COURSE INFORMATION: BIOLOGY
TEACHER: Roger Shield
Room:
308
Text:
Holt: Modern Biology
Website:
Extra Help: Before School @ 7:30 ( Please schedule day)
After School until 3:40
Course Goals & Content:
The content of this course is consistent with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
for Biology. Upon completion of this course, students should have a basic understanding
of the following topics: cells, genetics, biological evolution, ecology and animal
behavior.
Student Responsibilities:
You should take an active role in your learning by being prepared for class and tests and
by putting forth your best effort. Such an active role included being attentive during
instruction, fully participating during learning activities, and taking responsibility for
assigned work. In addition to being responsible for your own learning, you should not
disrupt class or hinder the learning of others.
Supplies:
3-ring loose-leaf binder (notebook)
Loose-leaf, lined notebook paper
Blue/Black ink pen and/or pencils
Colored pencils
Grading Procedures:
 Quarter grades are based on the following:
Tests/Quizzes
50%
Labs/Projects
15%
Classwork/Homework
35%
 EOC counts as 25% of final grade
Class Rules & Guidelines
The following rules are necessary in order for each class meeting to run smoothly and to
ensure an optimal learning environment.
1. Be respectful. Students are expected to be respectful of everyone in class.
Students should listen when the teacher is talking and should not interrupt or
carry on conversations with classmates. This same respect should be afforded
to classmates who are speaking and to any guest in our classroom. No cell
phones will be permitted in class. Vandalizing( ex. Writing or carving) the
tables or otherwise destroying school property is not acceptable behavior.
2. Be prompt. Students are expected to come to class on time and to be seated
by the time the tardy bell rings.
3. Be Prepared. Students are expected to be prepared for class by bringing their
notebooks, textbooks, homework, and writing tools with them to every class.
Students should have these materials ready to begin class before the tardy bell
rings.
4. Be attentive. Students are expected to pay attention during lecture and other
instructional activities. No sleeping – heads are up!
5. The teacher dismisses class, not the bell.
Lab Guidelines:
1. Students should be in the lab area and around lab equipment only when instructed
to do so by the teacher, and only if supervised.
2. No food or drink in the lab area or around lab equipment.
3. Always wear appropriate safety gear.
4. Follow all specific lab procedures.
5. Please be careful with lab equipment.
6. Clean the lab area when finished. If lab area is not cleaned, points will be
deducted from the group/person’s lab grade.
7. REPORT ALL ACCIDENTS!
Daily Procedures:
1. Have your materials ready before class begins. Make sure you have your pencil
sharpened before the tardy bell rings.
2. We will complete a warm-up activity at the start of class each day. You must
copy the question and all the answer choices onto a bell question sheet. If you are
absent or miss a bell question, you must get the question from a classmate, or
write the date and that you were absent.
3. Each student must maintain a notebook. The notebook should contain notes,
hand-outs, etc. from class.
4. You are expected to pay attention during teacher instruction and class discussions.
If you have a question or comment, please raise our hand and wait to be called on.
Also, be respectful of others when they are talking by not interrupting or having
other conversations.
5. All classwork and homework is expected to be turned in on the assigned due date.
A grading penalty will be imposed for late assignments.
6. Food and drink are not permitted in class. Having food and/or drink in class may
result in a discipline referral.
Tardy/Hall Freeze Policy:
We will be following the Lake Norman High School tardy policy and Start on Time
procedures.
Hall Passes:
At the beginning of each quarter, you will be given 4 hall passes to leave class. A hall
pass must be used any time you leave class (bathroom, locker, water fountain, guidance,
etc.). Once you use all your passes, you will no longer be allowed to leave class. Any
unused hall passes can be redeemed at the end of the grading quarter for 5 bonus points
on a test.
Make-up Work:
If you are absent from class, you need to get your missed assignments as soon as you
return (check calendar or see me). Make-up work can be found in class folders located
on the table located under the window. As consistent with Lake Norman High School’s
policy, make-up work should be turned in within 5 days of the student’s return to school.
Please see me if there are any extenuating circumstances. Remember that you are
responsible for getting your make-up work, completing it within 5 days, and turning
it in.
Contact Information:
e-mail: roger_ shield@iss.k12.nc.us
Parents/Guardians: Please sign, detach, and return this portion of the syllabus
verifying that you have rad and do understand all of the rules and procedures. You
may also e-mail Mr. Shield at roger_shield@iss.k12.nc.us and use your student’s
name in the subject line.
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