Honors Biology Class Expectations
Honors Biology 2023 - 2024
Mrs. Feather
Email: cfeather@ccphilly.org
Web Site: https://sites.google.com/site/thefeatherfiles/
This Honors Biology course is a rigorous study of God’s living creation requiring a high degree of motivation and the ability to work independently. It stresses those areas of biology common to all living things such as cell biology, genetics, classification and biochemistry. The underlying principle is that all life was created with unity and diversity.
Classroom Rules:
1. Arrive ON TIME to class EVERYDAY.
2. Follow directions the FIRST time.
3. Please bring the following required materials to EVERY class:
Notebook, folder, pencil or pen and a highlighter, and an assignment book.
Completed homework and an alert mind
4. Textbooks are to be covered with brown paper bags throughout the year.
PLEASE do not use book socks.
5. Respect the RIGHTS, FEELINGS and SAFETY of others.
Follow all laboratory safety rules.
Listen to adult and student speakers respectfully.
Use appropriate language.
Participate actively in activities.
Save food, gum and beverages for the cafeteria. Water is permitted in class.
6. Absences – make up work is your responsibility. Please check the above mentioned website.
Tests due to illness are to be made up within 3 days of returning to school. Tests or quizzes will be taken during lunch or study hall unless other arrangements have been made.
Absences due to sports/band/choir/drama – missed work is still due in on time. Make up labs are to be rescheduled with me during outside class time.
Grading Rational:
1. Tests – 55%
2. Quizzes – 15%
3. Written work – 20%
Includes lab reports, group and/or individual projects, and exercises
4. Homework - 10%
Includes random homework checks
Late homework will not be accepted, except in the case of illness or family emergency.
5. Tutor Hours
Monday – Thursday upon request
6. Extra Credit
Not assigned on an individual basis
Random extra credit assignments may be to the class as a whole.