Biology Course Disclosure 2009-2010

Canyon View High School

Teacher: Lisa Allred Phone: 435-586-2813

Email: lisa.allred@ironmail.org
Website: allredcvhs.posterous.com

Course Description:
The Biology Core has three major concepts for the focus of instruction: (1) the structures
in all living things occur as a result of necessary functions. (2) Interactions of organisms
in an environment are determined by the biotic and abioticcomponents of the
environment. (3) Evolution of species occurs over time and is related to the environment
in which the species live. -Utah State Science Core
Curriculum-

Attendance Policy:
1. Canyon View's attendance policy will be strictly followed. Attendance in class is
crucial to successful completion of the class.
2. You will be in your assigned seat once the bell rings ready to begin bellwork.
3. Bellwork will be given at the beginning of each class period and will earn points.
Bell work due to absences and tardies cannot be made up, and points will be
lost.
4. No make-up work will be given for unexcused absences

Grading Policy/Scale:
1. Grade Scale:
100 - 93% A 76 - 73% C
92 - 90% A- 72 - 70% C-
89 - 87% B+ 67 – 69% D+
86 - 83% B 63 – 66% D
82 - 80% B- 60 – 62% D-
79 - 77% C+ 59 - 0% F
2. Students will be graded both by completion of assignments and the quality of
submitted work. In other words, in order to receive good grades in this class,
students must complete all assignments on time and to the highest possible
standard.
3. Complete assignments neatly and on time. Late work will only be accepted
up to one week after its initial due date. Late work stemming from an
unexcused absence will not be accepted.
4. Daily assignments and class work can be viewed at allredcvhs.posterous.com
5. Forty extra credit points (called insurance) per unit are available. There are two
units per quarter.
Citizenship:
Student’s citizenship grade will be determined as outlined in the following table.

CVHS Responsible Citizen Rubric

CITIZENSHIP HONOR SATISFACTORY NEEDS UNSATISFACTORY

IMPROVEMENT
ATTENDANCE 0 UNEXCUSED 1-2 UNEXCUSED 3-4 UNEXCUSED 5 or more
absences absences absences UNEXCUSED
absences
TARDIES 0-2 3-4 5-6 7 or more

ACADEMIC Usually A-B grade Usually A-C grade Usually D grade and Usually F grade and
PERFORMANCE and comes to class and generally has to be reminded rarely comes to
prepared with comes to class frequently to bring class with necessary
necessary prepared with necessary books materials,
materials, pays necessary and materials, talks continually
attention and materials, pays and does not pay interrupts and talks
actively attention and talks attention to what is during class or sits
participates when appropriate supposed to be and does nothing.
done in class
FOLLOWS SCHOOL Honors school and Minor violations of Discipline steps Administrator
RULES class rules school and class taken in class by involved in
• Dress code rules teacher disciplinary action
• Cell phones and
other electronic
devices
• Insubordination

Class Rules:
1. Arrive on time and immediately begin bellwork.
2. Come prepared with required materials (no cell phones, mp3 players, or
ipods).
3. Be respectful to others and all property.
4. Always follow directions.
5. Demonstrate good citizenship and have fun!

Class Curriculum/Resources:
1. The Holt Biology Textbook will be available to check out as needed.
2. A science journal containing notes and study guides will be used as additional
resources.

DRSL’s (Desired Results for Student Learning)1 Competent Learner, 2 Effective Communicator,
3.Responsible Citizen.

Canyon View High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
or qualified disability.

Canyon View High School no discarimina a raza, color, nacionalidad, genero, or habilidad
diferenciada.
Biology Course Disclosure Sign Off
2009-2010
Dear Parents,

To view the course disclosure, go to the following website: allredcvhs.posterous.com . When

you have finished reading the course disclosure please take a moment to sign off
demonstrating that you have read it. Also, I have found that many of our records at school are
often outdated or missing important items. If you could please fill out the student information
sheet, it would help me to contact you when necessary. I have found that one of the
most difficult things to do at the high school level is keep in good contact
with the parents of the nearly 200 students that I teach every year. I have
found that e-mail is the cheapest and most efficient way to make contact for most things, so
please include that if you have an e-mail address. Cell phone numbers are also very helpful.

When you have completed this course disclosure sign off-sheet, please fill out this student
information sheet. Pull this top page off and have your son or daughter return it to me. Please
keep the course disclosure for future reference.

Thank you,
Mrs. Allred

Course Disclosure Sign Off

Student Name (Please print) ___________________________________ Class Period _____________

Students email: __________________________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________

I have read the course disclosure for Mrs. Allred’s Biology Class and understand the policies,
procedures, rules, and overall expectations for this course.

Student Signature ______________________________________ Date ______________

Parent Signature ______________________________________ Date ______________

Parent Information Form

Parents’ Names ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________
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E-Mail Address ______________________________________________________________
Day Time Phone Numbers (435) _____________________ (435) _____________________
Evening Phone Numbers (435) _____________________ (435) _____________________
Cell Phone(s) (435) _____________________ (435) _____________________