This document outlines classroom procedures and expectations for a biology class. It includes instructions for students to find their seat, fill out an information sheet, and read the syllabus on the first day of class. The teacher reviews course content, assignments, grading policies, and materials required for the class. Students are given instructions for partner interviews and creating name cards to introduce themselves.

1. WELCOME to H6WELCOME to H6
Mr. AvilaMr. Avila
BiologyBiology
Find your assigned seatFind your assigned seat
Fill out the Student Info SheetFill out the Student Info Sheet
August 12, 2014

2. Find your SeatFind your Seat
Fill out student Info Sheets.Fill out student Info Sheets.
(5pts).(5pts).
Welcome to Silver CreekWelcome to Silver Creek
Read the SyllubusRead the Syllubus
Notebook/Material Check onNotebook/Material Check on
FridayFriday
Safety and Green sheet quizSafety and Green sheet quiz
Friday.Friday.

3. Mr. AvilaMr. Avila
High SchoolHigh School
UniversityUniversity
CredentialCredential
Silver CreekSilver Creek

4. Reading Through theReading Through the
green Sheetgreen Sheet
We will read one section atWe will read one section at
a time.a time.
Follow alongFollow along
This will be part of your firstThis will be part of your first
quiz Friday.quiz Friday.

5. BiologyBiology
 College Prep CourseCollege Prep Course
 Meets CSU & UC “D” Lab LifeMeets CSU & UC “D” Lab Life
ScienceScience
 Scientific MethodScientific Method
 EcologyEcology
 Cell biologyCell biology
 GeneticsGenetics
 Anatomy and PhysiologyAnatomy and Physiology

11. Bathroom PassesBathroom Passes
You will have 8 bathroom passesYou will have 8 bathroom passes
per semester.per semester.
If you lose or use up all 8 you willIf you lose or use up all 8 you will
owe 5 mins at break for each use.owe 5 mins at break for each use.
These will be given out on FridayThese will be given out on Friday
during the Material Checkduring the Material Check

12. TardyTardy
Any one who is TardyAny one who is Tardy
twice in the same weektwice in the same week
will owe 5 minutes atwill owe 5 minutes at
break. If you do not makebreak. If you do not make
up the time you areup the time you are
marked absent the day ofmarked absent the day of
the second tardy.the second tardy.

13. Two Pocket Portfolio

14. College Ruled
Composition Notebook

15. Pencil &
Pen (black or blue ink)

16. 12 colors12 colors

17. Your
Choice
Of
Color

18. 1 roll of (cheap)paper towels OR Tape1 roll of (cheap)paper towels OR Tape
This is to be left in classThis is to be left in class

20. Late & Missing WorkLate & Missing Work
Late work is deducted 50%Late work is deducted 50%
Missing work can be found in theMissing work can be found in the
black file near the door markedblack file near the door marked
Marine Biology.Marine Biology.
Items that can not be made upItems that can not be made up
–Mini-quizzes, Labs, andMini-quizzes, Labs, and
participation.participation.

21. Weighted gradesWeighted grades
Test and Quizzes: 55%Test and Quizzes: 55%
Assignments and Participation:Assignments and Participation:
20%20%
Projects: 20%Projects: 20%
Notebook/Portfolio Checks: 5%Notebook/Portfolio Checks: 5%

22. Extra Credit GuidelinesExtra Credit Guidelines
You can get a small amount ofYou can get a small amount of
extra credit during the gradingextra credit during the grading
period.period.
Your EC does not qualify if youYour EC does not qualify if you
are under a 60%are under a 60%
 You can not pass with extra creditYou can not pass with extra credit
alone.alone.

23. Signature Page (add in)Signature Page (add in)
““All students who are caught cheatingAll students who are caught cheating
will automatically be given a 1 day suspensionwill automatically be given a 1 day suspension
as well as the maximum penalty of a 0 onas well as the maximum penalty of a 0 on
the assignment.“the assignment.“
““The Act of AcademicThe Act of Academic
dishonesty compromises the core values of trust, fairndishonesty compromises the core values of trust, fairn
ess, respect, honesty and responsibility, therebyess, respect, honesty and responsibility, thereby
undermining the process by which knowledge isundermining the process by which knowledge is
created, shared and evaluated. Any offense to thecreated, shared and evaluated. Any offense to the
Act casts suspicion on the integrity of individuals andAct casts suspicion on the integrity of individuals and
damages the reputation of the Silver Creekdamages the reputation of the Silver Creek
Community.” Community.”

24. Electronic DevicesElectronic Devices
 NO Ipods for two weeks.NO Ipods for two weeks.
– If I let you bring them at the end of theIf I let you bring them at the end of the
two weeks…they may ONLY be usedtwo weeks…they may ONLY be used
when my music is playing during NON-when my music is playing during NON-
lab activities.lab activities.
Cellphones will be taken unless ICellphones will be taken unless I
explicitly say you are allowed toexplicitly say you are allowed to
use it.use it.

25. Keys to SuccessKeys to Success
–NeverNever leave anleave an
assignment as a 0assignment as a 0
–ReviewReview your notes andyour notes and
handoutshandouts
–StudyStudy for the quizzes &for the quizzes &
teststests

26. Be respectful to the class,Be respectful to the class,
yourself, myself, and peers.yourself, myself, and peers.
Be on timeBe on time
Do not bring food, drinks,Do not bring food, drinks,
cell phones, or wear hatscell phones, or wear hats
into the classroominto the classroom

27. Assignments dueAssignments due
Students/Parent Form.Students/Parent Form. Both PaperBoth Paper
AND Online (Friday)AND Online (Friday)
Materials (Friday)Materials (Friday)
–Two Pocket PortfolioTwo Pocket Portfolio
–JournalJournal
–Color PencilsColor Pencils
–Pencil/PensPencil/Pens
–HighlighterHighlighter
–Tape OR Paper TowelTape OR Paper Towel

28. Material CheckMaterial Check
FridayFriday
August 15August 15thth
(20 pts)(20 pts)

29. Partner Interview andPartner Interview and
IntroductionIntroduction
You will be paired up with andYou will be paired up with and
interview another peer.interview another peer.
You have 5 minutes toYou have 5 minutes to
interview each other and fill outinterview each other and fill out
the Partner form.the Partner form.

30. Make a 3x5 CardMake a 3x5 Card
 Rows I designate go to the back and getRows I designate go to the back and get
3-4 markers. You will share with a partner3-4 markers. You will share with a partner
across from you.across from you.
 Print in large letters (Example)Print in large letters (Example)
– Front: First and Last NameFront: First and Last Name
– Back: PeriodBack: Period
 Add a decorative boarder OR graphic toAdd a decorative boarder OR graphic to
the card. Make sure I can still read thethe card. Make sure I can still read the
name and period.name and period.

31. Present your partnerPresent your partner

32. On your way outOn your way out
Make sure to tell me youMake sure to tell me you
name on the way out.name on the way out.