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I. CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE
Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Laiken Lopez(106), Erik Michael(106), Taylor Rushing(105), Jessie Pa(103), Brookelyn Maib(102), Waylen Fairbanks(101), Joe Heitman(101), Alexis Perry(101), Mitchell Boyd(100), Jason Carlstrom(100), Dylan White(100)
Test - Ecology Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Jacob Clawson(107), Joe Heitman(107), Rachel Bishop(103),Andrew Vezzani(103), Al Rasmussen(103), Jason Carlstrom(101), Laiken Lopez(101), Collin Buckell(100), Erik Michael(100), Taylor Rushing(100),
TEST - Population BiologyCongratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test. Andrew Vezzani(104), Jason Carlstrom(102), Anthony Peterson(102), Eddy OMalley(101), Mitch Boyd(100), Daisy Rosenbaum(100)
Test - Biomes
Test - Biochemistry Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Andrew Vezzani(104), Anthony Peterson(102), Jason Carlstrom(100)
Test - Cells Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Andrew Fallon(104), Erick Michael(104), Cody Comer(103), Collin Buckell(102), Laiken lopez(100), Andrew Vezzani(100)
SECOND SEMESTER
TEST - MITOSIS Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Andrew Vezzani(104), Morgan Holman(103), Jacob Clawson(101), Andrew Fallon(101, Rachel Bishop(100), Jessie Pa(100)
TEST - GENETICS Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Dylan White(105), Megan Olson(104),Mitchell Boyd(103), Collin Buckell(103), Jacob Clawson(103), Cody Comer(103),Aaron Mann(102), Dylan Balshuesman(101),Emily Baldado(101), Laiken Lopez(101), Taylor Rushing(101), Areli Villegas(100)
TEST - PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - 26 March Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Jacob Clawson(102), Ashley Holland(102), Aaron Mann(102), Jessie Pa(102), Darrian Creamer(101), Chris Smith(101), Dylan White(101), Erick Michael(100), Waylon Fairbanks(100), Andrew Vezzani(100)
EXTRA CREDIT TEST
Chapters 10, 12, 21
OR Chapters 10, 21, 22
Test Classification
Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Jessie Pa(114), Dylan White(110), Andrew Vezzani(106), Emily Baldado(101)(/B)
Test Comparative Skeleton
Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Rachel Bishop(111), Al Rasmussen(111),Lakiken Lopez(110), Jessie Pa(109), Jason Carlstrom(108), Jacob Clawson(108), Anthony Peterson(108), Andrew Vezzani(108), Collin Buckell(106), Chris Mose(105),Trevor Collins(102), Lukes Hess(102), Ashley Holland(102), Samantha Randall(102), Cleo Hagen(101), Taylor Hoefle(101), Alexis Perry(100), Connor Rachette(100), Rebecca Stafford(100), Dylan White(100)
TEST Chapter 14 - History of Life
Congratulations to the following students who earned 100% or higher on the test.
Jessie Pa(104), Andrew Vezzani(103), Erick Michael(102),Eddy OMalley(102), Cody Comer(101), Cleo Hagen(101), Aaron Mann(101),Jordan Vota(101), Emily Baldado(100), Jason Carlsom(100), Connor Knecht(100), Laiken Lopez(100), John Morton(100), Dylan White(100)
1. Test grades represent how a student performed relative to their class. An individual’s grade is calculated by dividing the number of points she/he earned by the highest number of points earned by a fellow classmate. Hence, someone in the class will always have earned a grade of 100%.
2. Quizzes are on the most recent material being presented in class. Quizzes are a good indication if the student is studying on a regular basis. With an alternating schedule (every other day) it is very important that students review every night before coming to class.
3. Behavior and Effort are evaluated by observing the points earned during tutorial. A student will earn 10 points per tutorial if they arrive on time and are quiet for the 45 minutes of tutorial. A student will lose 5 points if they are tardy and 3 points for being noisy or disruptive. Example – if a student is tardy and is too noisy, he/she will have 2 pts. out of 10 pts. for tutorial.
4. Book work (BW) is always due on the day of the test for full credit. The book work assignments consist of a list of vocabulary terms and a list of questions to be answered from the book. At times they are checked for progressing in a timely manner and will receive an ink stamp to indicate they are working on their homework.
5. Worksheets (WS) are always due on the day of the test. Worksheets are copied from a publisher workbook or other published work.
6. The 15 point score for the Notebook means the student has a notebook with dividers, syllabus, lab book, and all reference materials present.
7. The Miscellaneous points column is for extra credit points.
8. All missing or late assignments since the last progress report should be stapled to the back of this progress report.
9.Symbols: mi - missing, ex – excused absence, unex – unexcused absence
2.Grading: Your grade will be determined by the total number of points accumulated from all assignments and assessments. Points are given for the following:
Tests, quizzes, notebook, lab journal, lab reports, special assignments (readings, current events, field notes, etc.), research projects and attendance.
3. The school’s attendance policy will be enforced in this class. You will be considered tardy if you are not sitting in your assigned seat and preparing for classroom activities at the time of the bell. No late work will be accepted due to an unexcused tardy or absence. It will be your responsibility to obtain instructions for making up late work due to an excused tardy or absence – BE PROACTIVE. All missing assignments due to an excused absence must be turned in within three days following the absence. Missing assignments should be stapled to the back of the most current progress report.
Percentage points given for tests and assignments are translated into a letter grade according to the following scale:
A = 94 to 100% C+ = 77%
A- = 90% C = 74%
B+ = 87% C- = 70%
B = 84% D+ = 67%
B- = 80% D = 64%
A few comments about testing:
1. Tests will be announced 3 days prior to the test day.
2. If you are absent on the day of the test, you are responsible to make up the test outside of class time (tutorial period or after school tutorial).
3. If you are absent on the test day or the day preceding the test, you must make up the test on the first returning day to class. You may also miss out on any extra credit questions given on the day of the test. If you were absent more than two days before the test, you will need to arrange a make-up test day on the first day back from the absences. If the above mentioned test make-up requirements are not met, then only with the instructors permission and an excused absence, you may make up the missing test with a grade not exceeding 64%.
4. If you areabsent on the day of a quiz, you may earn extra points by participating in extra credit assignments.
5. All students are strongly encouraged to attend test reviews after school on the day preceding the test and at 7:00 AM on the day of the test.
4.Supplies:
a. Paper, pencil, color pencils, and metric ruler.
b. A 3-ring binder with the following five dividers:
* Resources - contains course syllabus, instructions on writing laboratory reports and making biological illustrations, and a list of common Latin roots.
* Lecture notes - daily notes and handouts.
* Chapter book work – vocabulary and bookwork questions.
* Chapter Assignments – handouts, worksheets, video notes and journal notes
* Progress reports and quizzes.
c. One bound notebook (Mead Composition) or spiral notebooks (70 page minimum) which will serve as a lab journal
d. Colored pencils, metric ruler
5.Schedule:
First Semester
*Introduction to the biological sciences
*Scientific method
*Ecology and resource management
*Biochemistry and energetics
*Cellular Biology
Second Semester
*Genetics - inheritance, protein synthesis and genetic engineering
*Classification (systematic approach)
*Special topics:
*Comparative Skeletal Systems
*Comparative Circulatory Systems
*Disease and Parasites
6.Office hours:
2:05 PM to 4:00 PM by appointment.
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM by appointment.
After School Study/Tutoring:
If needed, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM, I will be holding volunteer and assigned study sessions. If a student is not being productive, has poor attendance, or if they are being a disruption during class, they will be assigned to the after school study group for tutoring.
If there are any questions, do not hesitate to call me during office hours at Peninsula High School (530- 4444) or E-mail me at Millsj@peninsula.wednet.edu (best method)
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