Instructor: Mrs. Heather Hamrick

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Instructor: Mrs. Heather Hamrick

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Room C-12

Course Description: Biology is a branch of science that studies living things. In this course, we will study a variety of topics ranging from cells to ecology. During this course, we will continue to develop your understanding of science and problem solving skills. “Honors” implies that this course will be more demanding and there will be more required from the students. The students need to come prepared to learn and to work everyday.

Standards:

Help Sessions: Help sessions will be held as needed either as a group or individually before or after school.

Supplies List:

• 1 Ream of Copy Paper
• 1 Box of Kleenex
• Spiral Notebook or Composition Notebook
• 3-Ring Binder
• Pens/Pencils – doesn’t matter what color or kind
• Notebook Paper
• Index cards (any color, size, etc)

Books: There will be a class set of books available to each student during class time and there is an online version on my website.

Progress Reports:We encourage parent involvement which is why I will be updating student grades online. If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact me at school through phone (706-367-5003) or email ().

Classroom Procedures:

1. Be in your seat and get started on your starter when the bell rings. If you are standing when the bell rings, you will be counted tardy.

2. Pay attention, be alert, and follow directions the first time they are given!

3. Be RESPECTFUL at all times to the instructor and your classmates!

4. Follow all school and classroom procedures.

5. Turn in all work on time. NO late work will be accepted.

Consequences:

1. Verbal warning.

2. Student/Teacher Conference

3. Teacher Detention – You have 1 week to complete this before or after school once given.

4. Parent/Teacher Conference by phone, email, or in person

5. Administrative Referral

Grading Criteria for Biology:

The following weighted percentages will be used to determine the final grade in the course.

1. Cell Unit 20%

2. Heredity Unit20%

3. Evolution/Organisms/Classification Unit15%

4. Ecology Unit15%

5. Midterm/Final Exam 10%

6. EOC20%

BYOT:

Students will be allowed to use their own computers/tablets this year. However, if you are found to be using the technology inappropriately, your device will be taken up and kept until the end of the day. Multiple violations will result in removal of BYOT privileges.

Cell Phone Policy:

Cell phones will not be allowed during class time EXCEPT when using them with teacher permission for instructional research purposes. If the teacher observes your cell phone when you are not allowed to be using it, the teacher will take it up and keep it for the remainder of the day. On the second offense and thereafter, it will be taken and kept for the day and the student will receive a referral each time.

Remind Policy:

Our class will have a Remind that will be used by the teacher to remind the class of important assignments or due dates. A conscious effort will be taken to remind students of all important due dates, but it is the student’s responsibility to make sure those assignments are getting done, regardless of whether a Remind is sent out.

Tardy Policy: Any student who is not in the classroom when the bell rings to begin class will be considered tardy and must report to the front office or café to receive a pass to class.

1stand 2nd - Warning

3rdTardy – 1 lunch detention and parent call

4thTardy – 2 lunch detentions and parent call

5thTardy – 1 day ISS and loss of parking privileges for 2 days

6th Tardy – 2 days of ISS, loss of parking privilege for 5 days

7th Tardy & Over – Administrative Discretion

Make-Up Work: “Your grade, your work, your responsibility!”

It is your responsibility to keep up with your work. It is not my job to remind you. Make sure you take time to review JCCHS policy on make-up work. Ask for make-up work before or after class, not in the middle. While most daily work and homework can be completed at home, all quizzes, tests, and labs must be made up before or after school during the times of 7:30-8:00 am or 3:10-3:45pm. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to or from school to complete their make-up work. No exceptions will be made.

JCCHS Academic Honesty Policy

Academic dishonesty is inexcusable conduct, and will not be tolerated. Students at Jackson County High School are expected to submit work for evaluation that has been completed solely by that student, unless group assignments have been so designated. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. A student who chooses to cheat will receive a zero for the assignment, the teacher will contact the parents, and the student will be referred to the administration. For first time offenders, teachers will work with the student to establish a timeline to make up / retake the assignment; however, the highest grade they will be able to receive will be a 70. For any subsequent cheating infractions, a zero will be received for the assignment without the option to re-submit. The JCCHS Academic Honesty Policy in its entirety is available in the student handbook.

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Dear Parents,

I am very excited to be teaching your child this semester. Please take a moment to sit down and go over this handout with your student as it contains policies and procedures that will be used in our classroom. After looking through it, please sign it and return it as soon as possible. By signing this page, you are agreeing to all the classroom policies as outlined in the syllabus. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the high school through phone (706-367-5003) or through email ().

Sincerely, Heather Hamrick

Important Points/Reminders:

BYOT:

Students will be allowed to use their own computers/tablets this year. However, if you are found to be using the technology inappropriately, your device will be taken up and turned into the office at the end of class. Multiple violations will result in removal of BYOT privileges.

Cell Phone Policy:

Cell phones will not be allowed during class time EXCEPT when using them with teacher permission for instructional research purposes. If the teacher sees your cell phone when you are not supposed to be using it, the teacher will take it up and keep it for the remainder of the day. On the second offense and thereafter, it will be taken and kept for the day and the student will receive a referral each time you have it out.

Remind Policy:

Our class will have a Remind that will be used by the teacher to remind the class of important assignments or due dates. A conscience effort will be taken to remind students of all important due dates, but it is the student’s responsibility to make sure those assignments are getting done, regardless of whether a Remind is sent out.

JCCHS Academic Honesty Policy

Academic dishonesty is inexcusable conduct, and will not be tolerated. Students at Jackson County High School are expected to submit work for evaluation that has been completed solely by that student, unless group assignments have been so designated. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. A student who chooses to cheat will receive a zero for the assignment, the teacher will contact the parents, and the student will be referred to the administration. For first time offenders, teachers will work with the student to establish a timeline to make up / retake the assignment; however, the highest grade they will be able to receive will be a 70. For any subsequent cheating infractions, a zero will be received for the assignment without the option to re-submit.

No Late Work will be Accepted.

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