Regents Biology is a regents level science course which is a graduation requirement in New York State.   It is based on the New York State P-12 Learning Standards (HS-LS).  A regents exam given in June is the final evaluation for the course.

The course meets 3 -4 times per week (more than a typical class).

The Biology Regents Exam given in June is typically calculated as 10% of the final course grade.

September Parent Letter (Lab & Safety Contract) (Spanish Version)

Video: What is Biology All About?

Regents Biology Topic/ Lab/Timing Summary

Open House Slide Show  (Spanish version)

Supplies Needed:

Chromebook, earbuds, stylus, binder (can share with another class), pencils, pens, calculator

Grades:

A weighted average is used to calculate grades.  All Regents biology classes use the same weighting (55% test/quiz, 35% lab, 10% practice. Please use Infinite Campus to check on student progress. I update it on the weekends and try to keep it current day to day when possible.  

Labs:

Please follow the link for lab details.

Homework: 

Some form of homework (Google assignment, worksheet, completion of lab, or studying) is given most weekdays.  A weekly homework schedule is posted in Google Classroom outlining the week's assignments.  

Tests and Quizzes:

There is usually at least one test or quiz given each week. Review sheets and keys are provided the class before each evaluation.

Interim Reports and Progress Reports:

Each of my students is provided with an interim report each quarter on the portal.  I ask parents and students to check the portal regularly to monitor missing work and areas of strength/weakness.   

Review Book: 

We use the following review book to prepare for the Regent exam that students take in June:

Brief Review for NY: The Living Environment, Prentice Hall

Shenendehowa has been providing copies of the biology review book for students for the last several years.