Biology
La Quinta High School
COURSE INFORMATION and CLASS POLICIES
2013-2014
INSTRUCTOR:
E-mail:
Mr. Jason Oda
joda@ggusd.us
TEXTBOOK:
Biology: Nowicki, McDougal Littell
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To study and develop an understanding of investigation and experimentation, ecology,
cell biology, physiology, genetics and evolution as described in the California State
Standards.
TESTS and HOMEWORK
- Homework will be assigned for each chapter. Due dates will be posted. All
unexcused-late assignments (including labs) will receive reduced credit. Please use
standard lined notebook paper for homework assignments. Homework will be due before
first period begins.
- Before handing in your assignments, be sure the following information is located in the
upper-right corner: Name, date and period. The assignment number is located at the top
center of the page.
- All work missed for any reason must be made up within 5 days of the due date. If you
are absent on the day of an experiment, you must come in on your own time to complete
it.
- Any tests or quizzes missed must be taken as soon as the student returns. Makeup
quizzes and tests will be given before or after school. Dates for makeup exams will be
announced.
NOTEBOOKS
Students must turn in a Biology Notebook at the end of each semester. It will contain the
following sections, in this order:
- Notes
- Homework
- Labs/Activities
- Quizzes
Each section will be in chronological order with the most recent last. All papers are to be
fastened into the notebook and a divider is to separate each section.
An up-to-date and complete Tally Sheet will be maintained at all times so that students
will always know their grade. The Tally Sheet will be the first page of the notebook.
EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit assignments will be assigned at various times throughout the year. Extra
credit assignments include a poster each semester. Extra credit is a privilege and can be
taken away at any time.
ATTENDANCE
Every effort should be made to attend class on a regular basis. The attendance policy
adopted for La Quinta High School will be enforced. All tardies will be recorded. Roll
will be taken daily according to the seating chart. Therefore you must sit in your
ASSIGNED SEAT.
GRADES
Your final grade will be based on total points earned from tests (about 80
points each), homework (5 points each), quizzes (about 10 points each), lab
work (about 30 points but points vary), notebook (50 points per semester),
Semester Final Exam (about 200 points) The grading scale is indicated
below:
90 – 100%
80 – 89%
60 – 79%
50 – 59%
Below 50%
A
B
C
D
F
(Point values above for tests and assignments are approximate)
GOOD LUCK AND LET’S HAVE A WONDERFUL YEAR
IN BIOLOGY!!