H. Biology Syllabus

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White Station High School

Biology 2019-2020

Mrs. Kannady, M207

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Biology

Biology is devoted to the study of living things and their processes. Throughout the year

this course provides an opportunity for students to develop scientific process skills,

laboratory techniques, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living

organisms. Students will explore biological science as a process, cell structure and function,

genetics and heredity, organism classification, diversity of living organisms and their

ecological roles. A comprehensive end-of-course exam (EOC) will be administered in May.

A significant amount of studying must be completed at home to allow time for discussions,

labs, and inquiry exercises during class time.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

School Issued Textbook (will be used primarily AT HOME)

REQUIRED SUPPLIES

Bring Daily:

Multiple Pens or Pencils

3 subject spiral notebook with pockets

Bring and leave in the classroom:

1 ream of copy paper

1 pack of thin or thick line Sharpies (any colors are welcome)

1 pack of Dry Erase Markers
1 bottle of hand sanitizer

1 box of band-aids (any size or patterns) or box of tissues*

1 pack of 12 count colored pencils or 10 count markers*

1 container of Clorox wipes or roll of paper towels*

*odd classes bring the first item, even classes bring the second item

I will have a sign-up sheet for lab materials that will be needed throughout the year.

Classroom Expectations:

•Students are expected to be in their seat and ready when the bell rings. We will
have Bellwork EVERYDAY.

•Materials (pen or pencil and notebook) must be brought to class each day.
If you do not bring needed materials to class you will be sent to your locker to get
them and will also receive a tardy if you are not in the room when the bell rings.

•The room must be clean at the end of the period before leaving. Common courtesy
dictates that any and all paper trash, gum wrappers, and food related items make it
to a trashcan. (The consequence for not keeping a clean room is not being allowed
to use things that create trash in the room.)

•Treat everyone with respect.

•Follow the instructions given by teacher the first time you are asked to do so

•All school rules will be followed as stated in the most current student handbook.

Objectives/Goals:

•Teach students practical scientific skills, which they can use to investigate, study
and explain the world around them.

•Give students a deeper understanding of the how biology impacts their daily lives.

•For each student to achieve understanding of Tennessee State Standards for High
School Biology.

•To encourage the spirit of scientific investigation and with it the attitudes of accuracy
in thought and work.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance matters! Students cannot expect to do their best in class if they do not attend and participate.
Students with valid reasons for absence (see SCS Policy on “valid reasons”) are responsible “for providing
reasonable advance notification and appropriate documentation of the reason for the absence” and “for making
up examinations, obtaining lecture notes, and otherwise compensating for what may have been missed.”
Teachers “will assist those students who have valid reasons,” but some in-class activities are extremely
difficult to make up. 

DESCRIPTION OF GRADING

           *Grades will be calculated on the standard SCS scale and will be rounded up:

93 - 100 = A

85 - 92 = B

75 - 84 = C

70 - 74 = D

00 - 59 = F