LAMORE, STEVE
Biology


Students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical-thinking and scientific problem solving.  The Biology students will study cellular organization, microbiology including bacterial and viral diseases, and the organisms that cause typical diseases.  The class will cover an extensive unit on genetics from genetic disorders to DNA recombination and up to date discoveries in Genetics.  The class will cover invertebrates, vertebrates and ecology.

 


ABSENCE POLICY AND MAKE-UP WORK:

1.  Class attendance is mandatory; you must present and admit slip upon returning to class

        after an absence.

2.  All work due the day you were absent is due the day you return to class.

3.  Make-up work must be discussed with the teacher.

4.  NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

5.  If you are absent the day BEFORE a previously announced test, and return the day of the test, you will be required to take the exam.  Special circumstances will be discussed with your teacher. 

6.  If you fail a major test, you will be afforded the opportunity to raise your grade up to a 70 through my re-testing policy.  (see retesting below.)


GRADING POLICY

1.  The test average will count 70% of your overall average; the daily grade will make up the remaining 30%.

2.  Daily grades consists of graded homework, class assignments, announced and unannounced quizzes, and lab assignments.

3.  Deficiency reports will be sent to any student whose average falls to 75% or below, and parent calls will be made.


RETEACHING/RETESTING INFORMTION

1.  Students who fail a major test may have an opportunity to improve the test grade based whether they are willing to come in for tutorials and are willing to take another test.  If the student does receive an opportunity to re-test, the highest grade he or she may receive is a 70.

 

 


TUTORIAL / CONFERENCE

Tutorials will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:40 to 8:05 in my classroom. If you need to set up a conference, I'm free from 8:30 to 9:30 on B days, and 1:45 to 2:30 on A days


Click the following links to view lesson plans for the week.
To determine the week you wish to view, visit the
District Calendar page of our school's web site.


First Semester Lesson Plans


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Click the following links to view lesson plans for the week.
To determine the week you wish to view, visit the
District Calendar page of our school's web site.


Second Semester Lesson Plans


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- Email: slamore@springhill.esc7.net