Biology EOC Mrs. Foster

Classroom Policies and Guidelines–Biology EOC

Classroom Guidelines: These are the behavioral expectations for my classroom. In addition to my expectations, you will be expected to follow The 4 Classroom Rules.

  1. Be respectful.
  2. Be responsible.
  3. Be a participant.

The 4 Classroom Rules:

1. Nobody leaves class during the first 20 minutes or last 10 minutes of class. No Exceptions!!!

2. The teacher will dismiss the students from class, not the bell.

3. No food or drink in the classroom.

4. Proper protocol (Yes, Mam…, No, Mam…, etc…)

Supplies:

  1. 2 inch - 3 ring binder with pockets
  2. Pen (Blue or Black)
  3. Map pencils
  4. Pencils (Exam Days)
  5. Glue sticks (pack of 4)

Grading: Your grades will be based on the MCISD grading policy.

Nine Week Averages

Test Average – 60%

Exams

Lab Reports

Science Journals

Daily Average – 40%

Class Work

Home Work

Quizzes

Late Work Policy: Late work is unacceptable. A lunch detention will be assigned when an assignment

is not turned at the due date.

Science Journals: All studentsare required to have abinderwith pockets for their science

journal.

Reason

Biology EOC is a comprehensive course that builds on knowledge and skills. It is

important that students learn organization and study skills to help them be

successful with the content presented in the course.

Absences and Makeup Work:

It is the student’s responsibility to collect assignments and notes missed the day of an absence

when they return to school. The MCISD policy will be followed.

*When possible, lab experiments may be made up. If a make-up lab is not possible, an alternate

assignment will be assigned.

When you are aware of an upcoming field trip, you are responsible for notifying the teacher prior to the scheduled event and obtain assignments for the day(s) to be missed, before you leave for the event. If you miss a class due to a field trip of any kind (athletics, band, choir, FFA, etc…), the assignment(s) for that day(s) must be turned in by the beginning of/or prior to the class period missed.

Assignments will NOT be accepted at any other time. Remember field trips or school sponsored events of any kind are NOT an absence.

Assignments: A course syllabus/calendar will be provided for each nine week grading period. The

student will know the topic and assignment for each day.

Cheating: Cheating is absolutely unacceptable! Any student caught cheating on any test or assignment will receive a grade of ZERO on the paper. Copying is considered cheating, and both the person doing the copying and the person allowing the copying will receive a ZERO on the paper and receive an office referral.

Disciplinary Actions: Minor offenses will be handled by a classroom discipline step system.

1st –verbal warning/student conference

2nd – cubicle & paragraphs/parent contactor lunch detention/parent contact

3rd – lunch detention/parent contact

4th – Office referral – contact parent/guardian

ALL major offenses will be handled directly by the office. Fighting, verbal abuse,

insubordination, etc…

Tardy Policy: The tardy bell indicates that it is time for class to begin. Students should be at their seats, with the required materials ready to begin work.

The MHS Tardy policy will be enforced in my classroom.

Contact Information:

Mrs. Keri Foster

936-348-2721

MHS, Room 305

My Schedule:

Period / Time / Course / Location
1 / 7:55-8:45 / Conference / Contact main office
2 / 8:50-9:40 / Honors Chemistry / RM 305
3 / 9:45-10:35 / IPC / RM 305
4 / 10:40-11:30 / Honors Chemistry / RM 305
5 / 11:35-12:25
BLUE lunch
12:25-12:55 / IPC / RM 305
6 / 1:00-1:50 / IPC / RM 305
7 / 1:55-2:45 / Biology EOC / RM 305
8 / 2:50-3:40 / IPC / RM 305

Tutorials: AM Tutorials - Tuesday at 7:30 am

PM Tutorials - Thursday at 3:40 pm

*additional tutorials can be scheduled by appointment

Teacher’s Message: My goal is that each student will be successful in

Biology EOC. I hope that if you have any questions, you will contact me at the phone number or email address listed above.

** PLEASE COME AND SEE ME IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY IN BIOLOGY EOC. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE NINE WEEK GRADING PERIOD TO ASK FOR HELP!!**