Rules and ProceduresRules and ProceduresPre-A.P. BiologyPre-A.P. Biology

Rules and ProceduresRules and ProceduresPre-A.P. BiologyPre-A.P. Biology

Mrs. BuckMrs. Buck*Must be in Notebook for Credit*Must be in Notebook for Credit

Entering the Class• Remove ALL hats or hoodies.• Enter the room quietly and take your

seat. • Immediately Start Journal, Objective

and Vocabulary. • If you need it, get it before the bell

rings: book, binder, pencil, paper, etc.

Biology Notebook• Each student is to keep a 3 ring

Notebook.• The notebook is to be divided into

5 sections: Journals, Vocabulary, Notes, Labs, and Returned Work.

• Turned in at the end of each chapter. If it is late you will be docked 10% per day.

Journals• A journal question will be written on

the board each day. • You must copy this question

(including it’s number) and answer it in your notebook’s Journals section.

• On random days I will stamp journals to ensure all are participating.

Vocabulary• Copy and define words in

vocabulary section of the binder• Number the words as shown on

the board• The vocabulary words must also

be WELL illustrated in the margin. No illustrations = ½ off

Notes• Notes will be given or assigned

by teacher and will either be fill-in, interactive, or make your own style.

• The must be neat, complete, and thoughtful.

Labs• In this class labs will include:

experimentations, dissections, simulations.

• All labs need to be written up in lab section of notebook as specified before the lab.

• If the lab write up is not complete, you will not participate in the lab

Classwork/Homework• Assignments will be given daily and will

be posted up on the dry erase board in the back of the room.

• Generally, I will stamp them for completion and we will correct them together.

• After correction the papers are to be passed and placed in the in-box for the corresponding period.

• Late work is docked 50% NO EXCUSES!

Direct Instruction• Stay in your seats at all times• Eyes on the teacher or board• Ears listening attentively• Hands taking notes• Raise your hand if you are unclear

about something or have something ON TOPIC to add

In Class Discussion• Be polite and courteous to all

students who volunteer their opinions and answers

• Raise your hand to be heard• If you disagree, do not respond

until you have been called on!“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou

Group Work • Must write up lab, pre-lab, or assignment

in notebook• Work in predetermined groups• One minute to get settled at your

predetermined station• Listen for or read instructions• Freeze when teacher claps the “clapper”• Cooperate

Absences• If you are absent, do not ask me what you

missed.• You may get missed journals, objectives, and

vocabulary from the make up folder. Any missed notes or w.s. will also be in this folder.

• You will have 2 days from your return to make up work. You must place the absent work in the absent box with your name, period.– You will only receive credit if the absence is

excused.

Tests• Tests will be a combination of fill-

in, t/f, short answer, and essay. Some tests will be lab practical format.

• Tests must be made up within two weeks or a zero will be given

Grading*Classwork & Homework: 40% (includes n.b. and labs)

*Tests: 50%

*Participation: 10%

Rules• Stay in your seat unless I have directed

otherwise• Keep your attitudes, comments, and body

language positive and professional• Be respectful of all living things in class• All language and actions must be appropriate

for the classroom• Come to class ready to work (prepared with

notebook, paper, pencil, assignments, etc.)• NO cell phones or electronics of any kind out

during class. 1sttime=confiscation

Consequences• 1st warning= loss of 5 participation

pts. • 2nd warning= 1 hour detention after

school• 3rd warning= referral to A.P.*Students who may present a safety

hazard will skip to step 3 immediately

DON’T SAY IT!!!“Gay is synonymous with the lesser

It's the same hate that's caused wars from religionGender to skin color, the complexion of your pigmentThe same fight that led people to walk outs and sit insIt's human rights for everybody, there is no difference!”-Macklemore

Participation• Each day that you are in class and

following the rules you will receive 5 participation points.

• These points will be lost if you have broken any of the rules I have presented.

*You may earn extra credit participation for volunteering in class

Cheating• Cheating will not be accepted under any

circumstance.• Talking during test taking will result 1st in

loss of answer sheet, then in loss of test.• Copying of H.W. or C.W. will result in 0

score for all involved. (unless group work)• I will also make note of any copying in

class and will send to A.P. to add to student file.

Tardies• 1st tardy- warning• 2nd tardy- warning• 3rd tardy- email or call home• 4th tardy- administrative tardy

contract*Starts fresh each quarter

Additional Help• Study session and review sessions for the test will

be held one day per week. See events board for dates.

• Sign up for REMIND to receive Pre-A.P. Bio text reminders for tests and projects.

• You may also e-mail me if you have a question that cannot be answered by someone else in the class or if you have been absent for a long time and need me to attach notes and assignments:jbuck@lodiusd.net

*SEE CLASS WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFO!!!tokaybiology.weebly.com

Leaving Class• Clean up area and make sure your book

has been returned to the shelf. (5 points lost if area not clean)

• Students are not to put on backpacks until the bell rings.

• Do not get up to leave early!!! It will postpone your leaving time.

• When the bell rings, push in your chair and head politely for the door.