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Biology I

Course Description-

 Biology is an  18 week course in which we cover all living things and how they interact with each other.  Activities are focused on understanding the science of Biology.

Supplies-

 Colored pencils are recommended. Optional Extra Credit activities may be assigned in which the student will provide their own materials.

Seminars-

 Seminars will occur when needed.  They are mandatory (unless other arrangements have been made with your instructor.

Grading Policy-

 Students will follow the grading policies as laid out for the science department:
  1. PAK Grades:
    bulletAssignments :                  15% of PAK Grade
    bulletLabs:                                 35% of PAK Grade
    bulletTests:                                50% of PAK Grade
  2. Late Grades:
    bulletOne day late:  Maximum grade of 75 can be received
    bulletPAK and test is due in the period that the student is assigned, after
    that period the assignment is considered to be late and the one day
    late policy will be followed.
    bulletOn the day after the PAK is due, all work will be picked up and
    graded.
    bulletIf/when student is caught up, any unfinished work can be redone
    with the 75% cap
  3. Final Term Grade:
    bullet80% of Grade is taken from 9 Week Average
    bullet20% of Grade is taken from  Final Exam
 
Homework Notebook- We require students to keep a Homework Notebook that counts as 50% of the PAK grade.  Assigned vocabulary and chapter questions are checked weekly.