Mr. J. A. Rhude
Nicolet High School
Email John_Rhude@nicolet.k12.wi.us
Office Hours 2 nd
hour, 4 th
, 2:45–3:30 pm located in math/science office or F218
Phone 414-351-8246 voice mail ext 1303
Pen or pencil
Biology Science Notebook/Binder
Text
All grades in biology are cumulative and there will be grades given after each quarter. Assignments will be given weekly (please see agenda on the board in front of the classroom). Within each unit you can expect to see a number of quizzes. Tests (multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, essay and lab based questions will be used to assess your knowledge) will be given after each unit. Quizzes and tests will be announced ahead of time, but on occasion you may get a “pop” quiz.
Grades can be viewed online. Print outs will also be available throughout the year, especially after large projects or tests. I am also available to review your grade with you at any time upon your request.
Grades will be based on the following percentages.
20% = Daily Work
20% = Laboratory
20% = Quizzes
40% = Tests
The semester grade will be based on both your eighteen weeks grade and your final exam grade
85% = eighteen weeks grade
15% = final exam grade
Grading Scale
93 – 96.9 % = A
90 – 92.9 % = A-
87 – 89.9 % = B+
83 – 86.9 % = B
80 – 82.9 % = B-
77 – 79.9 % = C+
73 – 76.9 % = C
70 – 72.9 % = C-
67 – 69.9 % = D+
63 – 66.9 % = D
60 – 62.9 % = D-
< 60% = F

Students are expected to be respectful of themselves and others AT ALL TIMES . It is expected that students will not interfere with the learning process of other students in the classroom. Students whose behavior interferes with the learning process of others will be asked to leave the room and will be referred to the appropriate administrator.
Tardy Policy
Be in class on time. You must be in the room and near your seat when the bell rings. The first two tardies will receive a warning, the third tardy will gain an after school detention with me (must be within three days of the offense) and a call home to your parents, the fourth tardy will be referred to the office for a detention.
Make up work
All work is due on the designated due date. If work is handed in late (unexcused) it will be reduced by 50% (Please be sure to talk with me prior to handing in unexcused work). If you are absent one day, you have one day to make up the work. If you are absent two days, you have two days to make up the work. If you are absent three or more days, please see me for make up work. Some assignments will be corrected in class on the due date. This work cannot be made up for credit if you are present on that day. Students who are absent on that day must have the work into me upon their return. Students are expected to make up quizzes and tests during their study hall time or after school between 2:35 – 3:30 pm. It is your responsibility to make up all work in a timely fashion.
1 st Semester
Introduction
Characteristics of Living organisms
Scientific Theory
Classification
Ecology
Biomes
Energy in ecosystems
Food Chains
Biodiversity
Cells
Microscope
Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic
Cell organelles
Cell Chemistry
Water
Organic vs. inorganic molecules
Four organic compounds
Cell Membrane
Cell Transport
2 nd Semester
Genetics and Evolution
Mendelian genetics
Genetic crosses
Genetic diseases
Genetic engineering
Microbiology
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Immune System
Botany (Plants)
Photosynthesis
Plant structure and function
Zoology (Animals)
Digestion
Circulation
Respiration
Nervous
DNA
DNA replication
Gene expression
Mitosis and Meiosis
Evolution