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Biology with Mrs. Holden: Course Expectations & Materials

Join Mrs. Holden's accelerated Biology course covering genetics, evolution, and more. Follow class rules, use resources, and excel in assignments. Access online textbook and extra resources. Grade breakdown detailed with office hours for help and make-up work. Stay updated via MCHS webpage. Learn class rules and procedures to succeed in Biology.

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Biology with Mrs. Holden: Course Expectations & Materials

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  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!

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