SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Honors Living Environment

Half Hollow Hills East
Ms. Talleur
2016-2017

Overview
This class covers the
diverse subject matter
associated with both
the NYS Regents
curriculum as well as TEACHER:
the CollegeBoards Ms. Talleur
curriculum for the
SATII in Biology. Some
of the areas of study in
EMAIL:
this course will include scientific inquiry, ecology, biochemistry, evolution, dtalleur@hhh.k12.
molecular and human genetics, DNA technology, human physiology and ny.us
human body systems. Hopefully through this course, you will develop an
appreciation for the life sciences and perhaps even a true interest in Biology! EXTRA HELP:
Tuesdays 2:15 PM-
Keep in mind, this is an Honors level course and will include rigorous work 3:00 PM
both in the classroom and on your own. You will be having assignments over
breaks; luckily you will be notified of them well in advance. As an honors Wednesdays 6:30
student, it is expected that all assignments be completed on time and be AM-7:15 AM
reflective of your own knowledge, not that of other students. If your average
falls below what is expected, parents will be notified and a change of level
will be discussed as needed.

Our Classroom Rules

1. Be Prepared: Please bring the following items to class each day: pen, pencil, folder, and a 1.5
inch three-ring loose-leaf binder with 3 dividers (Do Now, Notes, Homework) dedicated to
Living Environment (no other subject) with paper. When the bell rings you must take out your
homework from the night before and you must complete the Do Nows that are posted on the
board.
2. Be Prompt: Lateness will not be tolerated. If you are late for class you MUST sign the late book
with your name, date, period and time. Multiple unexcused tardies will result in detention.
3. Be Productive: Inside class you must complete all assignments and work with classmates if
assigned to a group. Outside of class it is recommended that students review their notes on a
daily basis.

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4. Be Polite: Be respectful to your fellow students and your teachers. Our classroom is a positive
learning environment and disrespect distracts from this environment and will not be tolerated.
5. No eating or drinking in a science classroom. Due to the nature of chemicals used in our
classroom, consuming food or drink represents a health hazard. This is a state law and must be
followed.
6. No cell phones out in class. If they are seen they will be taken away. This is a school rule!

Materials Absences
To succeed in class you MUST have: If you are absent, YOU are responsible for
1) Pen and pencil getting notes and making up any class work or
2) 3 Section 1.5 or 2 inch Binder (Do Now, homework assignments. You must arrange to
Notes, Homework) make up any labs as soon as you return to
3) Folder school. Any missed exams and quizzes will be
4) Agenda given the day you return to class, so be
prepared. If your absence is unexcused, you will
Grades receive a 0 on any tests, quizzes, or lab
assignments given on the day of your absence. If
Tests/Projects 50% a student misses a lab, he/she will have two
Quizzes 20% weeks from the assignment date to makeup the
Labs 20% lab after school or a zero will be averaged into
Homework 10% the grade. Also check the eboard!

Tests/Projects/Quizzes: Quizzes and tests are

based on information covered during class
discussion, homework assignments, readings, COURSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
and laboratory activities.
Please have your parents review this
information with you, then sign as
Labs: In order to sit for the regents at the end of
the year each student is required to complete acknowledgement of understanding the course
1200 minutes of laboratory work (a minimum of outline.
30 labs) to satisfy the Regents Requirements.
Therefore, you must complete Labs in class. If Lets have a positive & meaningful year! :)
the lab is not completed in class you must
complete it before or after school during extra Student name & signature:
help.

Homework Assignments: There will be written

HW assignments that will be checked or Parent name & signature:
collected at the beginning of class. Late HW will
not be accepted because we go over the
homework at the beginning of class the day it is
due.