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Legacy High School2701 West 136th Ave Broomfield, CO 80023Office: (720) 972-6700 Fax: (720) 972-6899http://www.legacy.adams12.orgSchool YearOffice2016-2017A118PhoneEmail urse NameCourse DescriptionUnit of StudyIntroduction toBiologyBiochemistryCellsCell EnergyGrowth andDevelopmentMidtermBody SystemsMolecular GeneticsMendelianGeneticsTeacher NameWebsiteAudrey slovacek/CP BiologyWhy is biology important? Biology is the study of all living organisms andthe physical factors that affect them. It is essential to understand howorganisms carry out their life processes, interact with one another, andinteract with their physical environment. By understanding theseconcepts you can look at the natural world around you, and know thewho, what, where, and most importantly why and how.The cornerstone of any science course is having a uniform approach tosolving problems. Using the scientific method we will improve ourproblem solving skills by doing inquiry based labs. In order to encouragethe greatest amount of student achievement we will have a variety ofactivities meant to address all learning styles and needs. To reinforce andsupplement learning that occurs in the classroom we will havehomework on a regular basis. We will have projects of varying lengths soyou may become more knowledgeable in a particular area. Finally, wewill look at the issues that are of particular importance and relevance tous and communicate our opinions in written and oral form.CP Biology is a college prep course and will entail outside research,inquiry labs, team work and the ability to problem solve. My goal as youexit this course is to give you biology content, lab skills and problemsolving practice to prepare for your next college prep or advancedplacement level science course.Grade Level Expectations/Content StandardsApproximateTargeted DateTime Spent orof AssessmentPercent of time*May changeSpentdue to statetesting1.1 Safety in the Science Classroom2 weeks8/191.2 Scientific Method and Experimental Design1.2 Characteristics of Life2.1 Properties of water2 weeks9/192.2 Chemistry of Life2.3 Introduction to Macromolecules3.1 Cell Structure and Function3 weeks10/73.2 Cell transport4.1 Cell Respiration5 weeks11/104.2 Photosynthesis5.1 Cell Cycle and Mitosis3 weeks12/95.2 Meiosis and Cancer5.3 Cell Differentiation and TissuesN/AN/A12/14-155.1 Homeostasis4 weeks2/35.2 Structure and function of body systems6.1 DNA Structure Function3 weeks2/286.2 DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation6.3 Biotechnology7.1 Variation of Traits2 weeks3/167.2 Patterns of Heredity
Legacy High School2701 West 136th Ave Broomfield, CO 80023Office: (720) 972-6700 Fax: (720) 972-6899http://www.legacy.adams12.org7.3 Genetic DiseasesEvolutionEcologyFinalGrading ScaleA90-100BC80-8970-79DF60-6959 or below8.1 Origin of Life and Changing Earth8.2 Evidence of Evolution8.3 Patterns of Evolution9.1 Parts of Ecosystems9.2 Flow of Energy in Ecosystems9.3 Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems9.4 Human Impact in EcosystemsN/AGradebook Reporting Criteria/WeightsCore Concepts- Unit Assessments, FreeResponse and Major Research ProjectsFormative Assessments- Labs, QuizzesFormative Assignments- Classwork andhomework85105*Weekly progress grades are posted 4 weeks4/204 weeks5/19N/A5/23-5/24
Legacy High School2701 West 136th Ave Broomfield, CO 80023Office: (720) 972-6700 Fax: (720) 972-6899http://www.legacy.adams12.orgGeneral Expectations Grades are based upon the demonstration of proficiency on units associated with a standard given during eachformative or summative assessment. Formative grades in addition to summative unit assessments will be used toholistically determine your grade. Summative: Summative measures of achievement are taken when unit master is expected. (i.e., unit tests,culmination of a project, embedded assessments, etc.) Formative: Formative assessments measure the scaffolding skills and/or content embedded in the unit. Formativeassessments are taken frequently, after a student has practiced a skill or become familiar with content. Examples offormative assessments include but are not limited to exit tickets, paragraphs, oral check for understanding, warmups, stages in a large project, etc. On group projects, students will receive a grade for individual work. A group grade may also be given. Grades are based on achievement of Colorado Academic Standards and grade level expectations.Class ExpectationsMissing or incomplete assignments/assessments for this course: Superintendent Policies 6280 Homework and 6281Make-Up Work, will be followed for this course.All class materials need to be present everydayStudents need to be engaged and attentive in classRespect all classroom rulesStudent ExpectationsGrading PolicyThe purpose of grading is to communicate to both students and parents what a studentknows and can demonstrate at a given point during the course.In this course, student grades will be based solely on achievement of standards, noteffort, behavior, or attitude.Testing PolicyEach unit test is weighted equally. Reassessment opportunities will be given for eachexam. Students will be permitted to reassess 2 exams in the first semester and 1 exam inthe second semester.Requirements to Be Eligible to reassess:1. Test corrections must be completed during Academic Support.3. The re-assessment must be taken on the assigned day. Re-assessments are done after schoolon a scheduled day. No exceptions will be made for students that cannot attend on the scheduleddates for this opportunity. If a student elects to retake an exam, they must re-assess for all learningobjectives on the exam. They will be given the grade from the second exam for all learningobjectives on the exam, which represents his or her most current level of understanding.AssignmentsLate work PolicyAbsence PolicyTardy PolicyYou will be informed as to the due dates for assignments, whether it is homework, aquiz/test, or a project. You will know in advance the dates of exams and large projects,therefore you will be expected to participate and/or take the exam on the DAY OFYOUR RETURN.All late work will be accepted until the unit exam. Teacher discretion on percentaccepted.You are expected to make up any work missed because of any absence. You areresponsible to request the make-up assignment(s). You will have the number of daysabsent plus one additional day to make up missed work for an absence. However, longterm assignments (one week or more from the assignment date to the due date) are dueon the stated due date, regardless of the absence and are not accorded extra days uponreturn to school. Long-term illnesses will be dealt with on an individual basis.Students are expected to be on time to every class every day. Beginning each semester, iftardy: 1st-3rd: verbal warning by teacher and parent contact on 3rd. 5th:teacher will speak with parent/guardian. 7th:30 minute after school detention served with the teacher in the classroom.Teacher will speak to parent/guardian again.
Legacy High School2701 West 136th Ave Broomfield, CO 80023Office: (720) 972-6700 Fax: (720) 972-6899http://www.legacy.adams12.orgStudent Integrity OathPlagiarism/Cheating PolicyAfter the 8th tardy, teacher discretion may be used for consequences. Once a studenthas served three 30 minute detentions with a teacher, a student may be referred to theDeans Office for defiance of authority.I agree to conduct myself with integrity in all regards. I commit to presenting my own work,writing, words, and ideas at all times, unless otherwise attributed. In addition, I will notcopy, use communication devices during tests, post assessments for public access, falselyidentify myself, or use inappropriate materials. Engaging in any of these activitiesrepresents a breach of this oath and subjects me to the disciplinary code of Legacy HighSchool and the Adams 12 Five Star School District. It is my honest intention to uphold thisoath.Plagiarism means to present, as one’s own, the work, writing, words, ideas, or computerinformation of someone else. (Sources could be published or unpublished.) Cheating issupplying, receiving or using devices. (Examples: looking at or using someone else’s work,using crib notes/stolen notes, or using disallowed equipment, etc.)Consequences for plagiarism and cheating (cover all classes and discipline carries over yearto-year):Matrix for Plagiarism/Cheating 1st – 0 on the assignment, teacher calls home and referral2nd – 0 on the assignment, 1 day suspension, parent/teacher conference, referral3rd – 0 on the assignment, 2 day suspension, referral4th – 0 on the assignment, referral to District Discipline Hearing
Legacy High School2701 West 136th Ave Broomfield, CO 80023Office: (720) 972-6700 Fax: (720) 972-6899http://www.legacy.adams12.orgLegacy High SchoolCourse Syllabus2016-2017Acknowledgment of Receipt FormCourse Title: CP BiologyParents/Guardians,Signing this document acknowledges that you have read through the course syllabus. In addition, please be aware of thecell phone/I-pod Policy: These devices are not to be out in the classroom. District Superintendent’s Policy allows the schoolto confiscate these items. Please help us keep the students focused on their learning.Please share your preferred contact information before signing and returning this form to the classroom teacher.Student Name (Print)Student E-mail AddressStudent SignatureMy preference for contact is: By Email By PhoneParent/Guardian Name(s) (Please print)andParent/Guardian E-mail Address(s)Phone Number(s)Parent/Guardian Name(s) (Please print)andParent/Guardian E-mail Address(s)Phone Number(s)Parent/Guardian SignatureDate
Legacy High School 2701 West 136th Ave Broomfield, CO 80023 Office: (720) 972-6700 Fax: (720) 972-6899 http://www.legacy.adams12.org General Expectations
