Mr. Danna
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Courses: AP Biology, Honors Chemisty, and Integrated Science-1
Moderator: Junior Class


Course Information


Goals, Purposes and Objectives:

Goals:

To become aware of how science is involved in all life and its activities.

To appreciate the improvement in the quality of life as a result of advancements in science.

To provide the basic competency necessary for successful studies/careers in science.

Objectives:

  • Students will demonstrate proper laboratory procedures
  • Students will be able to problem solve using dimensional analysis.
  • Students will be able to pass this course.

Purposes:
The science curriulum is designed to expose and reinforce the themes/threads common to all sciences.

Classroom Procedures:

  • Always be respectful to the rights of others
  • Raise your hand to be recognized
  • You are responsible to have your classroom materials: text; notebook; graphing calculator; and writing implements, daily.
  • Seating is alphabetical, with special needs honored where possible.



Homework policies:

  • Homework is assigned most everyday.  A related writing/problem solving assignment follows a reading assignment.  Homework is expected to be completed and on time.  Homework assignments are examples of testing components.
  • No credit is given for late assignments
  • Homework is due-in one day after an absence, unless the absence was lengthy;  the teacher will give a reasonable amount of time in this case.


 Help Sessions:

  • The teacher is generally available everyday before or after school for help.  The student should schedule a help session with the teacher.
  • A general review session is scheduled, after school, on the day preceding an exam.  Students may wish to attend these general review sessions.


Grading Policies:

Weighting:

       Tests ~ 75%
       Homework ~12%
       Laboratory submissions ~13%
       Extra-credit opportunities are provided periodically

       The teacher reserves the right to make adjustments as deemed necessary, students will be informed of any weight changes.