Class Requirements

Anatomy & Physiology

 2025-2026

Mrs. Abbondandelo

Walt Whitman High School Full Year Course

South Huntington, NY Room 604

631-812-3100

Course Description

This college-level science course will build on concepts learned in biology and chemistry. It will focus specifically on human anatomy and physiology. Through lectures, labs, and activities, students will learn how the structures (anatomy) of the human body fit their function (physiology) to maintain homeostasis of the organism and continue the species. All twelve human body systems will be included, as well as the types of tissue and cell chemistry. You will use the Anatomage Table (a cutting edge virtual dissection tool) to learn and explore the human body through advanced 3D technology. 

Units of Study

• Human Body Orientation

• Tissues

• Integumentary System

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Endocrine System

• Cardiovascular System

• Immune System

• Digestive System

• Urinary System

• Reproductive System

Student Evaluation

Assignments 25% including classwork, labs, activities, article reviews, projects, papers

Quizzes 10% Quizzes 

Homework/Participation: 15% : Participation is mandatory while using Anatomage Tables. Failure to participate in lab activities will result in a zero.

             Exams 50%: Approximately 3 tests each quarter. There will be a midterm exam in January and a final exam in June. A student with a 90 grade point average for all 4 quarters will not have to take the final exam.

Course Grades

Grades will be updated regularly on Infinite Campus.  Please check Infinite Campus for missing assignments and for all your grades.

College Credit –Long Island University 

Every student has the opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits through LIU. During the first half of the year you can earn 3 credits (September-December) and the second half of the year you can earn another 3 credits (January-June). You can choose to take the class for college credit. It’s not mandatory. Please click on the link below to register for the LIU High School Scholars program. Please complete the form by the first week of school. This link is just to register through the school and you don’t have to pay for college credits at this time. https://apply.liu.edu/newscale/

* Both courses will require a $290 fee in September and January

General Classroom Guidelines

1. Give your best effort.  Come to class prepared with all materials, pay attention and be involved in class activities, and complete all assignments on time.

2. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

3. Respect other people and their property.  Listen when others are talking; no putdowns or profanity; be polite to teacher and students; do not write on desks or chairs; return borrowed property.  Following this rule will help maintain a positive learning environment.

4. Class disruptions will not be tolerated.  

5. Follow all other school rules.  Cell phones must be stored in your locker for the duration of the day.

Late work: Assignments must be turned in on time for full credit.  Late work will be graded for half-credit.

Absences: If your absence is excused, you will be given 2 days to make up the assignment for full credit.  If you have an unexcused absence or tardy, you will receive 50% credit for work completed for all class work missed and will be held responsible for knowledge of class work covered during your absence.

If you are absent on the day of a lab, you come in during lunch or after school to make up the lab or complete an alternate assignment. The lab must be made up within one week upon your return to school.

Cheating policy: Any copying or cheating will cause your grade to be recorded as a "0" for that assignment with no chance to make it up and your parent will be contacted.  This includes daily assignments, labs, projects, quizzes and tests.

Course Materials

Supplies:

1. Folder

2. A fine point marker set containing 24+ different colors. 

3. 4-6 highlighters suggested. 

4. Colored Pencils

5. A notebook

Textbook: Marieb, Elaine N. and Suzanne Keller. Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition and Lab Manual Boston: Pearson Education, 2016.

-textbook available online (PDF version)

Life Science - Biology - Mrs. Abbondandelo

Classroom Rules and Procedures:  All students should know what is expected of them.  Here are the rules and requirements you are expected to follow.  

Biology Topics:

• Intro

• Ecology

• Human Impact on Ecology

• Biochemistry

• Cells

• Cell Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Plants

• Genetics

• Evolution

• Classification

• Reproduction

• Human Body Systems

Classroom:

All students are to be in class on time.  You must have with you a notebook, Chromebook and pen everyday.  

Notebook: Most notes will be taking in Unit packets provided at the beginning of each topic.

***Chromebook - Digital copy of notes will be posted in classroom as well.

Your notebook is to be neat and accurate.

All notes, handouts and homework are to be kept in your notebook (this year most of your handouts, HW and Labs will all be digital)

When you are absent your notes will be available on Google Classroom.

Participation: (Do Nows, Exit Tickets, HWs and other classwork)

15% of the quarter grade

Homework will be assigned on a daily basis

Homework assignments will be found on the front board and listed on Google Classroom. Please copy the assignment into your agenda book.

All homework assignments are due the next day.

If you have an unexcused absent you will receive a 0..

Labs: 

20% of the quarter grade

1200 acceptable lab minutes must be recorded before a student may take the Regents exam.

Labs will be graded based on the reports, techniques and participation.

A failure to complete a cumulative 70% of lab reports will result in failing for the quarter.

Test and Quizzes: 

65% of the quarter grade

Tests will be announced in advance (55%)

Quizzes will be announced and unannounced (10%)