Biology

  • John R. Rogers Biology Course

     

    Mrs. Kaplan R203

    2022/23

     

    WELCOME TO MRS. KAPLAN Biology CLASS!

     

    The student knows more than the teacher about what and how he has learned, even if he knows less about what was taught.”  --Peter Elbow

     

    What do you need?

     2 Spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, and highlighter. You will need to bring your computer everyday. 

     

    Grading System

    My grading system is based on the belief that every student can reach excellence!  I believe that each student, given the proper instruction and support can succeed in my classroom.  My system is based on students demonstrating mastery or proficiency in Biology. In all cases students may revise work in order to achieve and demonstrate mastery.  These are then converted to a letter grade scale in the computer. All grades are shown on Power School. 

     

    4= Exceeding Standard

    3= At Standard

    2= Approaching Standard

    1= No Evidence of Understanding

      = Orange Square is a Missing Assignment

     

    Percentage

    Letter Grade

    93-100

    A

    90-92

    A-

    87-89

    B+

    83-86

    B

    80-82

    B-

    77-79

    C+

    73-76

    C

    70-72

    C-

    67-69

    D+

    60-66

    D

    Below 60

    F

     

    60% is assessments, projects and labs

    20% is binder assignments

    20% is class participation and homework

     

    Attendance

    We will follow the attendance policy for Rogers High School.  All unexcused absences are counted as truancies.  You are responsible to do all make-up work.  

     

    Make-up

    If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to make up the work. The student may arrange a tutoring time in the afternoon from 2:30 – 3. If want to email me the assignment at carolk@spokaneschools.org. All assignments are on PowerSchool and TEAMS.

     

    Classroom/Online expectations

    • Respect=respect
    • No put-downs/swearing
    • Trustworthiness
    • Active listening
    • Personal best
    • Being on time to class ready to learn.

     

    How to Get Extra Help

    Come in during student access time on Monday through Friday from 2:30 -3:00 to work with me.   Contact me and we will set a time.

     

    I’m looking forward to working with you this year!!!

     

    Email:  Carolk@spokaneschools.org

    Phone:  354-4944 or 354-6530

    Office 354-6600