science class syllabus

Mrs. straton's honors biology class syllabus

jstraton@sharonschools.net

Grading Policy

Expectations

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All expectations outlined by the school are upheld in the classroom including cell phones and headphones.

10%

Room 1502

20%

Employability

Click for the Sharon student handbook for a full list of procedures.

Homework, in class work, activities, etc

Click to see your employability rubric that will be self/teacher graded each quarter

10%

Late work:

Project or Lab Report

-All assignments with deadlines will be posted daily on schoology and in the classroom. Grades are kept up to date on Powerschool...if you see a blank and not a zero, it is not graded yet. *-Per the Handbook: All make-up work must be completed within five (5) school days of a student’s return to school or class unless there are extenuating circumstances which would warrant more time and that time is granted. -Be proactive if you are having trouble with an assignment, are sick or will be out. -Late work will not receive full credit and not be accepted past a week after the due date. You must inform me if you turn in something late on schoology as I will not go back and check for late work.

*There is one major lab report OR project per quarter

60%

Topics:

• Introduction to Biology & Evolution
• Cell Cycle
• DNA & Proteins
• Inheritance
• Biotechnology
• Homeostasis
• Cellular Respiration
• Ecology

*There are no corrections or retakes so make sure to prepare properly.

Tests and Quizzes

Course materials

- A laptop should be brought charged each day to class-A place for taking notes and storing handouts separate from other classes-A textbook will be provided to you as a reference that you can keep at home