John Hagler
Dear students and parents:
We are really looking forward to having your student in class this 2009-10 school year. We have high expectations for your child, as we are sure you do as well. Below you will find a course outline for this class.
Text: Biology: Principles & Explorations.
Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Austin. 2004.
Course Objectives
The student will demonstrate an understanding of nature of science.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the organization of living systems.
The students will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of organisms and the environment.
Opportunities for learning
Hands-on activities and labs
Interesting in-depth group discussions about neat creepy stuff (bugs, intestinal parasites, snakes)
Research for power point presentation
Field trips
Grading Procedures
Homework 25%, Six Weeks Test25% Tests 25%, Projects/Labs 25%
(Make-up tests will be administered at teacher’s convenience and will not be the same test. Labs will be made up after school. (Assignments are due on day assigned regardless of school trips or events. If the student is absent because of illness, assignments are due by the end of the week that the student returns to class.)
Absences and Homework
We usually give students time in class to finish their assignments. Therefore, it is important that your child does not miss class unless it is absolutely necessary!! We cannot help your child be successful if he/she doesn’t come to school! Student success on the TAKS test depends on attendance as much as knowledge of material.
Supplies
White glue or glue stick, scissors, large 3-ring binder, pencils, and plastic metric ruler, scotch tape, map colors (We will be using recycled paper for classroom assignments, so there is no need to purchase notebook paper for this class)
Projects
All projects are due on day specified. 25 points will be taken off of total grade for each day that project is late.
Projects to be announced
***Fines- All textbooks are to be covered at all times. There will be a $1.00 fine assessed for all books that are uncovered. This is a Texas law.
Classroom Rules
1. While I am speaking, you are quiet.
2. Do no harm. (No pinching, poking, prodding, moving chairs out from under each other, and especially, no wiping chemicals on each other or anything that could cause a potentially dangerous situation during lab time! Student will be permanently removed from class according to State laws concerning lab safety.)
3. No Horseplay Period!
4. NO GUM !!!
5. If ye mess it up, ye shall clean it up.
6. We will not make fun of anyone in this classroom for any reason-ever.
7. All rules in the student handbook will be observed in this class.
(Discipline shall be rendered in accordance with school policies.)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. The school number is 559-2231. My home number is 559-5212. We will be available to assist your child from 8:00-8:15 AM or after school until 5:00. We are really looking forward to working with you and your child this semester. Let’s have a great year!!!
John Hagler
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