PAP Biology

Mrs. Wells

Room A205

wellsk@lisdtx.org

Semester 1                                                

1st 9 weeks                                                  2nd 9 weeks                                                                                                       

Ecology                                                      Cellular Processes:  Photosynthesis/Respiration                       Biochemistry                                        Cell Growth and Differentiation

Cells                                                        Mechanisms of Genetics: Protein Synthesis

and Mutations  

Semester 2

3rd 9 weeks                                            4th 9 weeks

Genetics and Heredity                                Viruses, Bacteria, Protists                Evolution                                                Plant Systems         

Classification                                                  Animal Systems

                                                               Current Developments in Biology

Required Materials

Composition Notebook (no spirals)                           

Tape

Writing Utensils    

Additional Requirements:                                                             

• Periods 1, 2 & 5A: White Paper Towels
• Periods 6 & 7: kleenexes            

Grading Policy

Tests/Quizzes/Projects = 50%

⥇Quizzes & Notebook checks will be entered into the gradebook 1X.  

⥇Tests & Projects will be entered into the gradebook 2X.  

Classwork / Labs/ Activities = 50%

Grades can be checked at anytime on skyward and will be updated on a weekly basis.  Please check your grades often to ensure you’re keeping up with assignments and I’m entering them correctly :).

Assignment Procedures

Late Work

• The highest grade you may receive on late work is a 50%. In order to receive full credit, the assignment may be complete in tutoring session.
• Assignments will only be accepted ONE WEEK after the due date.

Absent Work

• If you are absent when work is due, it is due the very day you return, or if you were absent when the work was assigned, it is due the following school day after you return. You are responsible for viewing the lesson plans or seeing me BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL to get make-up work.  
• The number of consecutive days you are absent – you will have that same number of days to complete assignment.  (ex. If you are absent 2 days in a row, you will have 2 days to complete it.
• A link to my lesson plans is posted on my teacher website. They are projections of what we will be covering in class.  I update them daily to reflect any changes or additional assignments we did or may do.

Tests

• Tests will be taken when you are present unless PRIOR arrangements have been made.

Corrections

Classroom Guidelines

1.  ABSOLUTELY NO food.  Drinks must sealed securely by a solid lid.

2.  Restroom, Office, Counselor, Library passes will only be issued for

EMERGENCIES.  ( 2 per grading period – 9 weeks). Phones will also be

surrendered during the pass.

3. Personal Electronic Device Policy: OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT. Any visible cell

phone will taken up and turned into the attendance office.

Tutoring Hours

Tuesday & Thursday BEFORE school.

Monday & Tuesday AFTER SCHOOL until 3:45pm

OR by request

*Please keep in mind that this syllabus may be subject to changes throughout the year.