Below is a series of Frequently asked questions for my Biology class
Q: Can I hand in homework late?
A. No. If you do not have your homework the day it is due, you will receive a 0%. Projects have a 3 day lateness limit - with 10% being lost each day. All assignments are due at the beginning of class - anything handed in after that will be considered late.
Q: I was absent. What should I do?
A: First, check the "Daily Information" section for any work that you missed. If it is something that can be done off the website, then be sure to access that information to catch up. If not, the assignments will be in the classroom absentee folder. It is your responsibility to makeup any missed work, and you can discuss with me when any missed work is due when you return to class.
Q: I missed an exam or lab due to an absence. What should I do?
A: You will have one week to make up any exam or lab missed during class time, so be sure to talk to me to schedule a date for the missed work. It is your responsibility to makeup any missed work.
Q: I sent you an email but never received a response. What should I do?
A: Stop by to talk to me! You can always stop by before school or discuss the concern after class. I typically stop responding to emails around 9:00 p.m.
Q: I am confused on a topic. What can I do?
A:
1. First, I recommend navigating to the topic page on this website. There, you will find a series of objectives, practice questions, and help videos to assist you.
2. Next, I recommend that you come speak to me (even if you did the first option). Why? Because I can often point out misconceptions or incorrect answers BEFORE you are being graded. My office hour schedule is available in the "Teacher Schedule" section of this website. If you cannot come to see me then, feel free to contact me at any time via my email, [email protected].
Q: I am unhappy with my grade. What can I do?
A.
1. Start by pre-reading (or watching a video) on the information before we discuss the topic in class. The more you know before coming in to class, the more you will be able to understand in class.
2. Practice, practice, practice. Many students come to my class having studied passively - meaning that they look over their notes and that is it. Unfortunately, this method does not actually prove that you understand the content before you take an exam. Instead, you should study actively, by taking practice exams to prove that you both know and understand the information. Practice Exams are available in the following places:
a. On this website, under each topic category. Those answers will be posted the night before an exam.
b. In the textbook, both at the end of each section and at the end of a chapter. If you would like your answers to these exams checked, feel free to bring them in to me before an exam.
c. On the internet - look up our current topic, followed by the words "practice exam." There should be several practice exams for each of our topics available online.
3. Talk to me. I am happy to sit down with any of my students to assist you in achieving your goals in my class.
Q: What do I need to get into Chemistry Honors?
A: If you are currently in Academic: A or better in Biology A.
Academic-level math courses, from Algebra I to present course. Co-requisite: Algebra II. B or better in Honors level math courses, or A or better in Academic-level math courses, from Algebra I to present course. Co-requisite: Algebra II.
If you are currently in Honors: B or better in Biology H. B or better in Honors level math courses, or A or better in Academic-level math courses, from Algebra I to present course. Co-requisite: Algebra II.
This course guide can also assist you in planning your future schedule (click here, then click on sciences)
Q: Should i take the SAT Biology exam this year?
A: Please check out the SAT Biology exam section of this website for further information on this question.
Q: Can I hand in homework late?
A. No. If you do not have your homework the day it is due, you will receive a 0%. Projects have a 3 day lateness limit - with 10% being lost each day. All assignments are due at the beginning of class - anything handed in after that will be considered late.
Q: I was absent. What should I do?
A: First, check the "Daily Information" section for any work that you missed. If it is something that can be done off the website, then be sure to access that information to catch up. If not, the assignments will be in the classroom absentee folder. It is your responsibility to makeup any missed work, and you can discuss with me when any missed work is due when you return to class.
Q: I missed an exam or lab due to an absence. What should I do?
A: You will have one week to make up any exam or lab missed during class time, so be sure to talk to me to schedule a date for the missed work. It is your responsibility to makeup any missed work.
Q: I sent you an email but never received a response. What should I do?
A: Stop by to talk to me! You can always stop by before school or discuss the concern after class. I typically stop responding to emails around 9:00 p.m.
Q: I am confused on a topic. What can I do?
A:
1. First, I recommend navigating to the topic page on this website. There, you will find a series of objectives, practice questions, and help videos to assist you.
2. Next, I recommend that you come speak to me (even if you did the first option). Why? Because I can often point out misconceptions or incorrect answers BEFORE you are being graded. My office hour schedule is available in the "Teacher Schedule" section of this website. If you cannot come to see me then, feel free to contact me at any time via my email, [email protected].
Q: I am unhappy with my grade. What can I do?
A.
1. Start by pre-reading (or watching a video) on the information before we discuss the topic in class. The more you know before coming in to class, the more you will be able to understand in class.
2. Practice, practice, practice. Many students come to my class having studied passively - meaning that they look over their notes and that is it. Unfortunately, this method does not actually prove that you understand the content before you take an exam. Instead, you should study actively, by taking practice exams to prove that you both know and understand the information. Practice Exams are available in the following places:
a. On this website, under each topic category. Those answers will be posted the night before an exam.
b. In the textbook, both at the end of each section and at the end of a chapter. If you would like your answers to these exams checked, feel free to bring them in to me before an exam.
c. On the internet - look up our current topic, followed by the words "practice exam." There should be several practice exams for each of our topics available online.
3. Talk to me. I am happy to sit down with any of my students to assist you in achieving your goals in my class.
Q: What do I need to get into Chemistry Honors?
A: If you are currently in Academic: A or better in Biology A.
Academic-level math courses, from Algebra I to present course. Co-requisite: Algebra II. B or better in Honors level math courses, or A or better in Academic-level math courses, from Algebra I to present course. Co-requisite: Algebra II.
If you are currently in Honors: B or better in Biology H. B or better in Honors level math courses, or A or better in Academic-level math courses, from Algebra I to present course. Co-requisite: Algebra II.
This course guide can also assist you in planning your future schedule (click here, then click on sciences)
Q: Should i take the SAT Biology exam this year?
A: Please check out the SAT Biology exam section of this website for further information on this question.