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9 th Grade Science & BIOLOGY I 2012 – 2013. Mr. D. Maass dmaass@cdschools.org 541-1662 ext. 235. Biography. 1988 - Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S. 1993 - Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology) 1995 - Teacher Certification 1996 – First teaching job in Waynesboro
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9th Grade Science & BIOLOGY I 2012 – 2013 Mr. D. Maass dmaass@cdschools.org 541-1662 ext. 235
Biography • 1988 - Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S. • 1993 - Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology) • 1995 - Teacher Certification • 1996 – First teaching job in Waynesboro • 1998 – First year teaching at CDEHS • 2005 – M.Ed.Admin and Principal Certification from Shippensburg Univ. • 2011 – M.S. – Biology from Shippensburg Univ.
Behavioral Expectations • Follow district’s Code of Conduct (see posted School Wide Expectations) • Respect is key • For Self • For Others • For Property • Be in seat and ready to learn when the bell rings • Bring required class materials (no going to locker) • Listen and follow the teacher’s instructions the first time • Get assignments done and turned-in on-time
Grading Scale: Weighted Based on 100% • 50% of the grade is based on your exams/ tests • 25% of the grade is based on your quizzes • 15% of the grade is based on your classwork • 10%of your grade is based on your homework
Any blank on the grade sheet equals a missed assignment that can still receive full credit if completed. • NHI = Not Handed In (will not get full credit when turned-in) • A = Absent when assigned or collected (can still receive full credit) • E = Excused from assignment (no harm or help to overall grade)
Communications • Preferred method of contacting parents/guardians: • Phone call • E-mail • Secondary means of communication with parents: • Mr. Maass’s Website • Home Access Center (HAC) – grades • Moodle - assignments
Courses of Study • 9th Grade Science • Biology I