Biology/Anatomy and Physiology
2013-14
Syllabus
Mr. O’Neill
628-3800 ext. 4116
brian.oneill@carlisle.kyschools.us
School Website: www.carlisle.kyschools.us Use website to get information and updates from the class.
I have high expectations of myself so I have high expectations from each student. Try your best at all times.
Guidelines and Information:
Required Materials:
Something to write with
Something to write on
Something to put it in, preferably a binder.
Your Textbook
Classroom Behavior Rules:
1. Be on time- be in your seat and prepared to work when entering the classroom.
2. Be prepared-Bring all materials-textbook, notebook, pencil/pen to class daily.
3. Keep your hands/feet to yourself-This will allow you to be respectful and polite to other classmates.
4. NO CELL PHONESConsequences:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Parent Contact
3. Detention
4. Bump up to Level II discipline as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Reward:
1. Praise
2. Positive Notes
3. Music Time: listen to music while completing work as long as the class remains quiet.
Notebooks:
Keep notes in notebook or folder, there will be an occasional check on notes after each chapter.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned as necessary and will be due at the end of class or at the beginning of
class the next day, unless otherwise specified.
Homework may be collected, spot checked, given an effort grade, or graded in class.
Homework will consist of reading assignments, questions, labs, worksheets, etc.
Students are responsible for getting missed work when absent and turning it in.
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Quizzes:
Unannounced (pop) and announced quizzes will be given throughout the year.
The quizzes will relate to assigned to assigned reading material, information discussed in class, or
videos.
Students are responsible to make up missed quizzes
Test:
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Test will be given after each unit or chapter. We will average one test per 2 weeks.
Test may consist of multiple choice and/or an open response for Biology. In Anatomy/Physiology test
will consist of multiple choice, short answer, matching, open response, and diagrams.
Test will be announced at least 1-2 days in advance.
Test Retakes:
Biology- Freshman retakes are mandatory. If a freshman fails a test, they must retake the test during
morning or afternoon detention, unless otherwise arranged by the teacher. The highest possible score on
the retake is 79%.
Anatomy and Physiology- you can retake the test if you fail the test and if you are failing the class.
The student must set up the appointment within one week to retake the test. It will be taken either in
morning or afternoon detention unless otherwise arranged by the teacher. Highest possible score on a
retake is 79%. The 2nd score is the score that will be recorded in the grade book.
Labs:
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There will be labs throughout the year.
Horseplay during labs will result in an automatic zero.
Grading Procedures:
Grades will be based on homework, class work, quizzes, labs, and tests.
NO “last minute” extra credit work will be accepted; however bonus points may be earned throughout
the semester.
All work will be given a point score.
A percentage score based on points earned out of total possible points.
All collected work will be graded and returned as soon as possible.
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59-0
Study Sessions:
I will be available to give extra help or answer questions on most days before or after school.
I will also be available during flex for any questions.
It is best to tell me in advance that you will need to meet.
Procedures for Biology:
Class starts: When entering the classroom each student should go to their seat and start the opening assignment
on the board or projector. Take care of going to the bathroom and getting all materials during this five minute
passing time.
No Materials: You should bring all materials needed for class each day. But if you need supplies: If a writing
utensil is needed, check the black container on my desk or with a classmate. If paper is needed, borrow some
from a classmate or the paper from my desk. If textbook is needed, checkout an extra copy from the teacher.
The textbook will need to be returned at the end of the period.
Homework Help: If you need help on your homework, raise your hand and I will come to you or have you
come to the desk. Before I will help, you will need to have your notes or the book turned to what page you are
looking for the answer.
Collecting Homework: Keep your work on your desk face down when completed. Homework will be turned
into the basket at the end of the class as you exit the room or I will collect it myself. If it is sent home then it
will be due at the beginning of the next day’s class unless there were different arrangements made.
Missing Homework: If you do not bring your homework you will not be allowed to go get it out of your locker.
You can bring it during the next 5 minute break or by the end of the day. You will have points deducted for the
work being late.
Turning in late work: Please turn in all late work to the appropriate basket.
Free Time after Homework: If possible bring books or other homework. It needs to be quiet until all students
are done with their work. There is to be no talking until all work is handed in.
Make-up or Missing work: Any missed work will be on the counter top behind the podium. There will be a
tray labeled for each class period. If you do not see the work, then ask me for the work. Homework grades will
be entered as a 0 until the work is turned in. The same goes for a test.
Test Taking: All students will need a pencil for each test. When completed with the test, turn the test face down
on the desk. The test will be collected when all test are completed.
Test Retakes: When a test is failed, a copy will be placed in the test box in the teacher’s lounge. You can either
retake the test before school in my room, detention, or extended day. Arrangements can be made to take in
Saturday School as well. You have a week to take the retake.
Sharpen Pencil: Take care of this before class starts. If class has started please raise your hand to go to the
pencil sharpener.
Trash: Students should not get out of their seat to throw trash away during class time. Please wait until class is
over before you throw it away.
Bathroom: Students need to ask permission to go to the bathroom. You will need to sign out on the sheet. If
bathroom privilege is abused then permission will not be granted.
Grades: Please do not ask during class time about your grades or missing work. This should be done at the very
end of class. You can also check your grades on-line.
Teacher leaves the room: All students should remain in their seat. Anything that needs to be done can wait
until teacher returns.
Announcements on Intercom: When the intercom comes on all students should get quiet and remain quiet
until the announcement is over.
Phone Calls: When there is a phone call there should be silence until the phone call is finished.
Phone Usage for students- there will not be any phone calls made on my phone. This needs to be taken care of
during 5 minute breaks, enrichment, lunch, and coke break.
Visitors: When a visitor comes into the classroom whether it be a student or an adult there should be silence out
of respect for the visitor.
Class Dismissal: The bell does not dismiss you, I dismiss you. When the bell rings all students should be in
their seats for last minute instructions and dismissal.
Fire Alarm/Earthquake/Severe Weather: Students should remain quiet during the drills. If going in the
hallway is required students shall remain quiet and move in a quick but organized matter.
Group Work: I will assign the groups for each assignment. Groups will be random and you will work with
each student in the class at one time or another. Group size will depend on the activity that is being completed.
Each person in the group will be responsible for a job during the activity. Jobs may include: gathering materials,
leading procedures, filling in data tables, graphs, answering wrap-up questions, and other jobs that a particular
lab may have.
Presentations: All students will remain quiet when another student is giving an oral presentation.