General Biology
Classroom Guide
Contact Information
Email – luvdailey@mooreschools.com
Phone – 735-4800
Conference period – 5th Hr.
Course Description
• As an introductory course, Biology I
provides a broad overview of biological
systems from simple to complex life forms
through inquiry-based laboratory
investigations.
• It is a prerequisite course for collegebound life science, medical, or
microbiological students.
• AIDS prevention education will be taught
in this course as mandated by state law.
First Semester
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Safety
Scientific Method and Graphing*
Ecology*
The Cell/ Microscope*
Diffusion/ Osmosis*
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration*
Cell Division
Second Semester
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DNA*
Genetics*
Classification
Evolution by Means of Natural Selection*
Plant Responses
Animal Behavior
EOI Review/ EOI EXAM
• State Mandated AIDS Curriculum
• The Human Body
Labs
• 8 Core Labs will be conducted throughout
the course of the year pertaining to the
topics designated above with the
asterisks.
• Lab safety procedures will be strictly
enforced.
Grading Policy
• Total points of varying amounts based
on importance.
• Weighted categories
– Semester Work
– Semester Exam
80%
20%
• Grading Scale:
– 89.5-100%=A
– 79.5-89.4%=B
– 69.5-79.4%=C
-59.5-69.4%=D
-0-59.4%=F
TESTS, QUIZZES, AND EXAMS
• Several tests during semester
• multiple choice, true/false, short answer,
and matching
• You will be informed of the dates of these
tests in a timely manner.
• In addition, expect vocabulary quizzes on
a regular basis.
TESTS, QUIZZES, AND EXAMS
• If you are absent for a test day (not the
day before a test) you will have to arrange
for a make-up test.
• Make-up tests are done by appointment.
• Make these appointments before class
begins, after class, or after school
Late Assignment Policy
• Assignments that are handed in on time
have the potential to receive full credit.
• Assignments that are handed in late
(without good reason) will be worth a
maximum of 50% credit.
Late Assignment Policy
• When a 9 Weeks Test is given in class, all
missing work prior to that date will remain
a “zero” in the grade book.
• Project and papers with long range
deadlines are not accepted late.
Late Assignment Policy
• STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to ask for
make-up work when he/she is absent. I
• f a student is to be absent for a school
activity, he/she should find out about any
make-up work before leaving for the
school activity.
EXTRA CREDIT
• Extra credit may be offered but will be for
enrichment purposes and not in lieu of
regularly assigned class work.
• It will be offered equally to all students and
not to exceed 5% of a student’s total
semester grade.
Tardy Policy
• When bell rings students are expected
to be inside the door. If not you will be
given a tardy.
• Two tardies = one unexcused absences
• If you are more than 5 minutes late you
will be given an absence.
Discipline Policy
• Inappropriate behavior may result in
detention, referral and/or parent
contact.
• Detention will be held before or after
school not during lunch.
• Failure to serve detentions will result in
more detention or referral to office.
General Rules
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Respect
Be Prepared
Be on time
Do NOT disturb or play with lab
equipment
• No food or drinks allowed during labs
• ID’s must be worn
• Cell phones are not allowed in class.
Supplies
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Notebook (2 inches or more)
Notebook Paper
5 Dividers
Pencils and/or Pens (no pink or red ink)
Colored Pencils
1 pair of closed goggles (optional)
1 bottle Liquid soap
3 rolls of paper towels
1 box of Kleenex
Notebooks
• Required
• Checked after each unit
• Counts as a test grade
• Purpose to help with organization, note
taking and study skills