Biology

Policies & Procedures

Mrs. Heckathorn 2003-2004

VHS Room 216

Office hours: 7:50-8:10am Prep 12:35-1:23 3:07- 4:00pm

Work phone: 835-4767 ext. 2243

Students will be graded on the following work:

1. In-class assignments (Science journal)

2. Homework

3. Lab work/Projects

4. Tests/Quizzes

5. Semester test

∞ Missing assignments really hurt your grade, so make sure the work gets completed and turned in on time. You will receive a weekly Assignment sheet to help you remember what work was assigned in class. (usually on Mondays)

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89% In-class/Homework = 25%

C = 70-79% Projects/Lab work = 25%

D = 60-69% Tests and quizzes = 50%

F = 0-59% Semester Exam = 10% of Semester grade

** I would highly recommend that students keep track of their scores on a Science Grade Sheet. This should be kept in your Science Binder.

0-day Late policy: I will not accept late work.

**Periodically, I will reward students for having an assignment done on time by giving them a homework pass to be used in place of any missing or future assignments (only).

Make-up Work:

1. Students will be responsible for obtaining missing work following an excused absence. One day for each day absent will be allowed to make up missed work.

2. For pre-arranged absences, work must be obtained and completed prior to the absence. (With some exceptions for labs and projects)

Extra Credit: An optional extra credit assignment will be offered to students each week and will be due on the last day of that week. No late extra credit assignments will be accepted.