Mr.

McAlister

Anatomy &
Physiology

Classroom: 100
School Number: 308.635.6230
E-Mail: kmcalister@sbps.net
Website: www.mrmcalistersclass.weebly.com
(This website is a great place to get assignments,
as well as, facilitates your learning and study)

Instructor rights

I reserve the rights to make adjustments to course expectations

as I see fit. I assure you that I will be certain to make you aware
of these changes before they are made.

Philosophy

I believe:
- Education in America is a free means to achieve no matter
an individuals ethnicity, creed, or social status.
- That all students can learn science with the proper work
ethic and given proper instruction.
- I believe that application of scientific principles are
important to the development of any individuals worldview
- Learning for learning sake is a worthwhile endeavor
- Science is relevant and fun!!!
Compassion
We build up by showing empathy and
kindness to each other
Industry We work hard and diligently to ensure our own
success
Responsibility We are accountable for our own decisions and
actions
Respect
We honor others through our actions of
acceptance, and in
turn become honorable.
Integrity
We do what is right at all times whether it
will be noticed or
not

Expectations

Assessment

Each semester grade will be based on Assessments and Daily Work.

The following will be used to average your grade:
70% Assessments
30% Daily Work
Overall grades are calculated by the following percentages:
A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F 0-59%

Special Assignments

1 Article critique will be required; it will be due March 4th. An additional

paper can be completed and used to replace any low grade due by May
6th

Specific
Guidelines

Leaving the room: Fill out the pass and get initialed every
time. Exchange phone for pass.
Electronic devices: Cell phones off and on table during class.
No listening devices.
Food & drink: Drinks with screw top allowed. The classroom is
not for eating.

Attendance
and
Make up work

Discipline: We will follow the disciplinary guidelines outlined in

the SHS handbook
In order to achieve the most of your free education it is
important that you attend class. Consequences for skipping
class will be determined by your instructor and will follow the
schools handbook. If you do have an excused absence it is your
responsibility to find out the work you have missed during your
absence.
Getting work ahead of time for an excused absence I
will to the best of my ability give you the work that I have
planned for your absence. This is not to say that during your
leave their will not be additional classwork that occurs.

Mr. McAlisters
Commitment

Anatomy &
Physiology

Being your instructor I cannot in good conscience hold

expectations for you that are higher than my own, therefore I
pledge to:
Be Compassionate To never be little, or attack you. I will not
hold a grudge due to any disagreement. But rather encourage
your learning through kindness and empathy.
Be Industrious I will work hard to provide you a quality
education that meets or exceeds district and state expectations.
Take Responsibility If your inform me of any place where I
lack as an instructor or have failed in my commitments I will
privately or publicly apologize and adjust my instruction, as the
situation demands.
Be Respectful - I will accept and hold my students in high
regard.
Have Integrity I will grade honestly and teach passionately

Expectation
Disputes

Furthermore I will trust you immediately until you have given

me reason to do otherwise. I believe in you and earnestly hope
that you believe in yourself. If you have trouble understanding
any content please speak up so I may adjust my instruction to
better suit your needs.
It is your right as a student to dispute any expectations that you
deem unfair or unreasonable. However it is your responsibility
to do this at an appropriate time this is not before or during
class. If you come and meet with me I will be happy to set up a
time to have a student-teacher conference where we can work
out our differences.