Microbiology 2016-2017

Room: 42

Mrs. Nejman

nnejman@district100.com

Welcome to Microbiology at Belvidere High School. Biology is a course which requires you
to be organized, prepared, creative, flexible, and willing to participate on a daily basis. This
course covers such areas as the characteristics of living things, chemistry, cell biology, cell
energy, cell division, genetics, evolution, and human biology. A variety of learning activities
such as laboratories, discussions, and group work will help to make the class interesting and
the material fun to learn. Be sure to make the most of your learning environment.
My name is Mrs. Nejman. I have been teaching at Belvidere high school for 10 years.
I am on maternity leave this semester but will return in January. I have a two year
old and newborn daughters. If you have any questions this semester please feel free
to email me.
Materials:
Each student is responsible for bringing these supplies to class every day.
-A pen AND pencil
-A binder for transporting materials to/from class, with dividers. (I give a lot of handouts.)
-Paper for assignments and notes. (loose leaf or a notebook)
Grading Procedure:
Your grade will be determined based upon your ability to meet specific objectives. Each
objective will be worth a total of 4 points. You will be given a rubric at the beginning of
each unit which will outline what you must be able to do in order to receive a specific amount
of points for each objective. Your ability to meet each objective will be determined by
homework, quizzes, tests, labs, and other projects. Your number one responsibility in this
class is to learn the material which is presented to you. NOTE: OBJECTIVES DO NOT
HAVE DUE DATES, AND THUS YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH OBJECTIVE
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR! YOUR POINTS FOR A SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE CAN
BE CHANGED IF YOUR ABILITY TO MEET AN OBJECTIVE CHANGES! While extra
credit will not be offered, you will always have the opportunity to seek additional help or
provide additional evidence that you have indeed met a specific objective for which you
previously did not receive maximum points. In addition a part of your grade will be based on
your academic behavior which includes but is not limited to doing homework, group work, and
class discussion.
At the beginning of the school year, each student should get a binder, which should
be organized and used the entire semester. In your science binder, you should keep all
materials which display your progress towards meeting course objectives.
In the Case of an Absence:
If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get all make-up work and notes. Most of the
time, make-up work and notes will be available in class, but it is still strongly suggested that
you check with the teacher as well for additional work.

Class Conduct/Daily Procedure:

Be seated after the bell rings.
Immediately complete the warm-up activity.
Quietly wait for class to begin.
All rules in the student handbook will be strictly enforced. Students are expected to follow
the BHS expectations at all times. Below is a list of classroom expectations.
Be Here
1. Come to class prepared and on time. (This includes bringing all necessary materials!)
Students are required to be in the room, seated, and prepared to leave class no
later than 5 minutes after the end of their previous class. In the event additional
time is required, students must check in with me first.
2. Do not leave your seat without permission during lectures. (This includes throwing
things out, getting a tissue, sharpening pencils. The reason is because during lecture
this is distracting to others learning.)
3. Sit only in your assigned seat unless instructed otherwise. This applies when subs
are in our classroom too.
4. Remain in your seat until you are dismissed. (Do not line up by the door!)
Have Respect
Treat the teacher and classmate with respect at all times.
Do not talk over others (this includes other classmates as well as the teacher) If
you have a question please raise your hand, please dont shout answers out unless you
have been called on.
Treat all classroom property and the property of other classmates with respect (Do
not take without permission, damage, etc.)
Above all elseremember to consider the effect your actions will have on other,
and the consequences you may have to serve. THINK BEFORE DOING or SAYING
something inappropriate.
Stay Engaged
Stay on task! Work on whatever task is assigned to you.do not complete work for
other classes during Anatomy time!
Stay with and participate in the group youre assigned during group activities.
Do not use any unapproved electronic device in the classroom. (This includes but is
not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras ect.)
Consequences: If you fail to meet the class expectations
Verbal Warning-> Call home to parents-> Potential conference with parents ->Referral to
assistant principal
**Severe offenses may lead directly to a referral.
Seeking Extra Help:
Students are welcome to e-mail me with any questions they may have at:
nnejman@district100.com
WORKING TOGETHER versus CHEATING:
I would expect and hope that you will seek help from your classmates and/or teacher.

Getting help to understand a concept is not cheating. Working together to solve problems
will allow you to become a better student. However, copying is different than getting help or
guidance.
Be proud of your own work. Dont copy and dont let others copy what you did.
Copying is cheating, whether it is from another student or from a book or from the
Internet. Cheating is unacceptable!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have read the information contained on the course information packet
(including all class policies and rules), understand them and agree to abide by
them in Mrs. Nejmans Microbiology Class for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Print Student Name

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Print Parent/Guardian Name

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Student Signature

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Parent/Guardian Signature

In order to ensure that communication is as efficient as possible, I would

also ask to be provided with an e-mail address and/or phone number where
the parent/guardian can be most easily reached. If both a phone number
and e-mail address are given, please indicate which method you would prefer
to be used for contact.
Thank You,

Mrs. Nejman
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Parent/Guardian E-Mail

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

I prefer to be contacted by:

A. Phone
B. E-Mail
C. Either
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