BIOLOGY
Ms. Vitale
Room 311
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU EVERYDAY:
- Three ring binder
- Pen and pencil
Your textbook can stay at home, however, you MUST bring it on the day of a test.
You may occasionally need to bring other items to class. You will be notified ahead of time.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT:
- Be respectful
- Show consideration for others
- Raise your hand to ask for something or to answer a question
- Cursing or teasing is not acceptable
- Be prepared
- Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings
- Have materials ready that are needed for class
- Participate in class
- Pay attention
- Take notes
- Listen to instructions
- Contribute to class discussions and take part in activities
- Follow classroom procedures:
- Hats are not permitted
- All electronic devices (including cell phones) should be turned off and kept in backpacks
- Water is allowed, other bottled or canned drinks are not permissible
- Bathroom breaks should be taken between classes, not during class
- Only touch equipment in the lab that you have been instructed to
MS. VITALE’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach you biology
- Provide you with a positive learning environment
- Treat everyone with respect and care
- Grade and return work in a timely manner
- Be available for extra help before or after school
GRADING:
- Tests and quizzes are 50% of the total grade
- Labs, projects, and classwork are 40% of the total grade
- Homework is 10% of the total grade
MS. VITALE’S WEBSITE:
- cvitale.net
- To view the weekly syllabus, click on the S.H.S. tab, then click Biology
- To view previous syllabi, click on the archives
- There is a link to Ms. Vitale’s email
- The site contains links to research projects
- There are links to biology sites and other excellent resources
CONTACTING MS. VITALE:
Parents may contact me using my email: cvitale@fc.summit.k12.nj.us or leave me a voicemail at: 273-1494 ext. 5580