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Honors Biology

 

Contact Information

Mrs. Renee’ Shearin

reneeshearin@fcschools.net

919-496-3975 ext. 299

Starting November 16, 2020

 

1:32 - 1:39

Class Change

1:39 - 3:00

4th Block

1:39 - 2:26

Direct Instruction

2:26 - 3:00

Independent Work 

2:30 - 2:40

Mask Break

2:40 - 2:55

Bathroom Break

3:00

Dismissal - Student Drivers and Car Riders

3:02

Dismissal - Bus Riders

 

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 2:30 - 3:00pm

 

Welcome to Honors Biology!!!! I absolutely cannot wait to meet each of you (even if it is virtually)! We will get through this together and know that I am always here for you. 

 

Description

We will cover the following units: Characteristics of Living Organisms, Classification & Kingdoms, Biochemistry, Cells, Cell Division, DNA, Genetics, Biotechnology, Evolution &  Ethology, and Ecology.

 

Canvas

Canvas is the main hub used for this course. Click on the link below to watch a short video about how to navigate Canvas.

Navigating Canvas

 

Attendance

Attendance is very important and will be documented daily. There will be three ways the student can be counted present for the day.

  1. Attending a Google Meet  (Preferred method)
  2. Completing daily assignment
  3. Being active on Canvas

After a student’s 3rd absence, contact will be made with the student and/or parent.

 

Grading

Numerical grades will be assigned this semester. The breakdown is as follows:

  • Classwork & Homework  - 40% 
  • Tests & Projects - 40% 
  • Quiz - 20%

 

Remote Grading Policy 

Weekly assignments will be posted on Monday and due on Sunday by 11:59pm. Teachers will assist students in learning concepts throughout the week via Google Meet. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace as lecture video recording will be provided. Assignments will be closed on Monday morning and late work will not be accepted. Grades will be posted the following week. 

After a student’s 3rd zero, contact will be made with the student and/or parent.

 

Make-up Work

If a student is absent, they are allowed two school days to make-up any missed assignment.  After the two-day period has passed, any missing assignments become late work. It is the student’s responsibility to visit the course Canvas Assignments Page or email me directly to get the assignments they have missed.

 

FCS Grading Policy

A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Less than 60. The final course grade will be calculated by averaging each of the student’s nine weeks grades (at 40% weight each) and Final Exam grade (at 20% weight). Final letter grades will be assigned based upon the resulting average and using the scale above.

 

Daily Schedule

Period

Direct Instruction (Live)

Independent Work

1st Period

9:00 - 9:45

9:45 - 10:15

2nd Period

10:15 - 11:00

11:0 - 11:30

Lunch

11:30 - 12:00

3rd Period

12:00 - 12:45

12:45 - 1:15

4th Period

1:15 - 2:00

2:00 - 2:30

 

Please log on to Google Meet at the beginning of your class period. An email was sent to you providing the code you will use to join the meeting. If you did not receive an email from me please email me at reneeshearin@fcschool.net so I can send you the information.

 

 

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