1st Day Protocol

Green schedules. Does it say Mr. Garza?

Now, let’s take roll! **BCTAL busses WILL run today and they are in the front of the school. **

WELCOME TO BIOLOGY

Expectations

Be prepared for class. Follow directions the first time they are

given. Food and drink put away.

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times.

Stay on task during all work times. Use positive and appropriate voice

tone, body language, and words when interacting.

Consequences

1. Verbal warning.2. Student Conference3. D-Hall assigned and

parent/guardian/coach notified.4. Referral to assistant principal and

parent/guardian/coach is notified.

**Some actions are 3rd/4th level offenses automatically. ***

Restroom Policy

You may not leave the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class

You may not leave during direct instruction

Otherwise, ask permission, sign the sheet in the Procedures Binder, take the pass, leave your phone with Mr. Garza.

You ONLY get 1 Restroom Pass every 6 weeks……use them wisely. (Extra Credit?) Go to the restroom before!!!

Tardy Policy

Starting Friday, you will not be admitted to the room without a tardy pass.

Remember 3 tardies = 1 absence

Technology Expectations

NO cell phones or headphones/earbuds. Period. Must be in a bag, pocket, or purse before you walk into my classroom. I don’t want to see them.

1st Warning – This is your warning. 1st Offense–device held until end of day, returned

to student. 2nd Offense—device held by student services,

returned to parent ONLY. Office referral filled out for student.

*Student refusal to give up the device will prompt principal involvement to come retrieve it.*

Supplies for Class

Buff Binder (3 pieces of construction paper)

Paper and Pencil and Erasers Paper Folder ($0.25) 2 Packs of Index Cards (1 me/1 you) Pencil Bag or Ring or Rubber Bands Lab Fees $3 2 Boxes of Kleenex

Entering Class

Have all materials ready at your table.

Be in your seat by the tardy bell!

Get started on the bell work.Have homework turned into class tray.**This should be done BEFORE bell**

Exiting Class

Clean- up AreaSit in your assigned seat!Wait to be dismissed by Mr. Garza**Sixth period stack chairs**

Grading

Daily grades: You will have a minimum of 9 daily grades. These could include quizzes, vocabulary quizzes, labs, group work. At the end of each grading term, I will “drop” your lowest daily grade.

Major Grades: You will have a minimum of 3 major grades each grading period. Two of the major grades will be tests that will cover the material we’ve been discussing. Other major grades will either be a paper and/or projects. The topics for these assignments will vary.

REDO POLICY

* Test grades of 69 or below MUST be redone within 5 school days (unless at end of 6 weeks)* The maximum grade earned will be an 80%* Done during tutorials*One chance only*Applies for quizzes as well

 

 

Tutorial Schedule

Tutorials before school (7:00-7:20am) in Portable 101A with Mr. Garza.

Tutorials after school (2:45-3:30pm) in Portable 101A with the available biology teacher that day. Not on Tuesdays!

Absence Policy

If your absence is not excused, you will have 3 days to make up the assignment. (Major Grades)

If you’ve been absent for more than a week, plan to come for a tutorial to get the work.

If you are absent prior to a project/test, and it was previously assigned, you are still responsible for it on the date it is due.

It’s your job to ask for make-up work, come to tutorials if you need help, and turn your work in on time.

If you know you’re going to be out, let me know and I’ll get you work ahead of time if I can

Late Work

1st Day Late = 30% taken off from graded work

2nd Day Late = 50% taken off from graded work

3rd Day Late = Assignment will not be accepted

Photo Assignment

You are going to take of picture of something that describes BIOLOGY to you, print it or email to me enrique.garza@birdvilleschools.net , and turn in to me. Must include: ANYTHING! Must be school appropriate Related to Biology Print on computer at home or school

library DUE Friday (August 28, 2015 –

SPIRIT DAY!!!)

I.B.B. – Interactive Buff Binder

You will need to dedicate a section of your “Buff Binder” to Biology. It will consist of daily Bellworks/Exit Tickets, Cornell Notes,

Handouts, Assignments, Labs, Homework, and Quizzes. 3 Sections (separate with construction paper) – Bellwork, Quizzes,

Notes Do NOT throw anything away unless I have said to do so. We will go into great detail as to how this is set up and maintained.

The I.B.B. is a powerful tool to help you be successful. Without it, you will most definitely fail this class.

If at any time during the six weeks you misplace your I.B.B., you will have to come before or after school to recopy the whole thing and repeat the missing work.

Expect surprise I.B.B. checks twice a Six-Weeks. (Counts as major Quiz Grades)

CHALUPA!!!

One Pager – All About Me

Must Use Color! Name – Large and in creative font Symbolic Border 5 essential words that relate/describe to

you Draw 2 visual words Place favorite quote on page Other items to include –

Schedule Date of Birth

All About You…….

What activities are you involved in or plan to become involved in at Haltom High School?

What activities are you involved in outside of school? What is your favorite subject? What is your least favorite subject? What are your plans for after high school? What is your favorite university? Who is in your family? Do you have pets? What is your favorite color? Do you like to play video games? What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite musician/band?