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About the Course
Classroom Logistics
Grading
Major Assessments
Classroom Expectations
100
What is Biology?
The study of Living Things
100
How many binders do I need and how big?
2 binders- 1/2" and 1 1/2"
100
What percentage are unit tests worth?
30%
100
How many term exams will you take this year?
2. First quarter and 3rd quarter
100
What is the electronics policy?
Cell phones should not be seen or heard any time during the day
200
Where can I find a copy of the syllabus?
On google classroom
200
Where can find work that I have missed when I am absent?
Google Classroom
200
What total percentage are authentic assessments worth?
40%
200
What is the individual investigation?
Like the group 4 project except for solo
200
What is the laptop policy?
Encouraged! Bring your laptop and we will train on how to use it for college.
300
List three topics that we will be studying.
Ecology, Evolution, Human Anatomy, Conservation
300
When are my office hours?
Thursday from 4-5
300
If I submit a lab one day late, how much will be grade be decreased?
-25%
300
How much are projects and labs worth?
20%
300
Is gum allowed?
NO! Also, food and drink are never allowed in a lab space around laptops
400
What will be different about this year?
Flipped classroom, Google classroom, Laptops, college preparedness, individual investigation, topics
400
When are my video hours?
During lunch with a pass
400
Can I submit homework late?
Nope!
400
If there are only 2 term exams and we are on semester grading, how important are the TEs?
the ONE test will equal the entire 20%
400
What happens if I miss 5 days of class in a semester?
My grade will be dropped a letter grade.
500
Which, in your opinion, is the most important objective?
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500
What if I miss a deadline?
If it is a larger assignment, you have up to a week to submit for lesser credit.
500
Is homework a part of my grade?
No. But it is FUNDAMENTAL AND ESSENTIAL for this course. here is why...
500
Is there a regents course attached to this course?
Nope. Not unless you have not yet passed Living Environment
500
What happens if I miss 10 days of class in a semester?
I will receive an F for the semester.