Biology Syllabus

2015/2016
Royal Palm Beach High School

Biology I
Regular (EOC)

Instructor: Ms. Coker

Room: 4-211
E-Mail: BiologyRPB@gmail.com
Class Website:
www.BiologyRPB.weebly.com

Course Description
Welcome to Biology! This is an EOC course, as well as a
graduation requirement. In this class we will explore the exciting
living world around us. We will use a variety of teaching tools,
including technology, labs, projects, and papers, to facilitate our
learning process. Together we will foster a productive classroom by
creating a positive learning environment in which we treat each
other with respect.
Expectations
You will show respect for fellow classmates, the school, and
your teachers.
You will come to class in dress code, on time, and prepared
to learn with all needed materials including textbook and interactive
notebook.
You will follow directions, classroom policies and procedures.
Sleeping or laying heads on the desk is NOT permitted
during class. If you are sick I will write you a pass to the nurse.
Grading Policy
The aim of this course is to prepare you for the EOC Biology
exam at the end of the year. Therefore, a majority of your class
grade will come from assessments (tests and quizzes)
Tests
30
%
Quizzes
25
%
INB and
Assignments
30
%
Participation
15
%

Classroom Policies
You will come to class with all necessary materials in school
dress code with your RPBHS ID.

If you are tardy to class, you will not be permitted to enter

the classroom until you receive a pass.
No food or gum in class. Cell phones are permitted for
schoolwork only. If they are seen being used for other purposes in
class they will be confiscated, no exceptions. You are responsible for
your electronics.
Book bags are to be stored in cabinets during class time,
only materials being used will be present at desks.
Raise your hand and use hand signals before speaking or
leaving your seat.
Only one student is allowed to be out of the classroom at any
time. Bathroom passes are to be used for emergencies only. When
in the hallway, you must keep your pass on you at all times.
If you are absent, there will be copies of all assignments and
notes at the student center or on my website
www.BiologyRPB.weebly.com. You are responsible for any
assignments missed, whether the absence is excused or unexcused.
If you are absent for a lab or an assessment, you must contact me
immediately via email or verbally to schedule a make-up.
Seating arrangements will be assigned every nine weeks.
However, the teacher reserves the right to change any students
seat at any point in time depending on behavior and productivity
levels.
This class has an end of year exam. This year the Biology
EOC will be given to all students enrolled in Pre-Aice Biology,
Biology 1 Regular and Biology 1 Honors. All questions are multiple
choices (MC). The EOC will be worth 30% of the Biology 1 Course
grade.
Attendance: If you are absent a note to the office is required
or a 0 will be given for the missed work. For each day absent with
an excused note, you will be given two days to make up missed
work. The note is brought to student services.
I take late work for 50% of the grade.
Tutoring Hours: by appointment after school, NHS after schoolcheck with guidance for the day of the week
The greatest assistance you can find is regular attendance
and a positive attitude. This combination will dramatically improve
your ability to master the skills of this course.
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns
now or throughout the year, please e-mail me as soon as
possible!

Materials

Required
Spiral notebooks (1st
notebook provided by Ms. Coker)
Loose-leaf paper (college
ruled)
Blue or Black Ink Pens
#2 Pencils
Highlighter

Preferred
Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Scissors
Ruler
Pouch to carry supplies
together

Please sign and return this page to Ms. Coker NO LATER THAN Friday, August 21
I, ____________________________________, as a student of Ms. Cokers Biology
class have read and understand the information in this syllabus.
Student Name (Print):
_________________________________________________________________________
___________
Students Signature:
__________________________________________________________________
_____/ _____ /2015
I, ____________________________________, as a parent or guardian of a student
in Ms. Cokers Biology class have read and understand the information in this syllabus.
Parent/Guardian Name (Print):
_________________________________________________________________________
___
Parent/Guardian Signature:
____________________________________________________ _____/_____/2015