Science and Mathematics Academy
Ninth Grade Remediation Plan
April 1, 2015
The Ninth Grade Team of the Academy of Science and Mathematics understands the transition
from middle school to high school has been tough. As a result, many of our scholars have
struggled academically. In an effort to remediate, all of your core teachers have developed a plan
to help students improve their current standings. All students wanting to improve their grades
should participate. Students must remain current with present assignments in order for the
remediation assignment to influence their grades. The maximum score for any recovery
assignment is 80%.
Additionally, recovery assignments have been created for different categories that make up their
overall grade in the course: homework, tests, projects, etc. Use your most recent progress report
to decide which tasks will have the greatest effect on your overall grade. For instance a student
with 100% in homework, but 50% on test would benefit by doing those assignments that affect
the test category and forgo those assignments for the homework category as they will not have
any impact on the overall grade. Feel free to speak to your teacher and your academy leader for
more information.
******All tasks are due to your teachers by May 15th. No exceptions!!******
Honors Biology
Mr. Leon Sanders
Category: Labs
Lab1
Cell Cycle and Cancer Virtual Lab: McGraw Hill
http://mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_23/BL_23.html
Instructions: Complete the Virtual lab and write a formal lab report on the following:
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Compare normal cells to cancer cells (lung, stomach, ovarian). Identify the number of
abnormal cells and discuss abnormalities. Provide data table with this information which
should include data on each type of cells both normal and cancerous. It should show the
number of normal to abnormal cells. In addition, the phase in which cells are undergoing
must be identified.
Interpret data: Revisit the original questions at the beginning of the lab. Use the
information on your data table to answer this question.
Literature discussion on the cell cycle (3pgs). Include information on the following:
1. Why cells divide?
2. Discuss and diagram the phases of the cell cycle
3. Discuss how normal and abnormal cells (cancerous) are different. Include
diagram in your discussion
Note: Use the same format use in class for writing a formal lab. Include a cover page, table of
contents, literary discussion, vocabulary, experimental plan, data, and interpretation, and
reference. Follow APA guidelines for writing a report.
Lab2
Photosynthesis virtual lab:
http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/photosynthesis_virtual_lab.html
Instructions: Complete site 1 and site 2 experiments. You must also complete a formal lab writeup for this lab. Follow procedure given on web page to complete this lab. This lab investigation
will allow you to record data and print. The questions for each part must be answered
thoroughly using the data collected from the lab. The questions will be your interpretation of the
data you collected and should be labeled interpretation. The literature discussion (3pgs) must
include the following:
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Process of photosynthesis ( discuss and diagram)
Explain the reactants and products of photosynthesis
Explain the electromagnetic spectra of light and how it influence the process of
photosynthesis
Explain why leaves change color during change in seasons.
Note: Use the same format use in class for writing a formal lab. Include a cover page, table of
contents, literary discussion, vocabulary, experimental plan, data, and interpretation, and
reference. Follow APA guidelines for writing a report.
Category: Tests
Students can improve test scores by completing at least five additional milestone short exams.
Grades below 85 are not accepted. The goal is to help improve test scores, so students must do
their best. Students must write questions, answers, and explanations for each answer on all five
test.
Category: Projects
Students can submit two projects of their choice that they did not complete. Student can only
receive a grade of 80 for completing the project.
Note: All of these assignments must be turned in by April 30, 2015 in a binder. No
exceptions!!!!!!!!
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
Ms. Lateisha Andrews
Category: Varies
Students should complete each of the following USATestPrep.com assignments listed below. For
each USATestPrep.com assignment, students should write questions, answers, and show how
each problem was solved. Students should use the Poly Steps for Solving Word Problems to help
with showing work for each problem. After completing assignments, students should print each
Grade Summary Report and place in the front of each assignment. In order for students to
receive full credit, student must earn a score above an 85%. Each assignment can replace 2
grades. Altogether the alternative assignment can replace 10 grades. Please indicate which grade
you want the alternative assignments to replace on your cover sheet. Works must be submitted in
a binder/folder with tabs/sheets separating the assignments.
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Recovery Assignment #1 – Number and Quantity
Recovery Assignment #2 – Algebra
Recovery Assignment #3 – Functions
Recovery Assignment #4 – Algebra Connections to Geometry
Recovery Assignment #5 – Algebra Connections to Statistics and Probability
Honors World Geography
Mr. Eric Nobles
Category: Tests
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Challenge 5 – Using Maps to Analyze a Feld Photograph
Challenge 1 – Mapping the Region
Challenge 2 – Mapping the Region
Challenge 3 – Mapping the Physical Features
Challenge 1 – Mapping the Physical and Human Systems
Challenge 2 – Mapping the Physical and Human Systems
Category: Classwork
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Guided Readings – Chapters 19 – 27
Category: Homework
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Standardized Test Practice – Chapters 19 – 27
Honors 9th Grade Literature
Ms. Cassandra Mallett
All sponge, homework, classwork and quiz assignments can be made up on the website USA
TestPrep (www.usatestprep.com) . Find the proper assignment on the website and complete it.
Tests can be made up after school with Ms. Mallett. This is only for assignments where students
have a 0. No deadlines will be changed for the final project, but you can continue to turn in and
get approval for research parts as long as I am in communication with your parents of your
progress based upon the letter that was already sent out.
Category: Sponges
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L2: Knowledge of English Conventions
Category: Homework
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W9: Draw Evidence Based on a text
W1: Introducing and Distinguishing Claims
RL2: Determining Theme and Main Idea
RL3: Analyzing Complex Characters
Category: Classwork
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RL3: Analyzing Complex Characters 1
RL4: Analyzing Story Structure 1
RL5: Work as a Reflection of a Cultural Experience
W7: Research Elements
RL1: Citing Textual Evidence
RL9: Allusion to Classic Literature
RL2: Theme and Main Idea
Category: Quizzes
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Peachtree Road Race
Category: Test
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Makeup Test 1 (Reading Informational Texts): Online test given after school
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Makeup Test 2 (Reading Literature): Online test given after school