Welcome to BiologyWith Ms. Bennett

Let’s get ready to ROCK N’ ROLL!!

Now, for a little bit about you….1. Full Name2. Favorite School Subject3. Extracurricular activities/sports4. One interesting/unique fact about yourself5. If you were to choose one animal to represent

yourself, what would it be? And why?6. Expectations for this course

What can you expect from me? Respect Fairness Preparedness Encouragement Positivity High expectations

What can you expect from this class? An understanding of various biological concepts, including:

Ecology Taxonomy Evolution Cell Processes Plants Animals Genetics Enhanced understanding of scientific method/inquiry

The ability to pass the Biology EOC!! Preparation for future science classes (at high school or collegiate level)

What materials do I need for this class? Dry erase Markers 2 ½ ” - 3” 3-ringed binder with loose leafed paper Tab Dividers (10-15) Post-it notes 1 package of 50-100 standard size notecards Writing utensils w/ erasers

Pencils Colored pens

1 vinyl folder (hole-punched) Reference folder (syllabus, lab safety contract, list of 80

standards to be covered). MAY want page protectors

RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS FOR HAVING ALL MATERIALS BY MONDAY, AUGUST 10th!!

What do I expect from you? A positive attitude EVERYDAY! Hard work; clear effort put forth

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.-Vince Lombardi

RESPECT For others (i.e. classmates, teacher, staff,

etc.) For materials For classroom

SPACE IS LIMITED!! Be aware of your surroundings and space!

What do I expect from you? Arrival to class ON TIME with required

materials Not in your seat when 2nd bell rings =

tardy Lacking required supplies = tardy Failure to begin work on DNA = tardy

No cell phones allowed, unless teacher instructs you of otherwise!

No outside food or drink allowed! Bottled water with a cap will be

permitted.

PROCEDURESWhat is the difference between a procedure and a guideline or rule?

What do I do when I arrive to class?1. Pick up on YELLOW2. Have a seat 3. Review the day’s learning target.4. Review the day’s agenda.5. Begin work on DNA: DO NOW ASSIGNMENT

Posted on SmartBoard Will be provided within a weekly DNA handout.

***MUST have begun completion of these procedures BEFORE THE SECOND BELL RINGS!!!

CONSEQUENCE: TARDY!!!!

What do I do if I need to leave class? Hall Passes = 3 per semester If you need to leave class for any reason

including: Restroom, nurse, office, locker Complete the back of the hall pass (i.e. Name,

Date, Reason for leaving class) Politely ask teacher to sign the back QUIETLY exit classroom, and return promptly Place into designated place on back bulletin

board

***NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

What do I do if I’m absent? Check the folder of the day(s) you were

absent. Located on the back bulletin board.

For DNA: “Absent”

What do I do if I have an off-topic question? Questions are GOOD!! Write them on a post-it note and stick it to the “Parking

Lot” Will be discussed at a later time.

What do I do if Ms. Bennett raises her hand? You should raise your hand, also. You will go “FAR”

F = Freeze (including your mouth) A = All eyes on teacher R = Ready for instruction

What do I do when I leave? Gather ALL of your materials and TAKE

THEM WITH YOU!! Assignments left behind will be discarded.

Return any classroom materials to their appropriate location.

PUSH IN CHAIR!!!

Notebook All student work (Notes, worksheets, etc.) will be

kept in a 3-ringed binger. Notebooks must be in order; each page should be

labeled with corresponding number on table of contents. (List on side board)

A table of contents will be made for each unit and placed in the front of that unit.

Notebook should be kept to review for the final COMPREHENSIVE exam (EOC) If ALL units are kept and in order at end of year, 3 %

points will be added to your overall grade. Notebooks will be checked on Study Guide

Days If not submitted, student may NOT take exam!!!

20 points will be deducted from notebook grade for every day that it is late.

Homework & Grading Attendance/Absences/Makeup Work: According to school policy,

you must make up, within one week, tests, quizzes, and laboratory work missed due to excused absences. Homework assigned prior to an absence must be turned in the day you return, and homework assigned during your absence the day after you return, unless I extend the deadline because of unusual circumstances.

Homework (formative assessment) Policy: Assignments are to be neatly completed on appropriate paper. Late work will receive only partial credit.

In order to ensure that you have the opportunity to be successful on each summative exam, you will NOT be permitted to take the exam if you have any 0’s in the gradebook.

Grade Distribution: 20% Final exam 10% Formative Assignments 70% Summative Assessments 

Grading: Summative Exams

STANDARDS-BASED GRADING! 70% of your final grade will come from scores on

80 learning targets covered in Biology Unit exams will be divided into learning targets

For Example: a unit exam over Ecology will include 12 individual exam scores b/c it assesses you on 12 different learning targets

How many points is this SINGLE exam worth?

How is your grade determined? Based upon # of correct responses

4= 100% 3=75% 2=50% 1=25%

Grading: Summative Exams Re-testing: Students may retest ONCE over

any standard and the highest score will be recorded. In order to retest, students must complete all

assignments for the unit and any additional assignments deemed necessary by the instructor.

Re-tests forms may vary (oral, written essay, multiple choice, etc…) 

Extra Credit Complete Notebook at the end of

year = 3 pts added to overall grade You must have received 100% for EACH

UNIT (i.e. MUST be complete, and ON TIME)

Remind101 sign-up, Hall Passes at the end of the school year, School Supplies by MONDAY AUGUST 10th, other extra credit points TBA.

I am so excited to spend the year with each of you! Be prepared to work hard, and learn a lot! We are in this together!

-Ms. Bennett

Remind 101 lauren.bennett@marion.kyschools.us Remind101: Send a text to (859) 740-1173

Message should read: 1st block: @bennettone 2nd block: @bennetttwo 3rd block: @bennetttre 4th block: @bennettfo 6th block: @bennettsix

***Remind 101 will be used to remind you of upcoming due dates, exams, homework, etc.