BIOLOGY
PROCEDURES AND SYLLABUS
Teacher: Ana Detzcl
School Phone Number: 236-2000
Email: akdetzel@episd.org
"At Coronado High School we take academic integrity seriously. Therefore, any student caught cheating will
receive a zero."
Class Rules:
1. Be respectful of other students and all materials in the classroom—disrespectful behavior
will not be tolerated
2. Be in your seat when the bell rings.
3. Come to class prepared—bring all materials
4. NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE LAB
5. Speak at appropriate times using appropriate language
6. Teacher’s desk and store room is off limits
7. Horseplay will not be tolerated
8. NO GUM WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM
9. No make-up or grooming in class
10. The bell does not dismiss you
11. Compliance with all EPISD/Coronado rules in the student handbook, especially dress
code and electronics
Consequences:
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1st Offense: Verbal warning
2nd Offense: Teacher/student conference and phone call to parents
3rd Offense: Parent/teacher conference
4th Offense: Discipline Referral
Any severe violation or disruption will result in an immediate referral.
Materials:
1. Textbook
a. Biology by Prentice Hall will be available as a class set
b. A flexbook will be available by January
2. Lined notebook paper
3. Bring either tissue box, hand soap, hand sanitizer or lotion for extra credit.
4. Pen/pencil
a. If a student uses a pen, it must be blue or black ink only on any work that is to be
turned in for grading
b. Failure to use blue or black ink will result in a loss of 5 pts. for the assignment
Grading:
1. Daily Work 40%
a. This includes all homework, class work and labs.
b. Students who miss labs will not be required to make up the lab, but will have an
alternate assignment
c. One extra day will be given for late work but 20 points will be docked
2. Tests 30%
a. This includes the notebook.
b. Students will be notified of all unit tests one week before the exam date
c. Students will be given a written review for all unit tests at least 3 days before the
exam date
d. The day before the exam, the teacher will go over the review
e. Students absent the day before an exam are expected to take the test upon their
return to school
f. Retakes will be allowed based on individual basis
3. Quizzes 20%
4. Nine Weeks Test 10%
GT Students:
1. GT students in regular biology classes must, by state law, have differentiation in the
curriculum
2. Students that are coded as GT students will, therefore, have extra assignments and a
project throughout the nine weeks
Make-Ups/Tutoring:
1. Any student requiring to make up a test must schedule time either before school or at
lunch
2. Make up work is the responsibility of the student
3. The student will have one day for every excused absence to make up the work
4. Ms. Detzcl will be available for tutoring before school or at lunch time (A lunch)
Contracts:
1. Due to the inherit danger of working in a science lab, all students will be required to
review the laboratory safety rules and keep a copy of these rules in their notebook
2. In addition, all students must have a lab safety rule contract signed by the student and
their parent on file with Ms. Detzcl
3. Failure to return the contract will result in loss of lab privileges and a grade of 0 for the
lab activity
4. In addition, a dissection contract will be sent home and must be on file with Ms. Detzcl
prior to dissections
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above classroom rules:
Student Signature
Date
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Parent Signature
Date