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B I O L O G Y syllabus

B I O L O G Y syllabus. Ms. Aquino Pomona HS 2008-2009. How can you talk to Ms. Aquino?. Contacting Ms. Aquino. Classroom: 33 Phone: 909-397-4498 ext. 233 Email: Yolanda.Aquino@pusd.org. Ms. Aquino’s Classes. Period 1: Conference Period 2: Biology 1A SE Period 3: AVID II

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B I O L O G Y syllabus

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  1. B I O L O G Ysyllabus Ms. Aquino Pomona HS 2008-2009

  2. How can you talk to Ms. Aquino?

  3. Contacting Ms. Aquino • Classroom: 33 • Phone: 909-397-4498 ext. 233 • Email: Yolanda.Aquino@pusd.org

  4. Ms. Aquino’s Classes • Period 1: Conference • Period 2: Biology 1A SE • Period 3: AVID II • Period 4: Biology 1A • Period 5: Biology 1A • Period 6: Biology 1A Conference (8 - 9am)

  5. Office Hours &/or Tutoring • Monday & Wednesday from 3- 4pm • Monday Meetings after school: occasionally I will have meetings; I will try to post those time I cannot be here. • Most Tuesdays & Thursdays: Ms. Aquino off-campus, in class

  6. Overview & Goals • This course will explore all major aspects of biology or life science. Subtopics that will be studied include: cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology, investigation and experimentation. By developing a deeper understanding of these important concepts, you will sharpen inquiry, observation, investigation, analysis and other valuable skills that are important in a competitive world.

  7. Theory of Evolution CELLS Physiology (How are body works) Biology Topics GENETICS

  8. Class Expectations • The following expectations contain classroom guidelines and policies that you must understand and follow as well as materials that you must have prepared, organized and bring to class everyday.

  9. Classroom Rules 1. Be Respectful to yourself & others 2. Be Prepared for class with materials & homework 3. Be On Time 4. Be Responsible for your materials & homework 5. Keep the Classroom Neat 6. Follow the School & Classroom Rules

  10. Consequences 1. Warning (verbal/visual) 2. Teacher Detention 3. Call home 4. Severe: Referral to the Office 5. Parent(s) Conference

  11. Required Materials 1. Pen and Sharpened Pencil with an eraser 2. Lined-Notebook Paper 3. Binder to keep materials (notes & assignments)

  12. Daily Expectations • Dispatch • Classnotes • Classwork &/or Homework • Participation

  13. Dispatch • Dispatch (daily warm-up) is typically questions or prompts that I will write on the board each day. You must write your answer clearly and completely in you a notebook paper designated for “Dispatches” during the first 5 minutes of each class.

  14. Classnotes • Class Notes = Cornell Notes • Students are required to keep detailed notes from class lectures, discussion, and readings. This will be kept in your Biology binder. I will check your notebook periodically for completion and organization.

  15. Classwork &/or Homework • The purpose of CW & HW is to help you learn, practice and review information & skills that relate to Biology. CW/HW will vary depending on the unit: i.e. review questions, vocabulary, projects, posters, presentations, etc.

  16. Classwork &/or Homework (cont’d) • You can expect to spend roughly 30 minutes or more to complete HW assignments. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to pick up any missed assignments as soon as you return from an absence or ahead of time if you know you will be missing class. Do not expect me to come to you!

  17. Participation • I will grade your participation in class by awarding you participation points. Each student will have a participation card that I will use during class. I will generally pull student cards randomly and ask for you participation. If you show effort and appropriate participation, you will receive points.

  18. Participation (cont’d) • Points can also be subtracted for inappropriate participation. Participation is worth 10% of your final grade. The more points you receive, the more opportunity you have to improve your overall grade. During each of these opportunities to grow, you are expected to observe the classroom rules.

  19. Grading Policy Your Biology grade will be based on: F Classwork/homework F Unit Packets (notes, assignment, & dispatches) F Participation F Activities (projects, presentations, research, etc.) F Lab activities & Lab Reports F Quizzes & Exams

  20. Grading Scale A = 88.5 – 100% B = 78.5 – 88.4% C = 68.5 – 78.4% D = 58.5 – 68.4% F = 58.4% or below

  21. Student & Parent Responsibilities… “Accountability Signatures”

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