HERNANDEZ BIOLOGY 1 HONORS - CLASSROOM NORMS AND EXPECTATIONS

RESPECT for each other and for the environment

• I will show self-respect and honor my family by respecting EVERYONE I encounter. This includes, but is not
limited to:
o Administrators
o Teachers, including substitute teachers
o Guest speakers
o Peers
…even if we have a difference of opinion.

• I will treat EVERYONE, as I would like to be treated AT ALL TIMES.

• I will respect the integrity of the classroom environment, including but not limited to:
o Classroom infrastructure
o Classroom equipment
o Classroom supplies

RESPONSIBILITY
• I will report to class adequately prepared EVERY DAY
• I will be prepared to begin class on time
• I will take responsibility for my own behavior and the quality of the work I produce
• I will strive for the best at all times

RELIABILITY
• When working in groups, I will honor my role and earnestly contribute to the overall success of the group
• I will do my best to complete the task/assignment in a timely and professional manner

CONSEQUENCES
If I fail to meet the above expectations, I accept that there will be consequences. These may include, but are not
limited to:

• Citation
• One-on-one conference with the teacher
• Referral to the office (Temporary Record)
• Strike against final conduct grade
• Note attached to file
• Phone call/Email to parent or guardian
• Detention
• Student Case Management Referral (Permanent Record)
• The misuse of your electronic device during class will result of a citation and parent contact, and probably
detention (depending on the amount of offences)

(Note: Consequences are not listed according to level of offence)

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. You are expected to enter the classroom quietly, put cell phones away and go directly to your seat.
2. The sound of the bell means I need your attention. You are expected to respond immediately.
3. You are expected to use the restroom during passing so that the entire class period can be devoted to
class work. However, if you MUST use the restroom, you will sign out when you leave and sign in when
you return.
4. You are solely responsible for the use of your group work time. If the time is used to socialize, the work
will be subpar and will be reflected in your grade.
 5. No food or beverage (except water) is allowed in the classroom.
6. You are expected to use the class period for BIOLOGY only. There will be consequences for all breaches.
7. Prior to the end of the class period, you will remove your trash to the respective trash receptacles and
clean your workspace. I will check each workspace prior to dismissal.
8. At the end of the class period, you will remain seated until you are dismissed, one table or row at a time.

TARDINESS, ABSENCES AND LATE WORK

School policy will be followed with respect to tardiness. Please see your Student Handbook for a complete
description.

You must see me to make up any work due to absences. It is your responsibility to find out what was done in
class and set up a time to make up any class work, tests or quizzes. You will have a maximum of five days to
make up any missed work. If in doubt, check Edmodo for all postings or ask a classmate.

If you are in school and fail to turn in an assignment on its given due date, the late work policy outlined in the
Student Handbook will be adhered to, up to a maximum of three days. After three days, you will keep the “F” or
lower grade earned. Special circumstances will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

HANDOUTS AND SUPPLIES

You must maintain a notebook with pockets for this class. All pertinent handouts should be kept in your notebooks
inside the pockets or glued to an empty page. All information disseminated in class will be assessed at some point
during this course. It is your responsibility to bring your device fully charged to class every day.

ASSESSMENTS

Your final grade will be based on a variety of quizzes (announced and unannounced), tests, group assignments,
EDpuzzle activities, Edmodo assignments, and Nearpod activities. I do not give away extra points to “bump grade”
so please do not ask. There may or may not be extra credit opportunities, it depends of availability of activities.

EXTRA HELP
You may see me for extra help after school between 2:20 pm and 3:20 pm (by appointment).

CHEATING
If you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero for that assignment and you will not have an opportunity to
make it up.

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