COURSE SYLLABUS
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Garfield High School
Genetics- Living Earth A/B -Health
Ms. Andre
Conference Period (First Period 8:30-10:00 am Tuesday to Friday)
- Course Description
Welcome to Biology, the study of life. This course will allow students to get familiarized with the concepts of science as a daily human activity. We will be following the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS Biology) to achieve the goal of understanding the objectives of this course. The objective of this course is to have a better understanding of what goes on in the world around us and how living things interact with each other.
The major learning objectives are:
- Principles of Cell Biology/Homeostasis 3. Principles of Evolution
- Principles of Genetics 4. Principles of Ecology
- Grade Break Down:
Grading Scale Weight of Assignments
A |
100 – 90% |
Notes |
15% |
B |
89- 80% |
Test |
25% |
C |
79 – 70% |
Quiz |
10% |
D |
69 – 60% |
Homework/Classwork |
30% |
Fail |
59% or below |
Labs/Projects |
20% |
|
|
Total |
100% |
Work Habit Grade: 80 – 100% homework/classwork grade = Excellent
70 – 79% homework/classwork grade = Satisfactory
69 – 0 % homework/classwork grade = Unsatisfactory
Cooperation Grade – Determined on an individual basis. Absences and tardiness are considered for cooperation grade.
Quarter Classes Breakdown:
Quarter |
Name of Class |
Credits |
Graduation Requirement |
1 |
Genetics |
5 |
No |
2 |
Living Earth A |
5 |
Yes |
3 |
Living Earth B |
5 |
Yes |
4 |
Health |
5 |
Yes |
III. Suggested Materials
Notebook, pens, pencils, highlighters, color pencils. |
Schoology & Edgenuity |
Remind App |
Earphones and chrome book
|
Brain Pop |
EdPuzzle |
Textbook: HMH The Living Earth |
|
NearPod |
- Assignments/Homework Policy
*To receive full credit, Homework/classwork/Labs/Projects must be turned in a week before the closing of the grading period.
*Excused absentees will be allowed to submit missed work all the way to the day before the closing of the grading period.
*Students with unexcused absences be able to make up work and will receive 10% lower points.
- Virtual Conferencing/Online Learning
safe |
· Username must be your first and last name · Upon entry to the classroom, start working on your warm-up posted in Schoology · · Use equipment/platforms as intended · Use kind words/expressions/reactions/emoji’s when communicating |
Responsible |
· · Dress appropriately · Be an active participant by participating in class discussions by raising your hand. |
Respectful |
· Be on time and ready to learn · · Ensure your equipment is charged or plugged in · Have all materials you will need ready to go |
- Policy on Cheating
- Cheating of any kind will NOT be permitted and will NOT be tolerated
- Anyone caught cheating or giving answers will receive a zero grade and can possibly have administrative consequences.