ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY OPEN HOUSE MRS ENGLISH PROSPER HIGH

ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY OPEN HOUSE MRS. ENGLISH PROSPER HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 28, 2017

WELCOME PARENTS! • Good Evening Prosper Families, this is my second year at Prosper High School and my 12 th year teaching High School Science. • I have taught Anatomy & Physiology Biology, Pre-AP Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and IPC. • This year I am teaching Anatomy & Physiology and Biology. • Exciting things for the year: – Dissections - vertebrate – human comparison dissections through out the school year • Throughout the year students will progress in their lab skills and knowledge in human anatomy How can parents help? • Parents can help by encouraging students to read the online Anatomy book or the class notes for 20 – 30 minutes before each class. • Also, parents can encourage students to use the online practice links on google classroom to practice for a test.

THE HUMAN BODY—AN OVERVIEW Anatomy • Study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts Physiology • Study of how the body and its parts work or function Course Topics Fall Semester Body Orientation Biochem Cells Tissues Integumentary system Muscular system Nervous system Spring Semester Special Senses Endocrine Cardiovascular Lymphatic Respiratory Digestive Urogenital

What to expect in Student work!

CLASS INFORMATION Grading system: All quizzes and tests are timed. Calculation for the semester final grade follows PSH policy. Tests and quizzes are administered on a regular basis with semester final exams given at the end of each semester. Formative 40%: Classwork, homework, laboratory assignments, quizzes. Summative 60 %: Tests, projects, presentations.

CLASS INFORMATION Work not submitted on time will be recorded as a “Z”. Students are allowed to turn in formative assignments up to 3 days late for a maximum grade of a 70. If work is not submitted within 3 school days, the “Z” will be changed to a Zero (0).

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

CLASS INFORMATION Retesting If a student scores between the ranges of (60 -69) on a test the student can complete guided corrections for a 70. If a student scores in the ranges of (0 -59), the student is required to come to at least 2 tutoring sessions, and ALL formative work from that unit must be completed. Retesting done once per 9 week grading period and

CLASS INFORMATION Make up work • Is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed work!!!! • Get a copy of handouts, notes, or assigned homework immediately upon return. • Complete all makeup work within TWO Class Days after the excused absence. • Make up labs must be done within A WEEK after its original assigned date. • Assignment/project with a clear due date must be turn in on time or before an absence.

CLASS RULES • Focus on the lesson and respect both your teachers and your peers. • Don’t talk when I’m talking. • Raise your hand when you want to speak or answer a question. Contribute to class discussion. • Write it down! Take notes and keep a notebook/binder organized. • Pay attention and don’t sleep. • Work cooperatively and quietly. Work must be distributed equally.