My name is Mr. Franks and I teach Biology I and Introduction to Biology (Pre-biology). If your child is in Biology I, this will be a very important year for your child and I
encourage your participation. Please help me make this semester in Biology I a success for your child.
All students enrolled in Biology I in the state of Mississippi
will take a test at the end of the semester covering the state curriculum for
this course. They must score at or above a state set score to graduate from
high school in the state of Mississippi*. This will be the first of four tests
like this that your child will complete. The other tests are Algebra I, English
II, and U. S. History. Your child must also receive a Carnegie credit for these
classes (65 or above average) to graduate from high school. Help me throughout
this semester to remind your child of the importance of this course.
All parents and students should sign and return the lab safety contract, found on the back of the parent letter. Biology I students and parents should sign and return the bottom of the parent letter.
All parents and students should sign and return the lab safety contract, found on the back of the parent letter. Biology I students and parents should sign and return the bottom of the parent letter.
*The state of Mississippi has added several ways to help students who are poor test takers, including using their final average in Biology I combined with their Biology I SATP2 score.
If I can be of help to you, please let me know.
Below is a copy of the syllabus and lab safety contract I will give students next week.
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Biology I / Introduction to
Biology
1 Credit
Biology I is designed to study living
organisms and their physical environments. Students should apply scientific
methods of inquiry and research in the examination of the chemical basis of
life, cell structure, function and reproduction, energy, natural selection and diversity,
and ecology.
Instructor:
Mr. Franks
Website: southbio.blogspot.com
Notifications: To receive important reminders about this
class:
·
Through
text message: text @spbio to 81010
Study Materials: For vocabulary flash cards
and test study guides:
Website: I post class notes,
PowerPoints, activities, and links to the following website:
Materials: You need these supplies ASAP:
·
$10
lab fee – Due by Aug. 31st
·
Pencils
and Erasers
·
Pens
(blue or black)
·
Color Pencils
·
3 ring
binder
·
Tab
Dividers
·
Loose-leaf
paper
Absences: If you miss
a class it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed and to make
up the work ASAP. Students who miss the day of a test are expected to take the
test the day they return. There is no make-up work for unexcused absences.
Classroom Rules:
1.
Listen and follow directions.
a.
This means pay attention to what is
being said and do what you are asked to do.
2.
Raise your hand before speaking and
leaving your seat.
a.
This means that for whatever reason you
need to speak or leave your seat, you must raise your hand and get permission
from the teacher to do so.
3.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
a.
This means do not touch another person,
their property, or their desk, with your hands, feet, or other objects.
4.
Respect your classmates and your
teacher.
a.
This means do not talk or leave your
seat when the teacher or another student is talking.
b.
This also means that when you speak,
you should remain on topic and that you should not say or do things to someone
else you would not want said or done to yourself.
Classroom
Consequences:
1.
Warning
2.
Removal from class and Behavior
Modification Form and / or Written Assignment
3.
Referral to Office and letter home
·
Severe
Policy: Immediate Referral to Office.
Classroom Procedures:
1. Sharpen Pencil
2. Turn in Homework
3. Sit in Assigned Seat
4. Have Materials Ready
5. Begin Working Immediately
1. Sharpen Pencil
2. Turn in Homework
3. Sit in Assigned Seat
4. Have Materials Ready
5. Begin Working Immediately
General School Rules and Procedures:
1.
Be Ready
a. On
Time: In you assigned seat
working on the bell work activity. Three tardies results in a referral to an
administrator. Students should use the restroom between classes.
b. Prepared
for Class: Bring
your binder, pencils, paper, and pens (Bio:
Spiral Book)
c. Organized: Classwork in the proper place in your
binder.
2.
Be Responsible
a. Absences: Catch up on missed Bell Work, Notes,
Handouts, Homework, Labs, Quizzes, and Tests. Make-up quizzes and tests must be
scheduled with your teacher. Unexcused absences result in a zero. DO NOT BE ABSENT – it’s very difficult to catch up.
b. Complete
Your Work on time: Immediately begin working when you enter the room. Objectives, assignments, quizzes, and tests
will be reviewed in class. Keep track of due dates and requirements. Work
turned in late will result in loss of points. More than three days late is a
zero.
c. Complete
Your Own Work:
Copying the work of others or allowing others to copy your work results in a
zero for the activity. Cheating results in a zero for the activity.
d. Identify
Your Work: Put
your name and date at the top of each page.
e. Follow
all Safety Rules:
Specific lab safety rules will be discussed and a signature sheet for you and
your parent indicating your understanding of these rules will be required
before you can participate in lab. Violating
lab safety rules can result in zero test grades and other possible disciplinary
action.
3.
Be Respectful
a. Pay
Attention: Do
not disrupt class. Feet on floor sitting in
the seat. Face forward.
b. Respect Others.
c. Take
care of equipment, textbooks, and furnishings: Feet on floor sitting in the seat. Do not write on
desks. Be careful with lab equipment.
Bell Schedule
Period
|
Block
|
Time In
|
Time Out
|
1
|
1
|
7:52
|
8:41
|
2
|
8:45
|
9:32
|
|
Break
|
9:32
|
9:40
|
|
3
|
2
|
9:44
|
10:31
|
4
|
10:35
|
11:22
|
|
5
|
3
|
11:26
|
12:13
|
6
(lunch) |
12:17
|
1:28
|
|
7
|
4
|
1:32
|
2:19
|
8
|
2:23
|
3:10
|
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