Biology
Mrs. Hunter

I am looking forward to you being in my biology class during the 2012-2013 school year. I am sure we will have a great semester with cooperation from both you and me. It is your responsibility to keep up with assignments and to do your best at all times. It is my responsibility to teach you the material required, to the best of my ability, giving you any assistance you may require. This means a lot of work for both of us. My goal is that every member of this class leaves with a good basis for the future as well as an acceptable grade average.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Students are to be in their seat before the tardy bell begins to ring.
2. Students are to be prepared each day with the necessary materials listed below.
3. Pencils should be sharpened before the tardy bell. If you borrow a pencil/pen from me I will require collateral of some kind, ie. shoe, book, watch, etc.
4. Remain seated unless otherwise instructed.
5. Take care of your world--- No writing on desks, no trash thrown on the floor, no food, candy, or drink in the classroom.
6. Do not converse without permission.
7. Treat the school personnel and each other with consideration and respect. (Be careful with your language.)
8. Keep all four chair legs on the floor.
9. No cell phones or ipods visible during class.
10. Stay in your seat until the class bell rings!!!
Necessary Daily Supplies:
1. Three ring binder notebook.
2. Loose leaf notebook paper.
3. Pens, and #2 Pencils.
4. Colored pencils or markers. (Extra Credit)
Attendance/Make-up Work:
Regular attendance is necessary to be successful in biology class. If you are absent, consult the syllabus for assignments. All missed assignments and notes must be made up. (Refer to the Code of Conduct.) If you anticipate an absence, see me to get your assignment. All make-up work is to be turned in accordance to the system policy (add one day to the amount of days missed; example: if you miss two days of this class, you have three school days to make up the work.) This policy does not apply to absences from class for SGA meetings; school sponsored field trips, guidance visits, etc. Be sure that you see me before going to the aforementioned activities so that I can give you your assignments. You will be held responsible for the assignments even if you fail to see me. If you need to go to guidance or the office, YOU NEED TO GET PERMISSION FROM ME FIRST. NOTE: YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO MAKE-UP EXCUSED ABSENCES!!! (school policy)
Homework:
Homework is an important component and will be assigned every night. I will check homework on a regular basis. When I check homework, it is due before the tardy bell or I will not accept it. Therefore, late work is NOT accepted.
Quarterly Average:
Quiz average = 20% Homework = 30%
Classwork/Lab = 20% Tests = 30%
*Projects are equal to a test grade.*
Classroom Procedures:
Upon entering the classroom, check the board, or overhead projector to find out what you should be doing. Please place book bags underneath your desk, not beside the desk. Have required materials on your desk and be ready to work for the entire period. Do not work on any other subject during biology class.
Tardy Policy:
You are tardy if you are NOT in this room, when the tardy bell BEGINS to ring. If you are tardy quietly take your seat as to not disturb the class. If you have a note, hand it to me as you take your seat. I will follow the school wide tardy policies so please do not come to class tardy.
You will be allowed to go to the restroom/water fountain 3 times a quarter. If you have a medical condition that requires you to need to use the restroom, or leave the class frequently I need to have that documentation on file. Students that do not use the three bathroom/water passes will have those points added onto your final quarter grade average.

Tutorial Sessions:
I will establish office hours later in the semester so that I can assist students on an individual basis. Please take advantage of these help sessions so that you will not fall behind in your biology class. Students who stay will receive a homework pass for an assignment of their choice.
Study Groups:
You are encouraged to form small study groups. These groups could provide you support, help on homework, help when preparing for tests, and even to find out what you missed if absent. These study groups have the potential to be an excellent resource both academically and socially.
The Internet:
There are many sources of science help that can be found on the “information highway.” If you have internet access, you can find many places to help you get started and review so that you can become comfortable with the information. If you find any useful sites please feel free to share them with me and your fellow classmates. Your book provides many useful sites- go to- www.glencoe.com for each chapter.
Students whose grades fall below a C average will be required to attend a Personal Education Plan Conference along with their parents. This PEP conference will outline some areas that I as your teacher, you as the student, and your parents can work together on to bring your average to at least a C. This is all in an effort to assure that you perform to the best of your ability in the class and score at least a Level III or IV on your End of Course (EOC) Test. Students must have an active PEP in order to retest on exam retest day.

I hope that we will have a very interesting and enjoyable year together. Feel free to ask questions in class or refer to my EDU 2.0 site for class assignments. If you need to contact me please do so via email at: hunterag@rss.k12.nc.us , or phone: 704-855-7297 ext. 2131.

Let’s get started working. Together we can accomplish great things!

Mrs. Allyson Hunter
Biology Teacher
Jesse C. Carson High School

I have read and understand all the policies set up for Mrs. Hunter’s Biology class. If I have questions I will contact Mrs. Hunter by school phone, email, or written note.

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