Mr. Hughes 2025-2026
Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus
COURSE OVERVIEW
The aim of this course is to give the student an in-depth understanding of all parts of the human body. The course is designed in an inquiry-oriented fashion to guide the student to an overall concept through carefully designed investigations that unify concepts. The main themes include the breakdown of the following systems: Histology and Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Senses, and Blood and Cardiovascular System.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
You will be expected to follow the school wide rules regarding latenesses, electronics, and honor code violations, etc. Other expectations for this course include the following:
RESPECT - I will treat you with the respect that you deserve, and you will be expected to treat me, your classmates, and the school equipment with respect in return. There will be zero tolerance for profanity or other disrespectful behavior.
COME TO CLASS PREPARED! - Every day you are required to bring your chromebook, a notebook and a pen or pencil.
PASSES- Independent work time is the appropriate time to ask for a pass. Please do not interrupt instruction to ask for a pass unless it is an emergency.
SAFETY- You are required to follow the lab safety rules that are laid out for you in the Lab Safety Contract that will be thoroughly discussed, signed and returned. These rules are to keep you, and everyone else in the lab safe and it is extremely important they be followed at all times. If you choose to disobey the lab safety rules you will be immediately removed from the lab and appropriate disciplinary action will follow.
GRADING POLICY
Major Assessments (tests, projects, etc) - 40% Minor Assessments (quizzes, etc) - 15%
Labs – 30% Practice (daily classwork and homework) - 15%
Labs- No student is permitted to participate in ANY lab unless they have a lab safety agreement signed by a parent/guardian. This will result in a zero as a lab grade. If you are absent on a lab day, it will be your responsibility to make the lab up after school as soon as possible. Each formal lab report will be due at the beginning of the class period on the assigned date. Labs will be accepted with a deduction of 20% off per day.
Homework- Homework will be given on a regular basis. PLEASE ADHERE TO POSTED DEADLINES! Assignments will be posted with due dates. You are responsible to complete them, even If you are absent. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE to get notes or class work you miss that day. Late homework will be accepted ONE day after the assignment is due, and will result in no more than half credit.
EXTRA HELP
If you need extra help, please reach out. I’m available at Mustang Time on C and D days and after school Mon-Thursday if you need any extra help during that time.
COMMUNICATION
Google Classroom: Google Classroom will be used for the majority of our class assignments and for communication of important dates, class announcements, materials, resources, etc. Please join by using the code provided by your teacher.
E-mail: Questions or other concerns can be sent to my school email address;rhughes@bhprsd.org Please use only your school (bhprsd.org) account.
The goal for you in this class is to gain a thorough understanding of the human body. My ultimate goal is to help each individual student to understand the content delivered in this class. If you are struggling with understanding the content, please openly communicate this with me, see me during Mustang Time, send me an email, etc. I am here for you, all you need to do is ask. While we have a lot of content that will be covered this year, it is imperative that work is completed in a timely manner and effort is made on your part to utilize study guides.
AI POLICY
"In this class, we embrace artificial intelligence as a learning partner that can enhance your educational journey. Our approach to AI use is grounded in developing your critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity skills. You are encouraged to use AI tools
thoughtfully and transparently as you would any other learning resource, such as textbooks, calculators, or research databases. When using AI for assignments, you must demonstrate your learning process by explaining how the tool helped you think through problems, generate ideas, or refine your work. The goal is not to have AI complete tasks for you, but to use it as a thinking partner that helps you develop deeper understanding and stronger skills. All AI assistance must be documented and cited, and you should be prepared to discuss and defend any work you submit. We will regularly reflect on how AI tools are supporting your learning goals and adjust our approach as needed. Remember, the most important outcome is your growth as a learner and thinker, not the final product alone."
CELL PHONE POLICY
i. As a reminder, cell phones and earbuds are not permitted in the classroom.
ii. They should be powered off and placed in the cell phone holders; this is policy.
iii. If they are seen, it is an automatic referral.
COURSE SYLLABUS - Topics with major assessment to follow:
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Introduction Bones - Physiology Muscles - Physiology Nervous
Tissues Bones - Anatomy Muscles - Anatomy Digestion
Integumentary Joints Cats - Muscles Respiration/Cardiovascular