Secondary Course Syllabus Traducción en Español
Building: Eastmont High School
Course Title: Beginning Animal Biology
Teacher: Hammerberg
Email: hammerbergj@eastmont206.org Phone: (509) 888-1241
Course Description: This course focuses on the study of animals using hands-on instruction. The topics covered will include the function, history, cellular and genetic makeup, body systems and health of animals.
Pre-Requisites: None
Textbooks and Instructional Materials: There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course. The primary textbook is Modern Livestock and Poultry Production. Technology is integrated in this course through a variety of supplemental digital media resources. We utilize Google Classroom throughout the course.
Grading: Students achieve their grade in a percentage-based grading system. Grades are maintained within the Eastmont School District Student Information System. The secure student information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at www.eastmont206.org.
Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations:
4.0 = 93-100 A | 3.3 = 87-89 B+ | 2.3 = 77-79 C+ | 1.3 = 67-69 D+ |
3.7 = 90-92 A- | 3.0 = 83-86 B | 2.0 = 73-76 C | 1.0= 60-66 D |
2.7 = 80-82 B- | 1.7 = 70-72 C- | 0 = 0-59 F |
Accommodations and/or modifications: Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with documented
disabilities. Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team
or Individual Education Program team. If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program. Communication with me is essential to the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.
Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations: Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook. Both are available on the website at www.eastmont206.org.
Make-up Work: Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up work apply to this course. Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits…” All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to be completed. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.
Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities: Students enrolled in any agricultural education course are encouraged to join in the school’s FFA program. In FFA, students utilize information they learn in the classroom and apply it to their own projects and competitions.
Miscellaneous: