CLASSROOM OUTLINE
Additional Help Availability: Before or after school upon request
CLASSROOM RULES: The following list includes my expectations for the students. I wish the best for all of my
students and will try my best to help you succeed.
Respect – For both adults and peers.
Act mature – You are in a high school classroom.
Do your best – Make yourself and those around you proud.
GRADING POLICY: Effective for the 2018-2019 school year, grades will be calculated on a percentage system. The
course will be graded on 2 separate 18 week scales. There will be no 2nd or 4th 9 weeks grades issued. The course
grade is cumulative for first semester and second semester individually. The grading scale is as follows:
100-93.0% A 86.9-83.0% B 76.9-73.0% C 66.9-63.0% D
92.9-90.0% A- 82.9-80.0% B- 72.9-70.0% C- 62.9-60.0% D-
89.9-87.0% B+ 79.9-77.0% C+ 69.9-67.0% D+ 59.9% or below F
Grading percentage breakdown:
Classwork/Homework – 10%
Lab Reports (2 per semester) – 5% each
Test/Quizzes – 30%
Final Exam – 20%
Weekly Essays – 15%
Diversity of Life – 15%
* Homework should be turned in on time to receive credit. Absent/missing/late work to be turned in with end of chapter log
** Unit tests are designed to prepare students for the SAT exam. They will consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer, problems, and essays.
*** All tests and quizzes will be collected and stored by the teacher. Any student wishing to review a completed
test or quiz may meet with the teacher individually to discuss the test or quiz.
**** Grades will be posted on Power School. Please consult Power School if you have any questions about current assignments, test scores, or the overall course grade.
THINGS TO BRING TO CLASS: It is important that all students come prepared to learn. Here is a list of things to
bring to class.
Writing utensil
Biology folder
Byron Cribley – BHS Science Dept