Biology Classroom Management Plan
Course Name: Biology I AS
Teacher: Ms. Connor
Email: Connorj@psdri.net
Website: Ms. Connor’s Website
Theme/Focus
Goals of the Course
You will:
Topics/Time Frames
Ecology
Characteristics of Life
Microscopy
The Cell / Cell Membrane
Cell Energy
Cell Division
DNA and Genetics
Heredity
Evolution
Assessments
Quizzes & Unit Assessments
Lab & Class Activities
Lab reports
Critical Thinking Exercises
Portfolio/Performance tasks
Common Course Assessments
End of Course Assessment
Materials
Prentice Hall Biology by Miller & Levine
Binder
Chromebook
Grades
Assessments 50%
Labs & Activities 25%
Homework 5%
Common Course Assessment 10%
Final Assessment 10 %
**All grades are posted on Skyward and updated weekly.
**All assignments with due dates are posted on Google Classroom and must
be turned in to classroom.
Classroom Policies
Makeups:
Course Name: Biology I AS
Teacher: Ms. Connor
Email: Connorj@psdri.net
Website: Ms. Connor’s Website
Theme/Focus
- Biology is a science that studies the fundamental processes of all living things.
- Biology can help explain the living world, prepare you for career opportunities, and produce informed citizens.
Goals of the Course
You will:
- Learn lab techniques, perform lab experiments, and write lab reports.
- Analyze and interpret data and form conclusions.
- Learn about differences in living things by comparing and contrasting structure and function.
Topics/Time Frames
Ecology
Characteristics of Life
Microscopy
The Cell / Cell Membrane
Cell Energy
Cell Division
DNA and Genetics
Heredity
Evolution
Assessments
Quizzes & Unit Assessments
Lab & Class Activities
Lab reports
Critical Thinking Exercises
Portfolio/Performance tasks
Common Course Assessments
End of Course Assessment
Materials
Prentice Hall Biology by Miller & Levine
Binder
Chromebook
Grades
Assessments 50%
Labs & Activities 25%
Homework 5%
Common Course Assessment 10%
Final Assessment 10 %
**All grades are posted on Skyward and updated weekly.
**All assignments with due dates are posted on Google Classroom and must
be turned in to classroom.
Classroom Policies
- It is very important that you are present, in class, on time, every day.
- Attendance is a critical factor for the success of students in this class
- Extra help is available everyday before and after school
- If you are late to class, you will be required to stay after school for teacher detention
- You must be prepared each day for class.
- Be attentive and open to learning.
- Be actively involved in your learning.
- Ask questions and be engaged in the class activities.
- You are responsible for all work missed during an absence from class.
- You must be aware of, and follow, all school rules.
- Please show respect in the class at all times.
Makeups:
- Students have 2 weeks to make up any class assessments.
- It is recommended that you make up missed work as soon as possible.
- If you fail an end of unit assessment, you have 2 weeks to make up the assessment.