Requirements and Information Sheet

(keep in your binder for future reference)

1. Grading:

Grading is based on points earned. Each assignment, quiz or test that is graded will be given a point value. Your grade is determined by the number of points that you receive divided by the total number of points. The grading scale is as follows:

100-90% A

89-80% B

79-70% C

69-63% D

<62.5% F

This scale applies to individual assignments, as well as, to your overall grade. You can

keep track of your total points on an assignment sheet that will be given to you. It’s important to know where you stand.

2. Attendance:

If you are absent:

a. Get your work picked up for you, if possible. Your parents can call the

attendance office to make arrangement for pick up.

b. You have a maximum of 2 days to make up work for absences which includes lab work, quizzes or tests. Additional days may be allowed for extended absences-check with your teacher for this.

c. If you are absent on the day of a quiz or a test and were in class up to that point you are expected to make up the quiz or test the day you get back.

3. Tardy:

If you are not in your assigned seat when the bell rings, you are tardy.

4. Assignments:

Each assignment is due when it is collected from the class on the designated day. Often this will be at the beginning of the class period. Any assignments turned in after this time (even later that day) will be considered late.

5. Requirements:

a. 3-ring binder with 3 to 5 insert sections for paper, handouts and worksheets

b. Notebook or paper inside your binder

c. Writing utensil-pen or pencil

d. Textbook

6. Extra Help:

If you need additional help, wish to review before a quiz or test, or want to make up some lab work, please see me to arrange for a time to come in.

7. Conduct/Perparation Grade-See separate handout if applicable

8. Some things to consider:

I. The purpose of you being in this room is to:

A. Learn important “Life Skills”

B. Learn about thought processes

C. Learn some Biology

II. When learning from me:

A. You must be able to hear me-no other distractions

B. You must be able to understand me

C. You should expect to learn from the questions or comments of others in the

class

III. We must have some classroom organization:

A. Do your part to stay focused

B. Do not distract others or become distracted by others

C. Treat others as you would want to be treated

IV. Your grade and success in this course will be directly proportional to:

A. Your effort-which is related to

1. the “time” you put in

2. the “practice” you do to learn the concepts thoroughly

3. the “patience” you have with the learning process

4. the “repetition” you go through to repeat successful instances

B. Your personal organization and efficiency

C. Your inquisitiveness, curiosity, desire to learn, or ability to get yourself

interested in the material.

D. Your study habits and study atmosphere