Biology 12016-2017

Ms. Anna Carter, Instructor

All About Ms. Carter

• I was born in Jackson, MS• I graduated from the University of Southern

Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

• I am currently pursing my Master’s of Arts in Teaching from Belhaven University

• This will be my 1st year to teach 9th grade• In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my

family and friends and running. 

Classroom Materials

3-ring binder (at least 1 ½ inch) Loose leaf paper Pencils

Procedures

Come in and unpack quietlyTake out the previous night’s homeworkCopy all homework into plannerBegin bellwork assignment

Classroom Rules

Respect yourself, others, and me.Enter the room quietly once the bell rings.Students must work when assignments are given.Please wait to pack up at the end of class.  I will let you

know when it is time.Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are NOT allowed in

class. Water is fine!Come to class prepared. Bring all materials everyday!Talking when the teacher or another student is talking is

not permitted. 

Consequences

WarningParental contactDetentionPrincipal Referral

Attendanceo PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE PRESENT AND ON TIME EACH DAY!o Arrival = First bell 8:20am, Tardy bell 8:25amo Excused Absences : illness, doctor’s appointment, or serious

illness/death of a family member*Students must go to the teacher and request make-up work immediately upon their return. The number of days absent plus one will be allowed for completion of assignmentso Unexcused Absences: the student misses school and the absence does

not qualify as excused. *The student will receive no credit (0’s) for all class work missed. 5 or more unexcused absences will result in a parent teacher conference!

Grading

A= 90-100B= 80-89C=70-79D=60-69F= below 60

% of grade

Quizzes 5%

Individual Assignment

10%

Papers 20%

Projects 30%

Exams 35%

Total 100%

Homework

Homework will be checked for completion daily   Students will receive full, half, or no credit on

homework assignments.

Tests0Tests will be given at the end of each unit.0   Students will know the date of a test at least one

week prior to the test date.

Extra Help

• Tutoring is available every morning (7:30-8:10am) and after school (by appointment only)