Oxnard High School-Classroom Expectations
Biology
Miss Heidenrich
lindah@ouhsd.k12.ca.us
Course Description: This course covers all areas of general biology; however the functional aspects of
biology are covered in a greater degree than theory and classification. Some topics to be covered include
cell structure and function, biological molecules, evolution, ecology, human biology, diseases, and
heredity
Mutual Expectations
T= Timely. Be on time to class. Complete assignments in a timely
fashion.
A=Attitude. Have a contagious attitude worth catching.
P= Pride. Have pride in your work. Complete assignments legibly and do
your best.
E= Effort. Provide the class with your best effort by coming prepared,
completing work, participating productively and focusing on your work.
R= Respect the classroom. EVERYONE and EVERYTHING in this
classroom is valuable and should be treated as such. Do not use language or
actions inappropriate to a classroom. Refrain from eating, drinking or
chewing gum.
Materials/Resources
Text
Interactive Notebook
Pencils/Pens
Attendance/Tardy Policy
 Students will be held accountable to all aspects of the stated Oxnard
High School Attendance/Tardy Policy.
 YOU as the student have the responsibility of completing work due
to a tardy or absence.
Major Units/Concepts
Investigation and Experimentation
Ecology-interactions in an environment
Organic Chemistry-cellular molecules
Cell Structure-cell parts
Cell Energy
Cell Reproduction-mitosis/meiosis
Genetics
Biotechnology
Evolution-natural selection, genetic drift
Human Immunity
Human Physiology-body systems
Reading/Writing
Components
Grading Policy
Students will read a variety of written material that includes textbooks,
scientific journals, newspapers, Internet pages and other information.
Students will be required to express their ideas clearly in a written manner
through lab reports, journals, research papers, and essays.
This class is based on a point system. The following is an approximation of
percentages of points for each category and the breakdown of percentages:
Tests and quizzes:
35%
Labs, activities, projects: 30%
90% and up = A
80% - 89% = B
Interactive Notebook:
35%
(includes classwork and HW)
Testing Policy
Other
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
* below 60% is not passing
 I will provide a class grade sheet approximately every two weeks. It is
your responsibility to keep all assignments in case of a grade
discrepancy.
 Work throughout the semester is worth 80% and the final exam accounts
for the remaining 20%.
 Tests will cover material in lecture, reading, labs, and class work. They
may consist of any combination of multiple choice, matching, fill-in,
short answer and essay.
 Please make every effort to be here on test days and the review day
before the test. You have the amount of time equal to your absence to
make up a test before school or at lunch.
 No major extra credit projects will be offered during the semester. It is in
your best interest to turn in all assignments on time.
 I am always willing to help outside of class time. I am usually available
before school in P-12, and at lunch/after school in E210 if you have
questions or concerns.
I have read and understand the class procedures and expectations distributed by Miss Heidenrich.
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