Welcome to Biology!
Ms. HernandezRoom 2016
About Me Justina Hernandez
Call me Ms. Hernandez or Ms. HGraduate of UT Austin
BS: Human Biology, emphasis on pathogenesis and immunity
Worked in a doctor’s office for two years as a patient educator
Starting second year at SHS I my dog
Syllabus Year at a Glance Contact information Grading policy
Weekly Grade checks Parent Portal Progress reports/Report
Cards
Credit for this course
School Supplies Tutoring Hours Test and Project dates
Ms. H’s Contact info
Phone- call school, extension 22016Email: [email protected] websites
http://classroom.seguin.k12.tx.us/webs/jhernandez/
Ms. Hernandezscience.pbworks.com
Year at a Glance…
1st six weeks•Lab safety and Evidence-based thinking•Biochemistry•Cells
4th six weeks•Classification•Microorganisms•Plants
2nd six weeks•Cellular Processes•Genetics and Heredity
5th six weeks•Plants (continued)•Animals•Body Systems•Ecology
3rd six weeks•Genetics and Heredity (Continued)•Evolution
6th six weeks•Ecology (continued)
Grading policy/ Credit
Due dates posted in SEVERAL places HIGHLY recommend assignment. calendar
Weekly grade checks- Don’t EVER be surprised!5 days for revisions/completion of make up work
Corrections: separate sheet of paper with name and title, staple to original assignment. Justify your new answers
70% average for BOTH semesters to receive credit for this course
Supplies
Pen and Pencil with an eraser
Loose-leaf notebook paper1 composition book3 ring binder (2.5” please)Divider TabsBox of tissues
1 pack colored pencils for personal use
1 pair scissors for personal use
Glue sticks for personal use
If you are unable to get your supplies for the year, please see me during tutoring hours to work something out.
Tutoring Schedule
AM: Not Mondays, all other days by appointment
Lunch by appointment- Tell me, you need a pass.
PM: 3:45-4:30 M-Th, Fri by appointment If I’m not available, you can seek help from
ANY other biology teacherPlease feel free to make an appointment if
needed to discuss grades, missing assignments, notes, or if you need any clarification about the material.
Class Rules
1. Give undivided attention to the teacher2. Be prepared to learn as soon as you enter the
classroom3. Follow all directions4. Treat everyone with respect5. Put forth quality and effort into everything you do!6. Absolutely NO Cell phones/MP3 players/Food and
beverage consumption in class
Consequences1. Verbal Warning2. Seat reassignment or Hall assignment and/or
teacher conference3. Lunch D-Hall in ISS/parents contact4. Withdrawl of class privileges/ Office Referral
Any severe infraction of the school or class rules will result in an IMMEDIATE office referral and parents will be called.
Rewards
Daily praisePositive notes home to you and your parentsGood grades and conduct marksClass prizes as availableExtra Mat MoneyThe joy of learning!
Procedures
Entering the classroom
During lectures/tutorials
Labs and group activities
End of classHomeworkTardiesLeaving the
classroomMakeup-Assignments
Procedures: Entry
Take care of personal needs before classEnter QUIETLY, get your notebook and go to
your deskTurn in any homework assignments to the
TURN-IN basket on the way to your assigned seat
Begin bell work IMMEDIATELY in your class journals.If you are not in your assigned seat when the bell rings, you are TARDY!
Procedures: During Lectures/Tutorials/ Independent work
Do not talk when I am talking
Raise your hand if you have a question or comment regarding the content Wait your turn if more
than one person needs to speak. I promise, I’ll get to you
Wait for my ok to start
ANY class activityStay in your seat!
If you need to sharpen your pencil- use the manual sharpener!
Volunteer to participateTake detailed notes- if
it’s on the board, it’s important!
Procedures: Lab & Group Activities
Eye contact? Check! Do not leave for the lab
area until I give permission Get aprons and goggles,
and lab instructions, then go to your stations. Write your name on your lab paper!
Stay in assigned stations with assigned groups
Respect
Follow posted lab safety rules
Follow directions and examples previously modeled by me
Ask 3, then me Share all lab data with
group members Whole group cleans up lab
stations when lab is complete, turn in lab and return to your desk.
Procedures: End of Class
The bell does not dismiss you. I do! Stay in your seat until
dismissedVerify you have
agenda, homework, and class objectives copied in your notebook as well as any homework assignments
Desks must be clean and realigned prior to dismissal. You can put away your notebooks on your way out.
Turn in any assignments to the turn in basket if you have not already done so!
Procedures: Homework/Assignments All work and assignment due dates will be posted on
the board as well as the weekly calendar and the class Wiki.
Complete homework as directed. Write NEATLY Name Period Date Title if needed Staple if multiple pages Leave it in the turn in basket!
In class, pass all work to the front and to the LEFT
Tardies
Come in QUIETLY, sign in to the tardy sheet Check the TIME on the clock
Grab your things and head straight to your desk.
I will pass you any handouts or notes on your way to your chair.
Please wait until after class or tutorial hours to check on any missing work or missed announcements for the day.
Procedures: Leaving the classroom
Raise your hand with Mat Money for RR, H20, Locker Make sure your name and the
date is on it! 2 Mat Monies per six weeks
If acknowledged, please quietly get the hall pass, sign out with the TIME. Return quickly and quietly. Put the pass back on the board and go back to your seat. I will call the office if you are
gone for longer than 5 minutes.
15 minute rule One at a time No more than two outings per
class period, first come first serve starting when the bell rings.
For the nurse, counselor, or office please speak with me privately and I will write you a pass at my discretion.
I reserve the right to revoke hall passes for a six weeks if the privilege is
abused.
Procedures: Make up Assignments
All previously assigned papers are due on the date of your return
I will give you a copy of missed work when you return. Due within 5 days of your
receipt to receive full credit. Due date will be written on
your paper Check the class wiki for the
agenda and any possible digital copies of the assignment.
For late work or lost copies of assignments, please see me during normal tutorial hours. Reference grade checks
All make up work goes to the turn in basket. Ensure your name, period, and
the date you turned in the assignment are at the top of your paper!
No assignments accepted after 5 day mark.
Class Wiki
Check the class wiki for class information, notes, and fun science things!
Mshernandezscience.pbworks.com
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