2024 - 2025 L.E. SYLLABUS
EOU Exam on Thursday, May 1st
2024 - 2025 L.E. SYLLABUS
Welcome to Mr. Pinho and Mrs. Angarola's Living Environment class. This document will cover our classroom expectations, norms and policies. When in doubt, please adhere to the information in this document. This course is two terms long and ends with the completion of the New York State Biology Regents. In order to attain a regents diploma, you must pass at least one Science regents exam.
This is the easiest one to pass. We cannot stress enough how important this class is.
Units Covered:
Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry
Unit 2: Ecology
Unit 3: Biochemistry
Unit 4: Organization and Patterns of Life
Unit 5: Homeostasis & Body Systems
Unit 6: Reproduction and Development
Unit 7: Genetics & Biotechnology
Unit 8: Evolution
Unit 9: Human Influences on the Environment
Unit 10: Regents Review
Grading Policy
Classwork & Participation = 30%
Exams = 30%
Performance Tasks / Projects = 30%
Homework = 10%
Late Work Policy
Behavior Norms
Frequent lateness to class.
Cutting Class.
Disrespectful remarks towards peers and educators.
Calling out without first raising a quiet hand and being called upon.
Sleeping in class.
Eating in class.
Disrespecting our classroom
Technology Policy
No cell phone use during class. Cellphones must be placed in the desk pouch at the beginning of class and kept in the pouch the entire time.
Student are required to remember their user logins and passwords
Chromebooks are constantly monitored and tracked. If you are using chromebooks for things other than work, we will know.
Do not remove keys from the chromebooks.
Chromebooks are a privilege, not a right, and may be taken away at any time at the educators discretion.
Materials
1) A notebook only for Biology
2) 2 Folders
3) Pack of 500 Index Cards and Binder Ring
4) Pens and Pencils
5) Box of Tissues or Paper Towel
Contract and Syllabus Signing
Please complete the below Google form with your child. Completion will count as students first homework assignment.