1ZOOLOGY CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Required Materials

* access Online Biology Book * pocket folder

* looseleaf paper * one blue or one black pen
* #2 pencils * Playtex dissection gloves

Worksheets: Each student will be given a set of worksheets consisting of the syllabus and
outline for the course. You will be expected to have this packet in your possession for each
class and you will be expected to complete assigned worksheets.

Grading: The grading system used in this class is a point system. Your grade will be
determined from the ratio of your points to that of the total points for the quarter. You are
strongly encouraged to keep a record of your grades so that you can check it with the teacher's
records.

Your evaluation in Zoology will be determined by the following:

Homework: You will be expected to complete all written assignments on time. Fifty percent
(50%) of the point value of an overdue assignment will be deducted on the first day. If the
assignment is not submitted on the second day a ZERO will given for that assignment. Written
assignments consist of vocabulary and laboratory write-ups.

Quizzes: You will frequently be given a brief quiz covering the topics studied since the last
quiz or test. These quizzes are usually 30 to 50 points and they will usually be fill-in-the-blank
paragraphs with a word bank.

Tests: You will be given 5 or 6 tests during the semester. These tests will cover one entire
section of the worksheet packet and will have a much higher point value than the quizzes.

Re-tests: You are welcome to take one re-test on ANY of the tests during the semester. This
re-test grade will be averaged with the original test grade and that average will replace the
original grade.

Dissections: You will be expected to perform 6 to 7 dissections during the course in addition
to working with several live specimens. Dissection is an integral part of the Zoology course so
no student may opt out of dissection without penalty.

Lab Practicals: You will be given 2 or 3 lab practicals during the course of the semester.
These are visual tests to see how well you have understood the lab work, especially the
dissections.

Seniors may be eligible for an exemption from the final exam if they attain a minimum 93%
average in both quarters
Make-up Work: Any time that you are absent from school and miss quizzes, tests or
assignments it is YOUR responsibility to make arrangements to complete the work promptly.
Absence from school does not excuse you from the work. Work not made up promptly will
become zeros.

Extra Credit: Usually extra credit will have to be attained through attendance on field trips or
extra credit videos. The trips will usually be to a local site of zoological interest such as the
Cincinnati Zoo. The trips will usually be after school or on weekends. The extra credit grade
will be determined from a quiz on the material covered during the trip or video.

Class Participation: I would like to develop a classroom atmosphere in which there is

frequently a free flow of ideas among all participants. All students are encouraged to ask
questions about the topic under discussion and are expected to participate in class discussions.

Behavior: Each student will be expected to abide by the school rules in the classroom. The
guiding rule in the classroom is respect for others. This is demonstrated through attentiveness
and politeness such as not speaking when someone else has the floor. Points may be
deducted from the current assignment for minor infractions of not staying on task such as
inattentiveness, sleeping in class or talking out of turn. More serious infractions will merit the
consequence of a violation. All violations are accompanied by one or more detentions.

Cheating (academic dishonesty) is expressly prohibited by the Notre Dame Handbook and will
not be tolerated. Cheating will is punishable by a ZERO on the item in question in addition to
further disciplinary penalties. A student found guilty of cheating will not be permitted to make up
the work.

At no time may a student publicly challenge the authority of a teacher as this completely
disrupts the learning process. If you have any questions on appropriate behavior please see
the teacher outside the classroom.

Definition of disruption: “Any action on the part of a student that hinders or prevents the
teacher from conducting the class in his normal and comfortable manner.”

I understand the rules set above and agree to observe those rules to the best of my
ability.

Student signature Date

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