1. Our class will have a test on friday, may 22nd coviring chapters 9-11. Please bee prepared to take this test. if you have any questons, be sure two ask in class before friday!
2. On wednesday, may 24th, we will rideing the bus to the museum in atlanta to see the taxidermy exhibits. Everone needs too have there premission slip turned in with a check made out to the schoole by Toosday.
3. We will distribut report cards on Friday, may 24th. They are to be signed by a parent and returned two school by the following friday.
4. The class projects for the mammils unit are due on May 25th. Please use the rubirc to help you create you're project.

1. Molecular Expressions Cell Biologee: Introduckion to Cells and Viruses: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/index.html
2. cells alive! http://www.cellsalive.com/

 Honors Biology

Instructor:  Julie church

church.pc@windstream.net

(706) 373-4360

Course Objectivs

As a result of this class students will know, understand and be able to do the following:

1.  Pose a scientific question, keeping in mind what can be tested by science.

2.  Design and execute their own experiment using appropriate equipment and measuring              

     techniques.

     appropriate manner.

4.  Gain an introductory understanding of the concepts and skills related to the chemistry of life,             cells and cell processes, genetics, evolution, classification, the kingdoms, the human body,    

     and ecology.

•             • Major biomolecules and their roles.
•             • Cell structure and reproduction, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration.

Course Description:

Welcome to Honors Biology! This year we will cover many exciting topics. This is an inquiry-based class that combines traditional teaching techniques such as lecture with hands-on techniques to increase student involvement and understanding. All content covered in this course is tied to the Kent School District Student Learning Objectives (SLO’s) and/or the georgia standards. 

                        Grading Scale                                                        Academic Grading

A             =              93-100%                 C             =              72-77%                  Tests and Quizzes                25%

A-           =              90-92%                   C-            =              70-71%                   Homework/In-class              20%

B+           =              88-89%                   D+           =              67-69%                   Labs/Lab reports                25%

B             =              82-87%                   D             =              60-66%                   Projects/Presentations        15%

B-            =              80-81%                   F              =              0-59%                     Current Events                     10%

C+           =              78-79%                                                                                   Employability                        5%

*Grades such as 89.5 will be rounded up to he next highest digit.                                       

*Extra credit may only raise a student’s grade 3% overall if that.       

Course Materials

Materials/supplies:  unit manuals, paper, writing utensil, three-ring binder with dividers to be used as a notebook for pod courses, coloring pens and pencils (optional), calculator (optional)

Fees: None

Kentridge Charger Standards

Attendance Policies

• Students must participate in classroom activities and attend 85% (77 days) of a class per   

  semester to receive credit for the class.  TardiesIt is your responsibility to arrive to each class on time each day.  Tardies are defined as late arrival to class during the first ten (10) minutes of class.  Consequences for tardies are as follows:1st Tardy:                     First and last warning.

 2nd Tardy:                    Teacher assigns 1 hour of detention.3rd Tardy:                    Teacher assigns 2 hours of detention.

4th Tardy:                     Referral to the administration, will assign minimum of Sat. School.         

At the fourth and for each subsequent tardy to class, the student will be referred to the Assistant Principal for corrective discipline and/or suspension from class.

Academic Integrity Policy