Welcome to Biology

1. Welcome to Biology Mrs. Holden Room 1.520

2. About the Instructor • Email: Jessica_Holden@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • UGA Graduate – Go Dawgs! • Former Biotechnology Researcher • Worked to genetically engineer chickens to produce chemotherapy drugs • Doctoral Student • Mom to Ellie • Girls Soccer Coach

3. Co-Instructor • Ms. Kim • University of Georgia

4. Course Expectations • Biology moves at accelerated pace • High level of content • Students are expected to: • Read each chapter assigned on own and review all course material as needed • Study, use resources at home • Complete all assignments, projects and labs on time • Be about learning and achieving • Use Office Hours if necessary

5. Spring Semester • Genetics • Evolution • Classification • Viruses • Organismal Biology • Body Systems

6. Class Materials • 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binder • 3 Tab Dividers • Loose leaf college ruled paper • Blue/Black Ink Pens • Pencils • Composition Book AKS Log Book • Colored Pencils (Optional) • Calculator (Optional)

7. The Notebook • 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binder w/ 3 tab dividers • Bring Daily; Keep organized • 1. Class Information – syllabus, lab safety contract, assignment lab, articles & references • 2. Lecture Notes – kept titled, dated and in order • 3. Numbered Assignments & Labs –keep in order; use assignment log to keep track

8. The Textbook • We will have a class set of books • You have ONLINE access to the text PLUS additional resources through My eClass • Access My eClass through the GCPS website https://myeclassgcps.com/app/StudentPortalLogin/ • Use your GCPS student id # and password to log on • LOTS of resources!

9. Grade Breakdown • Grade reports emailed every Friday • Grade Breakdown • 30% Tests • 5% Project • 20% Labs • 15% Homework Quizzes • 5% Midterm • 20% EOCT (Early May) • 5% Lab Performance Final

10. OFFICE HOURS/Make up Work & Content Help: • 645am – 715am daily • After school by appointment 215pm -315pm • Make up work is due within 5 days of the excused absence. • Come for help if needed!!!

11. MCHS Webpage • Daily schedules will be posted on my webpage located on our schools website at www.MillCreekHighSchool.org and will be updated regularly. • Assignments and other information may be linked to the site from time to time. • If you are absent, check the site!

12. Reassessment Policy • Instructor will review the top missed questions for each test • Students will have the opportunity to review their tests • Top missed questions will be reassessed on later assessments

13. Biology Class Rules • 1. Be on time for class. MCHS Tardy Policy Applies! • 2. Be Prepared at the Bell – all materials out and ready. • 3. LATEWORK – ONE DAY LATE = 20% off; after that its not accepted. • 4. All papers should have your name. Papers without a name will not be graded. See No Name Folder. • 5. There will be an academic penalty for cheating or allowing others to cheat from your work.

14. Biology Class Rules Cont. • 6. Show Respect. Classroom disturbances of any kind will not be tolerated. • 7. Please do not ask to leave the room except for emergencies. • 8. The following are not allowed in this classroom: • Food & drinks (except water) • Hats • Cell phones, IPODs and other items as stated by the administration in the student handbook* • 9. Keep This Room Clean! • 10. Lab Safety must be followed. Inability to follow lab safety rules may result in a zero grade and disciplinary action.

15. Class Procedures • MCHS Tardy Policy Applies • Non-Tardies/Electronics - 1st Infraction – Verbal Warning & Parent Contact • 2nd Administrator Referral • Instructor reserves the right to change the consequence per infraction! • Lab Safety is a MUST!

16. Restroom/Locker Passes • 3 Passes a semester • Only if an emergency • No wandering • Emergency illness is an exception • Use your passes wisely!