Let’s get
ready to
ROCK N’
ROLL!!
Welcome to
Biology
With Ms. Bennett
Now, for a little bit about you….
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Full Name
Favorite School Subject
Extracurricular activities/sports
One interesting/unique fact about yourself
If you were to choose one animal to represent yourself,
what would it be? And why?
Expectations for this course
What can you expect from me?
 Respect
 Fairness
 Preparedness
 Encouragement
 Positivity
 High
expectations
What can you expect from this class?
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An understanding of various biological concepts, including:
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Ecology
Taxonomy
Evolution
Cell Processes
Plants
Animals
Genetics
Enhanced understanding of scientific method/inquiry
The ability to pass the Biology EOC!!
Preparation for future science classes (at high school or collegiate
level)
What materials do I need for
this class?
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Dry erase Markers
2 ½ ” - 3” 3-ringed binder with loose leafed paper
Tab Dividers (10-15)
Post-it notes
1 package of 50-100 standard size notecards
Writing utensils w/ erasers
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1 vinyl folder (hole-punched)
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Pencils
Colored pens
Reference folder (syllabus, lab safety contract, list of 80
standards to be covered).
MAY want page protectors
RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS FOR HAVING ALL MATERIALS BY
MONDAY, AUGUST 10th!!
What do I expect from you?
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A positive attitude EVERYDAY!
Hard work; clear effort put forth
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The price of success is hard work,
dedication to the job at hand, and the
determination that whether we win or
lose, we have applied the best of
ourselves to the task at hand.
-Vince Lombardi
RESPECT
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For others (i.e. classmates, teacher, staff,
etc.)
For materials
For classroom
SPACE IS LIMITED!! Be aware of your
surroundings and space!
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What do I expect from you?
 Arrival
to class ON TIME with required
materials
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Not in your seat when 2nd bell rings = tardy
Lacking required supplies = tardy
Failure to begin work on DNA = tardy
 No
cell phones allowed, unless teacher
instructs you of otherwise!
 No outside food or drink allowed!
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Bottled water with a cap will be permitted.
PROCEDURES
What is the difference between a procedure and a guideline or rule?
What do I do when I arrive to class?
1. Pick up on YELLOW
2. Have a seat
3. Review the day’s learning target.
4. Review the day’s agenda.
5. Begin work on DNA: DO NOW ASSIGNMENT
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Posted on SmartBoard
Will be provided within a weekly DNA handout.
***MUST have begun completion of these procedures BEFORE THE SECOND
BELL RINGS!!!
CONSEQUENCE: TARDY!!!!
What do I do if I need to leave class?
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Hall Passes = 3 per semester
If you need to leave class for any reason
including: Restroom, nurse, office, locker
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Complete the back of the hall pass (i.e. Name,
Date, Reason for leaving class)
Politely ask teacher to sign the back
QUIETLY exit classroom, and return promptly
Place into designated place on back bulletin
board
***NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
What do I do if I’m absent?
 Check
the folder of the day(s) you were
absent.
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Located on the back bulletin board.
 For
DNA: “Absent”
What do I do if I have an
off-topic question?
 Questions
are GOOD!!
 Write them on a post-it note and stick it to the “Parking
Lot”
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Will be discussed at a later time.
What do I do if Ms. Bennett
raises her hand?
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should raise your hand, also.
 You will go “FAR”
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F = Freeze (including your mouth)
A = All eyes on teacher
R = Ready for instruction
What do I do when I leave?
 Gather
ALL of your materials and TAKE
THEM WITH YOU!!
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Assignments left behind will be discarded.
 Return
any classroom materials to their
appropriate location.
 PUSH IN CHAIR!!!
Notebook
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All student work (Notes, worksheets, etc.) will be
kept in a 3-ringed binger.
Notebooks must be in order; each page should be
labeled with corresponding number on table of
contents. (List on side board)
A table of contents will be made for each unit and
placed in the front of that unit.
Notebook should be kept to review for the final
COMPREHENSIVE exam (EOC)
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Notebooks will be checked on Study Guide Days
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If ALL units are kept and in order at end of year, 3
% points will be added to your overall grade.
If not submitted, student may NOT take exam!!!
20 points will be deducted from notebook grade
for every day that it is late.
Homework & Grading
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Attendance/Absences/Makeup Work: According to
school policy, you must make up, within one week, tests,
quizzes, and laboratory work missed due to excused
absences. Homework assigned prior to an absence must
be turned in the day you return, and homework assigned
during your absence the day after you return, unless I
extend the deadline because of unusual circumstances.
Homework (formative assessment) Policy: Assignments
are to be neatly completed on appropriate paper. Late
work will receive only partial credit.
In order to ensure that you have the opportunity to be
successful on each summative exam, you will NOT be
permitted to take the exam if you have any 0’s in the
gradebook.
 Grade
Distribution:
 20% Final exam
 10% Formative Assignments
 70% Summative Assessments
Grading: Summative Exams
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STANDARDS-BASED GRADING!
70% of your final grade will come from scores on
80 learning targets covered in Biology
Unit exams will be divided into learning targets
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For Example: a unit exam over Ecology will include
12 individual exam scores b/c it assesses you on
12 different learning targets
How many points is this SINGLE exam worth?
How is your grade determined?
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Based upon # of correct responses
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4= 100%
3=75%
2=50%
1=25%
Grading: Summative Exams
 Re-testing:
Students may retest ONCE over any
standard and the highest score will be
recorded.
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In order to retest, students must complete all
assignments for the unit and any additional
assignments deemed necessary by the instructor.
Re-tests forms may vary (oral, written essay,
multiple choice, etc…)
Extra Credit
 Complete
Notebook at the end of year =
3 pts added to overall grade
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You must have received 100% for EACH UNIT
(i.e. MUST be complete, and ON TIME)
 Remind101
sign-up, Hall Passes at the end
of the school year, School Supplies by
MONDAY AUGUST 10th, other extra credit
points TBA.
I am so excited to spend the year with each of you! Be
prepared to work hard, and learn a lot! We are in this
together!
-Ms. Bennett
Remind 101
 lauren.bennett@marion.kyschools.us
 Remind101:
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Send a text to (859) 740-1173
Message should read:
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block: @bennettone
 2nd block: @bennetttwo
 3rd block: @bennetttre
 4th block: @bennettfo
 6th block: @bennettsix
***Remind 101 will be used to remind you of
upcoming due dates, exams, homework,
etc.