2001 Frankfort Pike
Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: 502-570-4920
Fax: 863-2610
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES VILLAGE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Julye Adams – Biomedical Sciences
Email: Julye.Adams@scott.kyschools.us
Room: 139
Office Hours: 7:45-8:30 AM
Online Classroom:
http://www.scott.kyschools.us
Elkhorn Crossing School; Teacher Websites
Mrs. Pam Wells-- Mathematics
Email: Pam.Wells@scott.kyschools.us
Room: 135
Office Hours: 7:45-8:30 AM
Algebra II and Geometry: Online
Pre-Calculus: Mathematics for Calculus/4th Ed
Online Classroom:
http://www.scott.kyschools.us
Elkhorn Crossing School; Teacher Websites;
Choose link to Schoology
Miss Sarah Orear- Science
Email: Sarah.Orear@scott.kyschools.us
Room: 137
Office Hours: 3:30-4:00 PM
Required Text: Prentice Hall Chemistry
Modern Biology
Online Classroom:
http://www.scott.kyschools.us
Elkhorn Crossing School; Teacher Websites; Choose link to Schoology
VILLAGE OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Village! You are enrolled in either the morning or
afternoon session, which will include a Career and Technology Education course in Biomedical
Science, a core Mathematics course, and a core Science course. Using collaborative and teamteaching methods, such as projects, the content of these three courses will be integrated so that you
better understand how to apply science and math concepts in your chosen career field. In addition to
content, the BMS Village will also focus on strengthening your work ethic and honing your
presentation, collaboration, writing, and critical thinking skills.
BMS VILLAGE GOALS:
Students will be expected to work in collaborative groups on integrated projects to develop a deeper
understanding of the content in each course.
Students will utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and develop conclusions to problems.
Students will develop communication skills in order to present data and analysis in both small and
large group settings.
VILLAGE EXPECTATIONS:
Respect:
These courses are highly rigorous and require a serious work ethic. You will work individually, in
pairs, and in groups, therefore a healthy respect for each other, the instructors, and the subject matter
is necessary to succeed.
Ethics:
All aspects of Science are highly dependent upon the honesty, morals, and ethics of the people that
work in the field. As a Biomedical Science student, you are expected act in an ethical manner in all
your work.
Preparedness:
You are expected to come to class prepared each day. Bring all supplies needed for the day and turn
in assignments on the day they are due.
Enthusiasm:
Science, especially Biomedical Science is FUN! You have to willing to be excited to learn and to do
the assignments. Hold yourself, your peers, and your instructors to high expectations!
Attendance:
Due to the collaborative curricula and number of projects and laboratory experiments, your attendance is
essential for your success as well as your peer’s!
Professionalism:
Elkhorn Crossing School is preparing you for a profession, so you should act accordingly! Use personal
technology appropriately, act responsibly in your promptness in coming to class and being on task, follow
safety procedures and refrain from horseplay in the lab and classroom. Refer to the Scott County High
School/Elkhorn Crossing School student handbook.
VILLAGE POLICIES
1. Make-up Work: It is YOUR responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to complete
make-up work. It is highly suggested that you discuss arrangements with the instructors before or
after your session or during the session break to avoid class disruption. You have one week to
make arrangements to make up any missed tests or quizzes. An alternative assignment may be
substituted for missed laboratory experiments and projects.
2. Village Schedule: Classes will be dismissed by each instructor. Permission from the instructor is
required to leave the classroom and should be limited to emergency situations.
3. Safety: Students should follow the specific safety procedures and rules posted in each classroom.
Closed-toed shoes that cover the MAJORITY of the foot must be worn in the entire village at all
times. Shorts/Skirts must come to the knee when standing. Back packs must be stored under the
desk/tables in Math and Science and against the lockers in Biomed.
4. Cell Phone and Electronic Devices: All devices must be used appropriately, defined at the
discretion of the teachers.
5. Field Trips and Work-Place Experience: Students must meet set criteria to participate.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grades will be determined using the following scale:
A
B
C
D
F
92-100
84-91
76-83
68-75
67 or below
At Elkhorn Crossing School, students should be developing a “School to Career” thought process. This
process requires that students master not only content but a set of “soft skills” which will be crucial in
their transition into their chosen profession. Therefore, assessment at Elkhorn Crossing School will
include evaluation in seven areas of concentration. The “weight” of each of these skills in the overall
grade will be specific to each class within the village.
Areas of Concentration:
1. Content: This grade reflects the student’s mastery of core content.
2. Work Ethic/Effort: This grade reflects the student’s commitment to complete assignments and
participate in class.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: This grade reflects the student’s ability to work in a group.
4. Critical Thinking: This grade reflects the student’s ability to analyze and synthesize information.
5. Writing Mechanics: This grade reflects the student’s mastery of grammar, spelling, and literary
content.
6. Integrated Projects: This grade reflects the student’s progress and completion of class projects
with appropriate research.
7. Presentation Skills: This grade reflects the student’s ability to present information effectively to
audiences.
Teacher-Parent and Teacher-Student Communication:
As Instructors, we believe that student achievement is important! Therefore, we strive to give our
students timely feedback on assignments and projects. We also strive to record grades in a timely manner
in Infinite Campus. We invite both parents and students to check Infinite Campus regularly in order to
stay current on the student’s progress. If there are any questions or problems, please contact the
instructors (email is the preferred method). We sincerely want students to succeed in our village and are
willing to work with students outside of normal class hours.
VILLAGE SUPPLY LIST
Pens, Pencils, Colored Pencils, Sharpies, Highlighters, loose-leaf paper
(4) 2-4” 3 ring binders
(1) single-subject wire-bound notebooks
(1) notebook of graph paper
(1) composition notebook
(1) Scientific or graphing calculator
(1) 2-4GB flash drive
(1) zip-pocket pouch
(1) headphones
VILLAGE LAB FEES
TBA