Class Policies

Mrs. Amy Tassin

Biology Honors, Biology II (Anatomy & Physiology), Biology II AP

2010-2011

 

 

Students are required to bring the following materials to class on a daily basis:

 

Class Policies    

  1. Students must be seated in their desk at the second bell to be considered on time for class.
  2. All students are required to take notes in class.
  3. Only materials for biology are to be out during class.
  4. Book bags belong on the floor UNDER the desk and out of any walking area.
  5. Text books for Biology Honors and Biology II are state text books. These must be covered and cannot be written in. Students are responsible for the condition of the text books.
  6. Students are expected to keep up with reading assignments (refer to 9 weeks syllabus).
  7. Students are never permitted to put heads down.
  8. Vandalism to the classroom equipment or furnishings will not be tolerated.
  9. Students are expected to treat each other in a respectful manner.

 

Computers

  1. The computers in the classroom are for Biology work only and may not be used without permission..
  2. All students are required to obtain a password from the computer lab by the specified deadline.
  3. Unauthorized use of the school’s equipment (ie, non-biology work, vandalism, graffiti, etc.) will be handled with the cooperation of the discipline office.
  4. All rules and regulations of the computer usage agreement are to be followed.

 

Grading

  1. The report card grade will be calculated as follows:
    • 30%   Homework, Quizzes, Lab work
    • 40%   Tests
    • 30%   Exam
  2. Jesuit’s grade scale:

o   A        90 – 100

o   B        82 – 89

o   C        75 – 81

o   D       70 – 74

o   F        69 and under

  1. No grades will be dropped in calculating a student’s average.
  2. Each student is expected to keep a record of his own grades.
  3. Tests and exams will be kept on file by the teacher but all other assignments will be returned to the student to take home.
  4. Students will be given time during class to review a test or exam. 

 

Homework, Quizzes, and Laboratory

  1. Students will take quizzes DAILY.
  2. All written assignments are to be done neatly.
  3. All assignments are to be turned in on time.  Failure to turn in assignments on time will result in zero credit earned on that assignment.
  4. Grading on assignments will reflect understanding of concepts, following directions, and use of correct grammar and spelling.
  5. A ruler must be used for any graph or chart constructed without a computer.
  6. Dissection participation is required. Students may be permitted to choose their own lab partner.  At least one member of the lab group is required to handle the specimen.
  7. Dissection grades are based on a student's knowledge of the material.
  8. Laboratory work will be assessed with quizzes, tests, and exams.
  9. Any vandalism, misuse of lab equipment, etc. will be handled with the assistance of the discipline office.
  10. Students may be required to supply items such as scissors, glue or tape for lab exercises.

 

Tests

  1. Tests generally cover lecture material, information from labs, etc.
  2. Timed laboratory tests will be scheduled as separate tests or as part of a unit test.
  3. Tests are composed of both objective and subjective questions.

 

Make-up Work

  1. Refer to the syllabus for reading assignments and dates for all labs and tests.
  2. Assignments must be obtained from the instructor, as they may not necessarily be the one given in class.
  3. Ordinarily, make-up labs will be scheduled by the instructor after school only.  Students involved in extra-curricular activities will need to make arrangements if necessary.
  4. Make up tests will be scheduled only after school or during lunch on Monday or Friday (depending on instructor's schedule).
  5. All tests must be made up prior to the quarter exam.
  6. Make-up tests may be essay in format.
  7. Make-up quiz grades will be assigned the same score on the scheduled test which covers the quiz material. No separate make-up quizzes will be scheduled.

 

Exams

  1. Exams are comprehensive for the quarter.
  2. Biology I Honors exemptions may be earned for the final exam only.  In order to earn an exemption, a student MUST have a 90 average or higher EACH quarter. 
  3. Senior exemptions may be given during the midterm exam and the final exam.  In order to qualify for the midterm exam, a student must have a 90 average or higher for 1st and 2nd quarter.  To be exempt for the final exam, a student must have a 90 average or higher for the 3rd and 4th quarter.

 

Office Hours

  1. Students requesting help outside of class should make an appointment. However, for short questions, I am available most days from 7:15 - 7:40 am and 3:00 – 3:15 pm in the 3rd floor science office or in room 315.
  2. Students needing help during the lunch hour should make an appointment in advance.

 

Contacting the instructor

  1. Send email to tassin@jesuitnola.org (Preferred method of contact.)
  2. Parents requesting grade information may email the instructor, leave a voice mail, or make the request through the counselor’s office.