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Meet the Teacher
Meet the Teacher
I have been teaching science at OCS since 1995. I have taught Chemistry, Biology, AP courses, Anatomy & Physiology, and Forensics. I also advise TATF and Science club which include activities like blood drives, canal clean ups, and Envirothon competitions. Looking forward to another great school year!
Class Information/Course Syllabus
Class Information/Course Syllabus
Living Environment
Living Environment
1-Living vs. Nonliving
2-Inheritance and Continuity
3-Change over Time
4-Reproduction and Development
5-Maintaning a Dynamic Equilibrium
6-Plant and Animal Interdependency
7-Human Environmental Impact
8-Lab Skills (1200 lab minutes of satisfactory labs including NYS lab investigations required to take the regents exam)
Regents Exam: Tuesday, June 17 at NOON in the Auditorium
Contact: ssciorilli@oriskanycsd.org
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Anticipated Topics:
Terminology
Cells
Tissues
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Senses
Endocrine System
Blood
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Independent and Group Research and Presentations
DISSECTIONS and LABS
Class Expectations
Class Expectations
Expectations:
-check email and Google Classroom daily
-bring a charged Chromebook to class and lab
-be in attendance
-ask questions
-do all assignments/labs on time...beginning of class
-get help when needed
-contact me for assignments when absent from class
Grading Policy/Practice
Grading Policy/Practice
-Grades in School Tools will be updated weekly. Emails will be sent as needed to parents and students.
-Assignments need to be completed by the due date and time....at the beginning of class
-One day given for makeup assignments for each day of a legal absence.
-To be fair, Once an assignment is gone over in class it is no longer eligible to be counted for a grade.
-Progress reports will be sent home at weeks 5, 15, 25, 35 so students and parents can be aware of class performance and I can assess your strengths and weaknesses.
-Report cards with an average of grades earned will be sent home every 10 weeks. Grades are calculated using the following system:
Summative Assessments: Unit & Course: Understanding & Performance………….65% of grade
-Quizzes -Unit/chapter tests -Labs
-Essays(CER) -Projects -Presentation
Formative Assessments: Lesson Practice & Activities…………………………….35% of grade
-Independent practice on daily work…assignments and homework
-Brief progress checks…..bell ringers, reviews, warm-ups, exit tickets, forms, QOTDs
A&P Final Average: 85% Average of 4 marking periods + 15% final project
Living Environment Final Average: 85% Average of 4 marking periods + 15% regents exam
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