Welcome toBiology 300

Mrs.Geithner-Marron

The study of living things & how they interact with each other & their environment.

• Semester 1:– Unit 1: Biology, the Science

of Life– Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life– Unit 3: The Cell & its

Environment– Unit 4: DNA & Protein

Synthesis– Unit 5: Cellular

Reproduction– Unit 6: Genetics & Heredity

• Semester 2:– Unit 7: Evolution &

Classification– Unit 8: Reproduction– Unit 9: Nutrition &

Digestion– Unit 10: Transport– Unit 11: Gas Exchange &

Excretion– Unit 12: Nervous Control– Unit 13: Ecology

• Attendance- prompt, daily attendance is crucial to success• Lab counts as a separate class

• Materials- binder, pens, pencils, colored pencils, closed-toe shoes for lab

• Absences- see me the day returning to school to show HW that was due, p/u work that was missed, find out due dates for missed work, etc.

• Homework- given most nights– Due at beginning of class on due date

• Late HW is not accepted since we generally go over it in class

– Exceptions… excused absence (due upon return) or extended time modifications (must show progress)

• Grades are earned not given– total points method

• points earned divided by possible points

• Periodic quizzes (unannounced or announced) & tests (always announced).

Labs• Submit on-time for full credit

–20% deducted per day late• No labs accepted after 4 days late

• All safety rules must be followed.–Closed-toe shoes required.

• Keep a pair in locker or in class just in case…

Placement for Sophomore Year

• Based on 300 Algebra 1 grade–To qualify for chemistry

•B- or better in 300 Algebra 1

–To qualify for earth science•No prerequisite

• Biology grade is a prerequisite for many future electives

Academic Integrity• Honesty is expected in my classroom

• Cheating, copying, plagiarizing will not be tolerated & are serious offenses.–Occasional group lab reports or projects

will be assigned, otherwise all work should be done independently

• When in doubt, ask!

Where can you find info about your child’s class?My website on the school’s faculty page.

• Extra Help: available by appointment– Encourage your child to ask for help a. s. a. p.– Tutoring should be a final step.

• The tutor should contact me.– So we can be “on the same page”.– So he/she knows how I have approached the content.

• Contact:– 655-3981 x2352 (voicemail)– RGeithner@darienps.org (e-mail)

• Parents + Student +Teacher = Keys to unlocking success