2001 Frankfort Pike
Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: 502-570-4920
Fax: 863-2610
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES VILLAGE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Julye Adams – Biomedical Sciences Mrs. Pam Wells-- Mathematics
Email: Email:
Room: 139 Room: 135
Office Hours: 7:45-8:30 AM Office Hours: 7:45-8:30 AM
Algebra II: Holt/McDougal Algebra II
Common Core Edition
Pre-Calculus: Pearson/Blitzer Precalculus
5th Edition
Online Classroom: Online Classroom:
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Miss Sarah Orear- Science
Email:
Room: 137
Office Hours: 7:45-8:30 AM
Required Text: Prentice Hall Chemistry
Modern Biology
Online Classroom:
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VILLAGE OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Village! You are enrolled in either the morning or afternoon session, which will include a Career and Technology Education course in Biomedical Science, a core Mathematics course, and a core Science course. Using collaborative and team-teaching methods, such as projects, the content of these three courses will be integrated so that you better understand how to apply science and math concepts in your chosen career field. In addition to content, the BMS Village will also focus on strengthening your work ethic and honing your presentation, collaboration, writing, and critical thinking skills.
BMS VILLAGE GOALS:
Students will be expected to work in collaborative groups on integrated projects to develop a deeper understanding of the content in each course.
Students will utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and develop conclusions to problems.
Students will develop communication skills in order to present data and analysis in both small and large group settings.
VILLAGE EXPECTATIONS:
Respect:
These courses are highly rigorous and require a serious work ethic. You will work individually, in pairs, and in groups, therefore a healthy respect for each other, the instructors, and the subject matter is necessary to succeed.
Ethics:
All aspects of Science are highly dependent upon the honesty, morals, and ethics of the people that work in the field. As a Biomedical Science student, you are expected act in an ethical manner in all your work.
Preparedness:
You are expected to come to class prepared each day. Bring all supplies needed for the day and turn in assignments on the day they are due.
Enthusiasm:
Science, especially Biomedical Science is FUN! You have to willing to be excited to learn and to do the assignments. Hold yourself, your peers, and your instructors to high expectations!
Attendance:
Due to the collaborative curricula and number of projects and laboratory experiments, your attendance is essential for your success as well as your peer’s!
Professionalism:
Elkhorn Crossing School is preparing you for a profession, so you should act accordingly! Use personal technology appropriately, act responsibly in your promptness in coming to class and being on task, follow safety procedures and refrain from horseplay in the lab and classroom. Refer to the Scott County High School/Elkhorn Crossing School student handbook.
VILLAGE POLICIES
1. Make-up Work: It is YOUR responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to complete make-up work. It is highly suggested that you discuss arrangements with the instructors before or after your session or during the session break to avoid class disruption. You have one week to make arrangements to make up any missed tests or quizzes. An alternative assignment may be substituted for missed laboratory experiments and projects.
2. Village Schedule: Classes will be dismissed by each instructor. Permission from the instructor is required to leave the classroom and should be limited to emergency situations.
3. Safety: Students should follow the specific safety procedures and rules posted in each classroom. Closed-toed shoes that cover the MAJORITY of the foot MUST be worn in the ENTIRE village at all times. Shorts/Skirts must come to the knee when standing. Back packs must be stored under the desk/tables in Math and Science and against the lockers in Biomed.
4. Cell Phone and Electronic Devices: All devices must be used appropriately, defined at the discretion of the teachers.
5. Field Trips and Work-Place Experience: Students must meet set criteria to participate.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grades will be determined using the following scale:
At Elkhorn Crossing School, students should be developing a “School to Career” thought process. This process requires that students master not only content but a set of “soft skills” which will be crucial in their transition into their chosen profession. Therefore, assessment at Elkhorn Crossing School will include evaluation in seven areas of concentration. The “weight” of each of these skills in the overall grade will be specific to each class within the village.
Areas of Concentration:
1. Content: This grade reflects the student’s mastery of core content.
2. Work Ethic/Effort: This grade reflects the student’s commitment to complete assignments and participate in class.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: This grade reflects the student’s ability to work in a group.
4. Critical Thinking: This grade reflects the student’s ability to analyze and synthesize information.
5. Writing Mechanics: This grade reflects the student’s mastery of grammar, spelling, and literary content.
6. Integrated Projects: This grade reflects the student’s progress and completion of class projects with appropriate research.
7. Presentation Skills: This grade reflects the student’s ability to present information effectively to audiences.
8. Service Hours: This grade reflects the student’s completion of required community and school outreach (See Service Hours Requirement description)
Teacher-Parent and Teacher-Student Communication:
As Instructors, we believe that student achievement is important! Therefore, we strive to give our students timely feedback on assignments and projects. We also strive to record grades in a timely manner in Infinite Campus. We invite both parents and students to check Infinite Campus regularly in order to stay current on the student’s progress. If there are any questions or problems, please contact the instructors (email is the preferred method). We sincerely want students to succeed in our village and are willing to work with students outside of normal class hours.
VILLAGE SUPPLY LIST
Pens, Pencils, Colored Pencils, Sharpies, Highlighters, loose-leaf paper
(1) 4” 3 ring binders
(3) 2” 3 ring binders
(2) 5 tab dividers for Algebra 2 and Biology students only
(1) notebook of graph paper
(1) composition notebook
(1) Scientific or graphing calculator
(1) 2-4GB flash drive
(1) zip-pocket pouch
(1) headphones
VILLAGE LAB FEES
The BMS Village has a lab fee of $30 which helps cover consumables costs for both laboratory courses, Year-Long Projects, and field trip transportation costs. Bring check or cash to Dr. Adams. Make checks payable to “ECS BMS”.
INTERNET/COMPUTER USAGE:
All Students MUST know their login and password for their school email. Students should NOT use someone else’s login to access the computers and internet. Contact Jesse Smith (ECS, 9th Grade School) or Julie Holzhause (SCHS) if you don’t remember yours. You must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy letter on file to have continued access to the network.
Biomedical Sciences Village School Event and Community Service Hours Requirement
The purpose of the School Event and Service Hours Requirement is to acquaint students with the need to become participating agents of change by providing service to both their school and community. Additionally, students will actively practice skills that are necessary for a successful career in the Biomedical Sciences.
Biomedical Students at ECS must complete a minimum of 6 approved hours* of school and/or community service per semester outside of the normal school day. Of these hours, at least 3 must be directly attributed to work on the Year-Long Project after school at ECS and at least 2 hours must be directly attributed to participating in a program or service event. The “flex” hour can be either an extra project hour or community service hour. A log of the hours is kept by Mrs. Wells; it is the student’s responsibility to fill out their own log in a timely manner! Evidence of community service is required; a letter from the chair of the event on the organization’s letter head is acceptable.
Following is a partial list of program and service events that can be used to meet the requirement. (*Some events require your presence for 2-3 hours, but may be documented as less due to the minimal work involved.)
Possible School, BMS and Service Events
Any Health/Disease Organization’s event (JDRF walk, Race for a Cure, Salvation Army, etc.)
Church (or other) related events that are community service (feeding the hungry, etc)
Student Ambassador (after school activities only, maximum of 2 hours/semester)
Student Host Advisory Meeting (2 hrs)
Student Host Presentation Week (1 entire session = 2 hours)
White Coat Ceremony (Required! January 13, 2014; 1 hour)
Help in the Village (pre-approval required)
Help at ECS (pre-approval required)
Volunteer Work in the community (pre-approval required)**
**Talk to Dr. Adams before calling the hospital to volunteer.
**Many places DO NOT allow only 2 hours of volunteerism—they need more!
Not Accepted as Community Service (but still really cool!)
Shadowing a medical professional
Helping out your mom/dad, etc at work (even if it’s medical)
Normal Church (or other) Related Functions (teaching bible school, babysitting during service)
CHECK WITH MRS. WELLS FOR APPROVAL!