Tiger Science with Ms. Renteria

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Welcome! I’m excited to have you in my class. The primary objective of the course is to provide you with a fundamental understanding of BIOLOGY!

We are living in a global pandemic and in order to understand the latest science about the COVID-19 you must understand the basics. BIOLOGY is the the study of LIFE! The primary objective of the course is to provide you with a fundamental understanding of biology and scientific processes. We will also discuss the latest news and findings about COVID-19.

This is an End of Course (EOC) class and required for graduation. Students are ultimately responsible for their success; therefore, you should be organized, prepared, and motivated to to LEARN . #learnerforlife

CLASS MOTTO
Mighty Tigers are:
R espectful (language, behaviors)
O pen Minded (appreciate diversity, believe the impossible)
A chievers (set goals, challenge yourself)
R esponsible (digital citizenship, monitor self)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Science department expectations for academic integrity will follow EPISD policy as stated in EIA Local policy manual.

A student who receives a failing grade (CH) due to academic dishonesty shall NOT be allowed to redo assignments or retake a test. At the discretion of the teacher, a discipline referral may be issued.

Actions constituting academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to; SUBMITTING OTHERS WORK AS YOUR OWN, COPYING WORK FROM ANOTHER STUDENT, PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, FABRICATION, INAPPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, FALSIFYING DOCUMENTS, AND ALLOWING OTHERS TO VIOLATE THE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.

I UNDERSTAND THE EXPECTATIONS SET FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY. *

YES

Required

GRADING POLICY

You have two opportunities to redo grades below 70%. After each attempt you have five school days (from grade being posted) to redo the test or assignment. The average of all attempts is what gets recorded.

If you do not turn in the assignemnt you will automatically receive a zero. Then you have five days to turn in your work and the above policy will be followed.

Course work will carry the following weights:
40% Mastery Exams *certain Labs
40% Understanding. Labs, Projects and Presentations
20% Engagement Classwork and Discussions

***YOU HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR GRADES VIA STUDENT PORTAL. CHECK YOUR GRADES REGULARLY!***

I UNDERSTAND THE GRADING POLICY *

YES

MAKE-UP WORK

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE TEACHER THROUGH E-MAIL OR IN PERSON FOR ANY MAKE-UP WORK. If you are absent, refer to the course website and Schoology and your peers to complete assignments.

If you can’t make the Zoom meeting please send me a Remind or e-mail. I understand that these are difficult times and you may need some more time. Please communicate with me so I know you are working on your assignments.

I UNDERSTAND THE MAKE-UP WORK POLICY *

YES

TUTORING

“C” Days will be tutoring and office hours. If you would like to meet send me a Remind and we will schedule a time.

I UNDERSTAND THE TUTORING IS ON C DAYS. I CAN ALSO CONTACT MS. RENTERIA TO SCHEDULE A MEETING TIME. *

YES

Zoome Etiquite

1. Keep your audio on mute until you want to speak.

2. Enable video so that we can see you! If you don’t feel comfortable sharing your video that’s ok too. I’m just glad you’re here!

3. Use the Chat box to make a point or ask a question. Remember that Chat is public (even to your friends), and may be recorded, and archived.

4. Appropriate classroom behavior is expected in our virtual classroom.

I UNDERSTAND ZOOM ETIQUITE *

YES

REMIND

Please sign up for Remind for your class period. This is the easiest way for you to communicate with me. Parents are also welcomed to sign up for Remind.
• 2nd- https://www.remind.com/join/mssrent
• 3rd- https://www.remind.com/join/cf4kfa
• 4th- https://www.remind.com/join/ek322k
• 5th- https://www.remind.com/join/c6bc768
• 7th- https://www.remind.com/join/mssrente
• 8th- https://www.remind.com/join/ggg3df

I HAVE SIGNED UP FOR REMIND *

YES

School and district policy is to be followed at all times. This policy can be found in the student handbook and agenda.

STUDENT: I agree to organize my time and effort to successfully complete the above named course. I will notify the teacher immediately if I fall behind in class assignments and/or require additional time/assistance to be successful in my Science course.

PARENT/GUARDIAN: I agree to make myself familiar with the above course requirements and to help my daughter/son organize study time in support of the class assignments. I will notify the teacher of any concerns I may have relating to the course or my child’s progress.

TEACHER: I agree to maintain the standards of the course described above. Students and parents will be notified at regular intervals (with three week interval progress reports and nine weeks report cards) regarding student progress. If assigned work and/or assignments are unsatisfactory, campus policy regarding notification to parents/guardians will be implemented as needed.

I have read and understood the 2020-2021 expectations for Ms. Renteria’s course.

Student's last name: *

Student's first name *

Class period *

Parent's name *

Parent's contact information (phone number or email). *

Please let me know of any additional information to help you achieve academic success (ex. I'm a visual learner, I'm uncomfortable in groups, I don't feel confident speaking English etc...). Lets have a great year!

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