Biology Coursework Google Classroom Link:   https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcyMDQyOTc2NTMw 

Biology Coursework Google Classroom Code : i73rm63w

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  

Biology is the branch of science which encompasses the study of life. It describes the characteristics, classification, and behaviors of organisms, how species came into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with the environment. Biology has many specialized areas, covering a wide range of scales including- ecology, evolution, classification of living things, human body, reproduction, genetics, and biochemistry.

This course is designed to cover all those topics necessary to successfully prepare students for the State of Florida End Of Course (EOC) Biology assessment administered in May 2027 (TBD).

Florida Statute 1008.22 requires that the (Biology) FL End-of-Course Assessment (EOC) assessment results make up 30 percent of all students’ final course grades.  Students must earn a passing grade in this course with the 30 percent calculation applied, to earn high school credit.

EXPECTATIONS: 

·         Students will be ON TIME and PREPARED with the required materials each class period. It is important students come prepared so they can derive optimum benefits from the class

·         ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! Your success in this class depends on your attendance. Much of the new material covered in each successive class will often be connected to knowledge gained from the previous class. Labs cannot be made up if you are absent. Makeup work will be given to ensure that you still learn what you have missed.

·         Students will behave like young adults and will respect themselves, their peers, the instructor, the school announcements, the classroom, and the classroom contents. 

·         Students will enter the classroom and immediately devote their attention to science.

·         Students will not be allowed to work on assignments from another class during the class period. Any student observed doing assignments or work that does not pertain to the lecture, or the class activity, will be asked to discontinue. The material will be removed and returned later. This inappropriate action will affect your class participation grade.

·         Students will turn in all assignments ON TIME.

·         Students will abide by the safety procedures and proper instruction provided when conducting classroom labs. Any student that fails to adhere to the safety procedures provided will lose the privilege of performing experiments and their lab grade will be affected. 

·         Students will abide by the policies and procedures outlined by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, found in the Code of Student Conduct. This includes the dress code and the policies concerning electronic devices. They are also expected to abide by the policies and procedures outlined by AcadeMir Charter School East Middle Student/ Parent Handbook, and the policies and procedures outlined in this course syllabus.  

·         All cell phones (if you have one) should be in your bags turned off. 

         Homework should always be completed BEFORE class and handed in at the beginning of class

·         Please ensure that all assignments are completed, as this will allow you to score maximum points and improve your GPA.

·         Test will always be announced at least 1 week in advance.

·         CHEATING or any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Parent contact will be made and a referral to the student’s respective counselor will be written immediately.  

ACADEMICS: 

  Required Daily Materials: 

• Textbook: Your textbook will be given to you at class daily unless instructed otherwise Textbooks are kept at school and should not be removed from the class unless permission is given. 

• Composition Notebook: Each student is required to maintain a neat and organized notebook to take notes each class.  

• Writing Implements: Students are to bring a pencil and pen every day. Highlighters are a fantastic way of adding organization and artistic flare to your notebooks and are welcomed.

• A Positive Attitude! 

• Below you find the assignment categories and their potential weights: 

§  Homework/Participation 15% 

§  PBL/Lab/Project 15%  

§  Classwork 20% 

§  Quiz 20%

§  Exams 30%