Contact Information Ms. Andersen Ms. Vikki Davis Room: IA 1 Room: IA 1 Email: aandersen@muhsd.org Email: vdavis@muhsd.org Class Webpage: http://agwithandersen.weebly.com http://vikkidavis.weebly.com
Course Description The Agriculture Life Science course is an introductory course in the basic biological principles aimed at understanding life processes common to living things. Major areas of emphasis will include cellular biochemistry, cell structure, genetics, ecology, physiology, and evolution. In addition students will gain experience through leadership development, FFA, Leadership, SAE projects, and career exploration in the area of agriculture.
Classroom Expectations The following classroom expectations should be noted for a successful year.
1. Be On Time Students are expected to be in their seat with materials out when the bell rings. Failure to do so will result in a tardy. 2. Be Considerate Be aware and courteous to the people and things around you. The classroom is a shared space and should be treated as such. 3. Be Prepared Come to class ready to learn. This includes having all necessary materials as well as a mindset conducive to learning. Stay organized and on top of all assignments. 4. Be Respectful Everyone is expected to maintain a level of respect in the classroom. This means respecting peers and teachers ideas, opinions, work, and personal items. I will respect you and I expect the same in return. 5. Be Responsible You EARN your grade in this class; I dont GIVE it to you. As a result you are responsible for obtaining missed assignments including notes, handouts, etc. It is up to you to collect missing assignments. Plan ahead if you know you will be absent.
Discipline Procedures Class discipline procedures are based on the severity of the situation and follow school procedures.
Classroom Norms 1. Be prepared and in your assigned seat when the bell rings. 2. As the bell rings and the teacher takes role you should begin working on the daily warm-up or task of the day. 3. All material from class (handouts, notes, assignments, etc.) should be placed in your notebook for later reference. There will be random binder checks throughout the semester. DO NOT THROW AWAY ASSIGNMENTS! 4. Utilize your time in class wisely to finish assignments and get clarification from the teacher. 5. Any assignment turned in after the due date is worth half credit. 6. There is no food or sodas allowed in this classroom. (water only) 7. Electronic devices may be allowed in class at the teachers discretion. (ask before assuming) 8. Ask permission before going to the bathroom. (3 free bathroom passes per quarter) 9. Clean up your own mess as well as the entire classroom at the end of every period. 10. The class is dismissed by the teacher not the bell, only when the classroom is clean, quiet and everyone seated in their assigned seat will the class be dismissed.
Materials Needed 1. Binder with 3 dividers 2. Spiral Notebook 3. Pencil or Pens (Blue or Black only) 4. Colored Markers or Pencils 5. Highlighter
Grading Based on a percentage (90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, 0-59 = F) It is your responsibility to obtain missed work from the teacher. If you know you will be absent ahead of time please make arrangements with the teacher. Quizzes will be given at random, therefore its important to be in class. Make-ups for quizzes will only be given for excused absences. Tests and projects are given at the end of each unit and tests are made up by appointment only. Work must be turned in on the day it is due, anything turned in late is worth half credit, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.
Required Class Activities Percentage of Grade Classwork (projects, notebook and assignments) 50% Tests and Quizzes 30% FFA & SAE (3 FFA activities required per Quarter & each student is required to begin and maintain a project related to agriculture, including an up-to-date record book) 10% Class Participation (based upon your participation in class, work ethic, and activities) 10%
FFA, SAE, and Record books If a student wishes to participate at fairs and shows through the FFA as well as earn the rewards, degrees, and scholarships that are available to FFA members, they must participate in the FFA and SAE portions of this agriculture program. Each student is required to participate in a MINIMUM of 3 FFA activities per semester and maintain an up-to-date record book for their SAE.
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I, ____________________________________ have read and understood the course syllabus and will follow the rules to the best of my ability throughout this school year.
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