Mrs. Nicole Traylor

Room G114

Nicole.traylor@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

Course Description:

Students will investigate biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and macrobiological level. Throughout the semester there will be numerous labs and inquiry activities to supplement instruction and to gain a better understanding of the content (these will be modified to ensure the COVID-19 guidelines are maintained), so it is mandatory that you fill out the lab safety contract.  If this is not done, you will not be able to participate in the labs.  Reading assignments will be assigned on a regular basis in this class.

 

The standards for this class can be found at the following website:

http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/curriculum/science/scos/support-tools/unpacking/science/biology.pdf

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Binder or Notebook
2. Pencils and Pens
3. Highlighters
4. Headphones that work with your Chromebook, this is extremely important!!!

Expectations 

Adherence to the following guidelines will insure a safe and enjoyable year for everyone:

• Be courteous and respectful to your teacher and classmates.
• Follow the classroom procedures everyday/every time.
• Come to class on time and prepared to work (this includes your virtual class sessions).
• Follow ALL safety rules and procedures.
• Uphold high standards of effort and achievement.
• Only positive attitudes in my classroom.
• Turn in your work on time

 

Consequences

• First Violation – Verbal warning.
• Second Violation – Student teacher discussion
• Third Violation – Parent/Guardian Contact

If the violation is a major offense, you will be written up for disciplinary action immediately.

 

Grading:

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

59 and below = F

 

Each semester grade is calculated by the following percentages:

• Tests/Projects – 40% (one test per unit)
• Quizzes – 20% (minimum one per unit)
• Classwork/Labs – 40%

 

Absence/Make-up Policy

Check the online modules for instruction and missed material.

 

Tutoring

By appointment Monday - Friday 7:40AM or 3PM

 

Late Work

All assignments are due the day they are assigned by 11:59PM (I leave it open until 11:59Pm to account for any extended time modifications).

1 day late = 50% maximum grade

More than one day late = no credit

Participation Grade

Each week you will get a participation grade from assignments completed in class.  For these assignments you will receive a checkmark when you turn it in.  The next day I will post a key for you to grade your work.  Because a key is posted, if you do not turn in your assignment before the key posting you will not receive credit.

If you turn in all assignments you get a 100% participation grade, if you miss one you get  a 75%, if you miss 2 you get a 50%,  if you miss 3 you get a 25%, if you miss all 4 you will get a 0%.

 

Attendance

Teams is not always reliable, so I take attendance via canvas.  You must log in before 3PM each day to be counted present.  If you do not log in by that time, you are counted absent.