Tri-Cities High School

Vision Through effective collaboration we will achieve comprehensive success for every student.

Course Title: Biology

Course Description: Students will investigate biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and macro
biological level. Hands-on laboratory exercises incorporating cellular biology, genetics, DNA technology,
evolution, and ecology will be provided to assist students in their understanding of biological themes. Projects
and reading assignments maybe required with each unit of instruction

Textbook and Cost: TBA

Teacher Introduction: Ms. Powell,

Alabama State University ( B.S.)

Grand Canyon University ( M.S.)

Capella University (MBA-Finance)

Georgia Science Standards of Excellence

SB1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures
and functions in living cells.
SB2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze how genetic information is expressed in cells.
SB3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive
generations.
SB4. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to illustrate the organization of interacting systems within
single-celled and multi-celled organisms.
SB5. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to assess the interdependence of all organisms on one another
and their environment.

Semester 1 Instructional Calendar

Week 1-7 Weeks 8-14

*The Lab Safety/Ecology Cells above
order Weeks 15-17 Week 18th and
Genetics 1 Final Exam Period

sequence is an outline of the topics for first semester, the order and timeline for implementation is subject to
change

Special Projects and Assignments and Technology Platforms:

Edmodo Code: q3dmxs

Weebly Website: mspowellmshscourses.weebly.com
Grading Scale and Policy:
 Summative Tests 20%
Homework/Classwork 20%
Quizzes 10%
Labs 15%
Projects 15%
Final Exam/Milestones 20%

Fulton County Schools Grading Scale

90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
0-69 F
*It should be noted that attendance and participation in class are important and are counted as part of the points
to be earned in a class.

Tutorial Days and Times:

Monday Science and Social Studies

Wednesdays Mathematics and CTAE
Thursdays English Language Arts / Fine Arts

Progress Reporting: Progress reports will be issued to all students every three weeks. Students will receive a
copy of all graded assignments to date at the three week marking period.

Materials: 3-5 subject spiral notebook (optional), pencils, pens, loose-leaf college ruled paper, & erasers

Parent Conferences: Parent conferences are held the 4th Tuesday of every month from 3:50 p.m. 4:50 p.m.
Teachers are available in the Commons for parent conferences (no appointment necessary). Please email the
teacher directly to schedule conferences at an alternative time.

Attendance Policy:

MAKE-UP WORK: All assignments are due at the beginning of class

1. Excused Absences: Assignments will be accepted 1 day late for 90% credit. If a students assignments
are 5 or more days late, they must meet with their instructor to determine whether or not it can be made
up. Flexibility is granted under certain circumstances.

2. In-School Suspension: Students assigned an in-school suspension may make up work. However, it is
the students responsibility to obtain such make-up work from classroom. Any assignment turned in after
5 days will have to be approve by your instructor.

Contact Information: phone: (404) 669-8200 , e-mail: powelljl@fultonschools.org

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Student Name (Print)___________________ Course ____________________

I read, reviewed with my parents, and understand the guidelines and expectations for this course. I have
also received and reviewed a copy of the students Lab Safety Contract.

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Parents signature Date

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Students signature Date