Course Syllabus

                 

                     Email:  henna.jaffry@ucps.k12.nc.us                     Tutoring Hours: To be Announced         

                                                           

 

                            Welcome To Mrs. Jaffry's Honors Biology  

                                                                                         

 

Biology I is a comprehensive course in the biological sciences, the study of living things. This course is divided into the following major topics:

Topic	Approximate Number of Days
Ecology (Interrelationships, Cycles, Human Impact)	10
Physical, Chemical and Cellular Basis of life (Cells and Chemistry)	18
Continuity of life and Changes over time (DNA, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution)	32
Unity and Diversity of Life (Classification, Disease, Behavior)	20

Students will learn using lectures, investigative laboratory experiments, reading, completing interactive activities with the internet and technology, and with lab reports/projects. 

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Your Computer, 1-2 inch 3 ring binder, lined paper, & a pen/pencil 

ATTENDANCE: Students are responsible for all material presented in class. Daily lessons will be posted on Canvas. It is your responsibility to complete them in a timely manner.

 GRADING:

Unit Exams	40%
Labs/Webquests/Projects	20%
Homework	10%
Classwork	15%
Quizzes	15%

 

 

 

 

 

Semester Grade:    

          25% (Term 1) + 25% (Term 2) + 25% (Term 3) + 25% (Final Exam)

• Tests will be always announced and will always correlate with the lessons.
• Feedback will be provided through Canvas submissions.                                                                
• Students are expected to follow all due dates for online submissions.

Plagiarism:

There will be no credit given for submitted work that is not yours. That may include the following scenarios:

• • Falsifying information on assignments
  • Cheating on assessments (test/quizzes/learning checks)
  •  Copying information from the Internet 
  • Submitting assignments  (Google Docs/Canvas tasks) partially or entirely completed by someone else as your own work

Students guilty of the above mentioned instances will receive a zero and an administrative referral. Parents will be contacted.

                                       

 CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS     

 

 

Students are expected to observe all rules set forth by the Student Handbook by Marvin Ridge High School and Union county at all times.

IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION:

1. Being on time is crucial to your success in my class (in-person and virtually). I will follow MRHS tardy policy when you are in school on your assigned day. Please refer to the MRHS student guide for further information.
2. Come to class prepared. Bring your charged computer, binder, paper, and a pen or pencil.
3. Upon entering class, sit in assigned seats and begin the warm-up for the day as soon as the bell rings.
4. Wear a face covering at all times covering the nose and mouth and maintain a 6 ft. distance from others.
5. Place your cell phones (on silent mode) in your book bag before the bell rings. School policy will be implemented on use of cell phones.
6. Use computers and Internet should be used for educational purposes only and not for games.
7. Most materials will be digital for the 2020-2021 school year.
8. Please follow all directions the first time they are given.
9. Never leave the classroom without permission and the hall pass. You should not leave the classroom during the first or last 10 minutes of class. Please do not interrupt instruction to ask to use the restroom unless it is an emergency. 
10. Remain seated at all times (unless instructed otherwise).

• • Please don’t talk, move around the classroom (to throw trash or for any other purposes) or leave the classroom unless instructed to do so.

8. No Eating in the classroom.
9. Make sure to put your face covering back on after drinking water.
10. No sharing of any kind of supplies between the students.

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION:

1. Canvas Announcements are vital to your understanding of the expectations and communication for this course. Please read the announcements every time you log in to your course.
2. Daily lessons will be accessible through our HOME page on Canvas. You will need to click on the current unit to access daily lessons. Only one unit will be published at a time.
3. Be respectful towards your peers, the teacher, and school property.

• • Consequences for disruptive behavior:

1. 1. 1. A verbal warning will be given the first time.
      2. Parents will be contacted after the second offense.
      3. The student will be written up for a discipline referral

                 (Please note that certain behaviors will directly result in a discipline referral.)

4. Canvas discussion post netiquettes:

1. 1. Create posts that are on topic and within the scope of the course material
   2. Take your posts seriously and review and edit them before sending
   3. Always be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from your own
   4. When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful, non-critical way
   5. Do not make personal or insulting remarks
   6. Be open-minded

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION:

1. Synchronous Learning: There will be simultaneous participation of students and teachers during the instructional process via video conferencing. More information will be provided through Canvas announcements and/or via email.
2. Remember that you are still expected to adhere to same rules during video conferencing. Disruptive behavior will result in same consequences as listed above (3 steps).

Helpful Hints for Success

• Most Important: Make sure that you know how to navigate our CANVAS page.
• Most of your assignments will be completed on your Chromebook, so it is crucial that your computer is charged every day!
• Make sure to know how to access both online textbooks!
• We will have limited time in class to practice vocabulary for each unit using Quizlet sets (available on Canvas) so please make sure to practice on your own!
• You are responsible for all the assigned reading material. It will also help you learn the learning the meaning of new vocabulary in context.
• Review class notes so you are learning as you go.
• You should have the same data as your lab partner(s) but not the same answers. Please submit your own work!
• Ask questions! If you don’t understand something, you are not the only one.
• I know life exists beyond the classroom, so if there is an issue that is affecting your academics, then please communicate with me.

 Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.                                                                 ~ Benjamin Franklin