Major Topics (are subject to change):
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Honors Biology-319
Introduction to Biology (Chapter 1)
Ecology (Chapter 3,4,5)
Chemistry (Chapter 2)
Biochemistry (Chapter 2)
Microscopes and Cells (Chapter 7)
Digestion (Chapter 30)
1st Semester
Dr. Bleile
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Follow all District 155 school policies
(tardies, absences, coats, hats, etc…)
RESPECT other students’ right to learn!
RESPECT the teacher’s right to teach!
RESPECT the personal property & space of others!
Follow ALL laboratory safety guidelines!
No Cell phones in class (unless specified by the teacher)
Materials needed:
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Textbook
Spiral or lined paper for notes
Writing tool (pencil or pen)
Folder or three ring binder- to keep labs, quizzes, and worksheets
Calculator
Composition Notebook
Grades:
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Summative Assessment: (90% of final grade)
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The student’s comprehensive knowledge of information and application of classroom material at the time of
the examination.
o Unit Exams (tests)
Can retake a standard(s) on a unit exam if the student has earned below an 80% on that standard and once
the student has completed the following:
 Retake contract and all assignments for that standard.
 Needs to be completed one week after return of test
 No retakes the last week of the quarter
Formative Assessment: (10% of grade)
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Student’s ability to work with and practice applying the fundamental skills of biology.
Examples:
 Quizzes
 Formal/informal laboratory reports
 Practice worksheets and/or activities
 Projects
 Presentations
100-97.5% A+
97.49-92.5% A
92.49-90.0% A-
89.99-87.5% B+
79.99-77.5% C+
87.49-82.5% B
77.49-72.5% C
82.49-80.0% B72.49-70.0% C59.99% and Below F
69.99-67.5% D+
67.49-62.5% D
62.49-60.0% D-
Absent Work:
1. If absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the notes, and ask for other materials you missed.
All handouts will be in the back of the room in a folder marked 3rd, 5th Honors Biology.
2. Check my home page through the school web site for Learning standards, notes, and reviews.
for each unit.
Make-up. Quizzes, Tests, & Help:
1. Free Periods: 1st (M,T,W,F), 2nd , 6th (Lunch), 8th (T)
2. Academic Assistance 1st Per. on Thursday
3. Schedule help before or after school
4. Missed quizzes and test can be made up in test make-up room.
How to reach me:
1. Telephone: Prairie Ridge H.S. (815) 479-0404 ext. 5444 (voicemail)
2. Email: mbleile@d155.org I check it multiple times throughout the day).
Lab Guidelines:
1. Be familiar with the: lab safety guidelines, clean up procedures, lab equipment, and lab technique so
you can work safety and efficiently in the laboratory.
2. You will be assigned a lab partner. You are expected to work with your partner at all times unless
specified by Dr. Bleile. We will change partners after each unit.
3. You may work with you lab partner to answer questions on the lab, but they need to be in your own
words.
4. No eating or drinking in lab unless specified by the teacher.
5. Data tables, graphs, and diagrams must be labeled.
6. Keep completed and graded labs to us as resources for quizzes and tests.
 It is your responsibility to get help, if you feel you don’t understand the
information! Please ask for help!
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