 | MARIT GLENNEhttp://my.uen.org/9280marit.glenne@granite.k12.ut.us |
| Parent Notes MS GLENNES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ROOM 309 HONORS BIOLOGY (1st and 2nd Period) Consultation Period: 5th Period Textbook: Prentice Hall Biology 2008 Edition E-mail: Marit.Glenne@granite.k12.ut.us Dear Parents and Students: WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Biology Core Curriculum has two primary goals: (1) students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students’ curiosity will be sustained as they develop and refine the abilities associated with scientific inquiry. The Biology Core has three major concepts for the focus of instruction: (1) the structures in all living things occur as a result of necessary functions, (2) interactions of organisms in an environment are determined by the biotic and abiotic components of the environment, (3) evolution of species occurs over time and is related to the environment in which the species live. Biological science is not just for those who have traditionally succeeded in science subjects, and is not just for those who will choose science-related careers. In a world of rapidly expanding knowledge and technology, all students must gain the skills they will need to understand and function responsibly and successfully in the world. The Biology Core provides skills in a context that enables students to experience the joy of doing science. Visit http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/sci/secondary/BiologyCore.swf for further information. REQUIRED ITEMS: 1. Three-prong expandable binders (one for each quarter)(Science Notebooks) - dividers with tabs to separate units, also create a title page for each unit - loose-leaf paper for notes (3 hole punched paper works best) - assignment tracker that I will give you (to keep track of assignments) 2. Pencils(sharpen before class starts), pens, colored pencils, ruler, calculator 3. Textbook (you will need a book cover), please bring textbook to class each day. Remember that each student is responsible for the textbook issued, a charge will result if the book is lost or damaged. Bar code will identify your assigned book, DO NOT damage the bar code. 4. A notebook that you can use daily for starters, PLEASE start the period by checking the whiteboard for a starter…. Write the date down and the question, then answer the question in your own words. Your Starter notebook will be checked periodically. Points will be given towards your grade. STUDENTS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE MY CLASSROOM RULES: 1. Be RESPECTFUL at all times 2. Be on TIME – that means in your seat BEFORE the tardy bell rings! 3. Be PREPARED (Bring Textbook, pencil, paper, 3-prong binder, etc.) 4. Stay in your ASSIGNED seat. 5. RAISE your hand to ask and answer questions, or to leave your seat. 6. DO NOT disrupt the learning opportunities of anyone. 7. ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. Your CITIZENSHIP grade will be affected by Tardies and Absences as informed in the student planner, as well as, your behavior in class. To receive Honor Citizenship you must also participate in classroom discussions, activities, be helpful and follow classroom rules, and, of course, behave well. CONSEQUENCES when NOT complying with the above expectation, I will : 1. Give verbal warning (2) 2. Give Time-out in another classroom. 3. Give Time-out to Office/ and contact parent/guardian 4. Advice administration/contact parent/ 5. Administrative action/parent contact/After school detention/ CLASSROOM, HOMEWORK, AND LATEWORK: Daily classroom participation with assignments, homework, as well as, any term project, and Science Notebook will account for approximately 60%, tests and quizzes 40%. Late work will receive half credit until the end of a unit. No late work or extra credit will be accepted the last two weeks of any quarter. If absent due to illness you will have three days to make-up any missed assignment. Assignments due when absences are the results of field trips, sports activities, vacation, etc. need to be turned in early, not after the absence, unless you have talked to me and I have said otherwise. It is your responsibility to obtain missed assignments. Check the white board and the Assignment in Progress Poster in my room for those. If you need further information, please arrange to see me before or after school. Tests missed must be made up before or after school, please schedule test taking as soon as possible after your absence. GRADE BREAKDOWN BY PERCENTAGES: A 94% - 100% C 76% - 74% A- 93% - 90% C- 73% - 70% B+ 89% - 87% D+ 69% - 67% B 86% - 84% D 66% - 64% B- 83% - 80% D- 63% - 60% C+ 79% - 77% F below 59% EXTRA CREDIT: I occasionally give students an opportunity for extra credit. Students need to listen carefully to those opportunities, I do not give many. Extra credit when given must be turned in on the day due. LETS HAVE A GREAT YEAR! Detach and return lower part when signed – keep disclosure statement in your 3-prong binder for reference. Turn in before or on 5th September, 2007. Name _________________________________________________ Period________________________________Date_____________ I have reviewed the Disclosure Statement with Class Responsibilities and Grading for Ms Glenne’s Biology Class with: (Student’s name)___________________________________ I can be reached at_________________________________(day telephone number) Parent Signature___________________________________ Date__________________ Comments: |