The Syllabus
What grade would a plagiarized assignment receive?
0
Are cell phones, air pods, or ear buds allowed?
No
The only exceptions are during a tech break or if all work has been completed.
Can you pull the emergency shower?
No
You miss a class because of a dentist appointment, should you do the warmup question from the class prior?
No, you will be excused.
How many children does Hal have and what are their names?
1
Wesley
Name two required supplies for this class.
Answers will vary
How many strikes do you have when using a phone or air pods when not allowed before I contact your parent / guardian?
3
Should you touch lab equipment when we are not doing a lab?
No
Where are paper assignments handed in?
Your class bin at the front of the room.
Hal has season tickets to what sports team?
Syracuse Orange Football
What percentage of your grade is tests and quizzes?
Bio - 60%
Anatomy - 60%
AP Bio - 70%
How many minutes late are you allowed to be to class without being marked tardy?
0
What kinds of food are allowed while we are conducting a lab?
None
Where are backpacks supposed to be placed?
UNDER your desk or on a counter.
What superhero group is Hal currently obsessed with and ended up naming his classes after?
X-Men
How many units does this class have?
Bio - 6
Anatomy - 5
AP Bio - 8
When is an appropriate time to ask to go to the bathroom?
During independent work or when the teacher is not engaged in direct instruction.
In an absolute emergency it is ok to interrupt me to ask to go to the bathroom.
What should you do if you break a piece of glassware?
Tell Hal and he will clean it up or get the custodian to clean it up.
Where are arts and crafts supplies located? Describe.
In a low cabinet along the back wall of the room.
How many ADK high peaks has Hal hiked?
36
Describe Hal's late work policy?
For instance, if you hand in an assignment late is there a chance that it will not lose some credit? Why / why not?
If Hal has not graded the assignment yet he does not consider it to be late. If you are lucky and hand in an assignment after the due date but before he grades it then you will not lose credit.
Propose a class rule that has not been mentioned. If Hal and the class agree to the rule you will receive the points and the rule will go into effect.
Answers will vary
What lab equipment is used to heat a liquid in?
A beaker or a Erlenmeyer flask
Where do we go on a fire drill? Be specific.
Out the main office door, turn right at the main office parking lot, go straight to the north wing parking lot (near baseball fields) and find Hal's shiny head
Name one of the favorite bands that Hal referenced in his presentation.
Killswitch Engage, August Burns Red, Coheed and Cambria, Animals as Leaders, and Mastodon