Saugus High School
Basic Biology---Course Syllabus---Mr. Stehle
Email: JSTEHLE@HARTDISTRICT.ORG
Website: STAFF.HARTDISTRICT.ORG/STEHLE
Course Objectives:
Literally, Biology means the study of life. All biology students will study what living organisms are, and the organisms’ similarities and differences. This course is intended as an introductory life science course for high school students. The course is a survey of the most important concepts, principles, and processes of biological science, and will also encompass the California Core Content standards for biological science.
UNITS OF STUDY
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PROJECT BASED LEARNING :
Project-based learning ,, is the use of classroom projects, intended to bring about deep learning, where students use technology and inquiry to learn about Biology and to meet the IEP goals relevant to their educational lives. These classroom projects are used to assess student's subject matter and academic competence compared to traditional testing. Grades will mainly be based on the quality of the project completed by each individual student.
MATERIALS (REQUIRED DAILY)
STUDENTS WHO WISH TO VIEW THEIR GRADES :
Every year students want me to look up their grades during class. What often happens is that the student will become upset and start disrupting the entire class if they do not have a desired grade. Therefore, it is my policy only show student their current grades if the students makes an appointment with me after school to view them. 4 report cards are sent out to the parents each semester. 8 Report cards are sent out in the course of a year. The students are also encouraged to keep track of their own grades in a notebook. Parents may email me any questions about grades as well.
HELP SESSIONS:
Students may make an appointment with me after school to meet at the Library for the purposes of getting extra help on any particular assignment.
PASSING THIS COURSE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION!!!!
Grading Scale :
Students who do all of the required course will be graded based on
the following scale. Note: It is possible for a student to pass one quarter
and fail in the next other quarter.
"A+"=99%-100%
"A" =93%-98%
"A-"=90%-92%
"B+"=87%-89%
"B" =83%-86%
"B-"=80%-82%
"C+"=77%-79%
"C" =73%-76%
"C-"=70%-72%
"D+"=67%-69%
"D" =60%-66%
"D-"=57%-59%
Grade of Fail (F)
Grades of Fail will be earned by those students who:
1) Earn below 57%; and/or
2) Do not do all the work required; and/or
3) do not follow the school's attendance policy
What Will Grades Be Based On?
There will be approximately One final exam at the end of each semester Grades will also be based Projects, which may include posters, research reports Powerpoint Presentations and the like. Note: Grades are based on a pure point system.
Classroom and School Rules:
(failure to follow these rules may result in classroom and school consequences) Classroom defiance is unacceptable.
1) No student at any time may put his head down and sleep during class.
2) No food or soda is allowed in the classroom.
3) Students will remain in their assigned seats during class.
4) No cell phones, IPODS, text messaging or use of any head phones.
5) Students should not open cabinets, drawers, or touch things that do not belong to them.
6) No hoods or hats may to worn in class.
7) If a student is asked to change seats he or she must move.
8) Students will use polite and respectful speech. NO PROFANITY for any reason.
9) Student will not put on or apply makeup or take out a mirror during class.
10) Students will immediately enter the classroom and take their seats at the bell.
Films: The following might be view either in parts or as a whole movie.
Never Cry Wolf. (The Story of an Extreme Biologist)
Extra Credit: See Information on Mr. Stehle’s Web Site
Return for 25 points.
To Parents
I need your help! Students whose parents are actively involved in their academic pursuits perform at higher levels than students who are left to fend for themselves. The reason students earn less than a C in my classes is because they do not complete all the assigned work. If you student falls behind, I allow students to turn in extra credit to make up for missing assignments see my website www.staff.hartdistrict.org/Stehle for further information.
Will you help me and your son or daughter? Give me your personal email address so I can email you if your son or daughters fails to complete an assignment. Check my Internet Site every day for all the assignments This will help assure them all assignments will be done. Students who earn less than a C in biology do so because they do not complete all of the assignments, not because they tried and did not understand. Thank You.
Internet:www.staff.hartdistrict.org/stehle
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Basic Biology -2009 - 2010
Return before August 20th for 25 points credit.
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