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Biology I Pre AP-GT Biology I. Mrs. Polis Room 414. Biology I & PreAP/GT Biology I. Teacher – Kim Polis E-Mail – kpolis1@kleinisd.net Conference : 5 th period 11:38-12:36 pm School Phone: 832-484-5380. Course Content. Semester I Review Sci. Method/Char. Of Life Biochemistry
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Biology I Pre AP-GT Biology I Mrs. Polis Room 414
Biology I & PreAP/GT Biology I • Teacher – Kim Polis • E-Mail – kpolis1@kleinisd.net • Conference : 5th period 11:38-12:36 pm • School Phone: 832-484-5380
Course Content • Semester I • Review Sci. Method/Char. Of Life • Biochemistry • Cells/Cellular processes • Genetics • Classification
Course Content • Semester II • Evolution • Ecosystems • Ecology • Interdependence w/in Environmental Systems
Grading • Major Grades: 60% (tests, formal lab reports, projects) • Minor Grades: 40% (daily assignments, labs, homework, quizzes)
Materials needed: • Composition or Spiral Notebook • Optional: flash drive, colored pencils, highlighter
Textbook • Class set • Students who prefer can register to access online textbook – see my website, the Classroom Policies folder for codes and directions
Progress Reports • Grades will be available on line • If you are interested, please sign up to be included on my Parent Distribution List-on website in appropriate class folder.
Major Grades • Consists of the following types • Tests-Retests available if below 70% on first attempt • Formal Lab Reports • Test days are Mondays and Wednesdays
Tutoring • Mornings- daily from 6:50-7:20 am • After school - Tuesdays in 414 & Thursday in 439 2:40-3:40 pm • By appointment
Grade Repair • Grade Repair- available at teacher discretion and must be completed within the assigned dates in order to receive credit. • Biology I students must complete 80% to receive credit • PreAP Biology students must complete 100% to receive credit • Max. grade possible is a 75 for the “repaired” grading period.