Course Information Sheet
Course Title:
Biology Units
of Credit: 1
**This course
has a state mandated End of Course test which will be the final exam and count
as 25% of the semester grade. No one may
be exempt from this exam.
Teacher: Jason Willis
Grading Policy:
Tests &
Quizzes – 50% 93-100 A 77-84 C
Classwork,
Homework and Projects – 50% 85-92 B 70-76 D
Materials Required for Class Each Day: (Parents: be
sure to read the information on the back)
Colored Pens Notebook
paper Pencils
3-ring binder
used for Biology ONLY with 5 dividers
1 Box
of Tissue 1
Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
*Assignment
for Parents: If you have email, send me
an email with your name, your child’s name and your email address to:
(Your child will
receive extra credit)
Class Rules:
Follow school rules and be on time
You may do anything that does not detract from my teaching or the
learning of you
and your fellow classmates
Take responsibility for your actions
Follow the Golden Rule
Teacher Expectations for Students:
Students should be as creative as possible
Students should be as concerned about their grade as the teacher
Students should complete ALL assignments and STUDY
Instructional
Methods Used:
Activities/Projects
Discussion/Lecture
Reading
Lists
Videos
Support
Structures for Students that Parents should be aware of:
1.
All
students are required to correct
their most recent test before or after school.
Students can use their book to correct tests and receive ˝ credit for
each point they correct. For example, if
a student missed 60 pts and makes a 40 on a test, he/she can bring it up to a
70. Therefore, a student should almost
never fail a test if he/she will put the time and effort into correcting
it.
2.
Grade
posting. Updated student grades will be
given to the students each week so that your child may chart his/her progress
in the class and take action before it is too late. Again, ask your child what he/she is making
in the class, or, if you have signed the waiver sheet, you may check your
child’s grade, absences and behavior on the internet by going to http://pages.suddenlink.net/jwillis
3.
Parent
visitation. I would to invite all
parents to find time in your schedules that would be convenient for you to come
in and sit in on the class.
4.
E-mail. If you have any concerns, please e-mail me at
jason.willis@craven.k12.nc.us
Miscellaneous
Information:
1. Late
work is unacceptable. If a student is
absent, he/she will have 5 school days to turn it in.
2. If a
student is absent on a test day, he/she will not receive any extra points, such
as points from a bonus question or review games and may be subject to a
different form of the test.
3. Each
student receives 6 hall passes each 9-weeks.
Each pass not used is worth ˝ of a point, which gets added to their
9-weeks grade.