BiologyThe Study of Living Things

50%

25%

10%

15%

tests labs/projectshomework class work

Overall Grade

100-90% = A89 80% = B79 -70% = C69 -60% = D59 – 0% = F

Grade Scale

Biology Text book Interactive reader – can write on Study guide – can write on

These will always remain at home If the student does not have one, go to the

textbook room or Welcome Center

Books

Homework will be given frequently during the week. Almost every day.

Homework is due the next day its assigned unless specified.

Homework is posted on the Sylmar High School Website

www.sylmarhs.org

Homework

Homework can be turned in one day late. Late projects and labs will receive 10% off

each day its late.

Late work

Extra credit is not available for students to make up work they missed or to improve their grade.

If a student wants to improve their grade they must do so by retaking exams and quizzes and raising their scores on them.

Extra Credit

Wednesdays after school Room 64 3:00 – 4:00

Office Hours

Students can come during office hours during offcie hours to retake or take missed exams and quizzes.

If it’s a retake student must bring their original. Student can only retake a test or quiz once. The

score they obtain on the retake will be their final score

If a student is caught with cell phone or any electronic device during the test it will be considered cheating and they will receive a zero.

If a student is caught cheating any other way, they will receive a zero and may not be allowed to retake any assessment for the rest of the semester.

Exam and Quiz Retake

Students will be asked to TYPE projects and labs.

Computer labs and printing◦ School library◦ Computer lab in room 1◦ Sylmar Public library (has free printing during

certain hours of the day. Check with library)

Projects and Labs