MRS. TAYLOR'S BIOLOGY CLASSES
NEWS AND INFORMATION
2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Remind 101
I would like every student/parent/guardian to sign up with remind..it is an easy, free app, and a convenient way to keep up with any assignments and tests that are coming up or that may be missing and need to get turned in. I am able to send text messages freely and it is safe and the student and/or parent or guardian can text back to me if he/she has any questions. It is strictly for informational purposes only. Each class period has their own remind code so be sure to pay attention and only text your class periods code.
Click here for information about using Remind with Spanish speakers.
Apps for your phone:
Click here for the Remind App for iPhone.
Click here for the Remind App for Android.
To Join:
1st Period: text @ba22ea
2nd Period: text @839a9c
4th Period: text @502d91
6th Period: text @58b39
7th Period: text @52560
*If you have trouble using 81010 text your class period code to (512) 237-7939
**If you would rather receive messages via email, send an email using your class period code @mail.remind.com
example: ba22ea@mail.remind.com
Classroom Expectations
- Respect your peers:consider your words and actions carefully-keep them kind.
- Respect your teacher:I am here to help you.
- Respect your environment:practice ALL safety rules in the classroom AND keep it tidy.
- Respect yourself:do not settle for less-only you can push yourself all the way to success.
- Be on time to class.
- Be prepared with ALL materials.
- Complete and turn in work on time.
- Own up to your mistakes and FIX THEM.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Act Maturely.
- ALWAYS DO WHAT IS RIGHT.
- Show up: You cannot learn if you are not here.
- Be not only present in body, but present in mind.
- Participate in class activities, ask questions so that you may understand.
- Your presence will greatly affect your learning, and therefore have a large impact on your grade.
- Do not cheat.
- If you are not doing your own work,it is doing you no good.
- Do not makeup excuses.
- Do not lie.
- Remember that if I or someone else cannot trust your word, there is nothing else that can be trusted either.
Classroom Management
*Should a first or second offense be deemed severe enough by the teacher, immediate referral to the office will be made.
First Offense:
Student will have 10 minutes detention in my class
Second Offense:
Student will have 20 minutes detention in my class
Third Offense:
Student will receive a referral to the office
While in detention students will be making up work and/or writing sentences, etc..
(it will not be fun time)
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
The Most Important Items for Now:
- COMPOSITION BOOK
- MAP COLORS
- SCISSORS
- PEN AND PENCIL
- GLUE (BOTTLE OR STICKS)
- USB flash drive
- headphones (these can be the cheap ones. it is for when we are using the ipads)
Grading Policy
A+: 97-100%
A: 93-96%
A-: 90-92% EXCELLENT
B+: 87-89%
B: 83-86%
B-: 80-82% GOOD
C+: 77-79%
C: 73-76%
C-: 70-72% PASS
F: 0-69% FAILURE
Course Syllabus
- What is Biology
- Cell Structure & Function
- Genetics/ Cell Cycle
- DNA/RNA/Mutations, Etc.
- Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration
- Classification/Taxonomy
- Ecology
- Ecosystems/Communities
- Populations/Resources
- Evolution
- Fossil Record
- Virus/Bacteria
- Protists/Fungi
- Plants
- Invertebrates/Vertebrates
- Human Anatomy
- Chemistry
Stephanie Taylor
Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Biology
Love teaching and sharing how much I love biology with my students and hoping that some of what I enjoy will rub off on the students before the year is over.
Email: staylor@elkhartisd.org
Website: www.elkhartisd.org
Location: Conference Period: 3rd -10:05-11:00 a.m.
Phone: 903-764-5161