of Life	Human Biology-Immune System, blood flow, reproduction
BioChemistry	Ecology
Cell Biology
Genetics

Lab Safety rules

YOUR SAFETY IS OF MY UTMOST CONCERN!!! If a student does not follow ALL of the rules, he or she will sit down and be given an alternative individual book assignment, and the lab must be made up after school.
If there is a behavioral issue, and a referral is written; the student will receive a “0” for a grade on the lab.

Wear safety goggles at all times during a lab.
Read all lab instructions before beginning any lab procedure.
Be familiar with the location of lab equipment.
Notify your teacher immediately of any accidents including broken glassware.
Notify your teacher immediately if any chemicals are spilled.
Tie back long hair and loose clothing.
Wash hands with soap and water before and after any lab procedure.
Be sure all electrical cords are not in a place where someone could trip on them.
Be sure that all lab equipment is cleaned and put in the proper place after you are finished with them.
Be sure all equipment is turned off at the end of a lab.
Follow all instructions by the teacher AT ALL TIMES!!!!
NO ROUGH PLAY or other unacceptable behavior will be tolerated in the lab.
Anyone who refuses to cooperate in the lab will lose their lab privileges and will be given an alternative assignment, or a 0 on the lab

I, ____________________, understand these lab rules and consequences.
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