Expectations



//This handout is given to all students on the first day of class. It should be kept as the front page in the student's notebook.//

Classroom rules:
1. Arrive in the classroom on time. You should be in your seat when the bell rings. 2. Treat your peers, teacher and classroom with respect. Respectful language and respectful behavior. 3. Have your homework and class assignments done on time. 4. Do not talk to your classmates when the teacher is talking. 5. All homework and assignments must be turned in on the due date. You should expect to have homework every night. 6. Come to class prepared, every day, with your pen or pencil, notebook and textbook. 7. You will remain in your seats until your teacher dismiss you from class.

Cell phone and MP3 Player policy.
1. NO CELL PHONES!!! 2. MP3 players are only allowed during individual quiet work. 3. Cell phones that are also MP3 players are not allowed.

Absences
1. Upon returning to the class check the absentee folder and with your classmates for any missed materials. Turn in any assignment that were due while you were out of class. 2. If you missed the day before a test or quiz you should ASSUME that you will be taking the exam or quiz immediately when you return to class.

Missed and late work
1. All assignments should be completed on time. 2. Late assignments will be accepted up to one week late. Assignments that are more than a week late will not be accepted for credit. 3. Late homework will lose points when turned in after the due date. 4. Lab reports and projects will lose 10% of their points per day. 5. Second-Chance Learning: Students may retake/re-do a maximum of two assignments/quizzes/tests per marking term. These must be redone on the student’s personal time (before or after school.)

Grading
1. You will be graded on a cumulative points system. 2. Your final grade for the class will equal 50% Marking Term 1 + 50% Marking Term 2. Each term will conclude with a project and class presentation. 3. Within each unit you will earn points by answering daily questions, homework, labs, participation, unit study guides, projects, quizzes and tests. Extra Credit assignments will be made available throughout the term.

Cheating and Plagarism
Cheating and Plagarism are taken very seriously in this class. Any plagarism of an assignment (which includes copying from other students) or cheating on an exam will result in a grade of zero with no possibility of making up the exam or assignment.

Lab Safety
Students must be on their best behavior during labs. Any misbehavior or inappropriate behavior will result in a zero for the lab. Students can not participate in labs if their behavior poses a danger to themselves or their classmates.

Checking grades
Students and parents may check assignments and grades through parent portal. Central Bucks School District Parent Portal may be accessed through the class website or through the school’s website.

Class Website
Please check the class website, http:www.mybiologyclass.net for useful resources, class materials and the dates of upcoming tests and quizzes.

Classroom procedures:
1. Arrive in the classroom before the bell rings. Go to your assigned seat. 2. Check the “What are we doing today” board to see what assignments should be placed in the “in bin” 3. Check the homework board and record it in your planner. 4. Take out your daily questions sheet and answer the daily warm-up that will be on the front board. 5. At the end of class make sure that you have recorded the homework assignment. 6. Answer the cool-down question on your daily question sheet. 7. You are to remain seated until the teacher dismisses you from class.