Honors Biology I
Class Requirements
Instructor: Jeremy Tate
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1. Lab Fees: $15.00 (Due by January 27th).
2. Student Contract: I MUST have a signed contract form from EVERY student in order for
you to participate in the required laboratory exercises. Signed contracts MUST be
turned in by January 6th.
3. Materials Needed: The following materials are required by each student!
 Large, three-ring binder
 Loose-leaf notebook
 Pencils and Pens. ONLY blue and black ink will be accepted. ALL tests will be
completed in pencil!! Any test completed in ink will have 10 points deducted
from the first, 20 points from the second, and so on.
 Calculator
4. Eye Protection: It is state law that eye protection be worn during all laboratory
experiments. We have safety glasses for you to use. Anyone failing to wear their eye
protection will be dismissed from the laboratory. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
5. Classroom Rules:
 BE PREPARED!! Bring all materials to class. No planners will be signed. Failure
to bring assignments to class and failure to turn in assignments on time will
result in a student receiving a 10% deduction in his/her grade per day that the
assignment is late.
 NO TALKING when the instructor is speaking. If you respect this authority, I will
respect you.
 Raise your hand if you wish to speak.
 Stay in your seat until you are dismissed by the instructor.
 Be polite to everyone. No harsh words or profanity will be tolerated.
6. Absences & Tardies: It is very important for you to be here EVERYDAY if at all possible.
If in the event you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to check with me and get your
assignments. I will NOT approach you with make-up work. The make-up material you
acquire from me must be submitted to me in a timely manner.
7. Please note: Upon request, parents/guardians shall have the ability to inspect the
following items: instructional materials; teaching materials; teaching aids; handouts;
and tests that are developed by and graded by their child’s teacher. Parents wishing to
inspect such materials should contact the building level principal in writing.
Instructor’s Note:
I have the utmost respect for each of you and I will work very hard to make this an enjoyable
class and school year. I expect from you, in return, the same respect for me as a person and as a
teacher, for my classroom, and for the materials we will use in the laboratory.
It is my responsibility to provide you with a top quality education and to provide you with an
understanding of the sciences. I have high expectations for all of you and will challenge you
academically. You will experience academic success if you set you goals high and strive to reach
those goals. I look forward to having each of you in my class this semester. Let’s have a great
year!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Tate
Jeremy Tate
By signing, I agree that I have read and understand the criteria for this class. I know that I or my
child will be held accountable for his/her actions in respect to the topics covered in this class
syllabus.
Student’s Signature: _______________________________Date:_________________
Parent’s Signature: ________________________________Date:_________________
Biology I
Course Schedule
Week #1:
Introduction
Lab Safety
LAB SAFETY EXAM (#1)
Interdependence
Lab
Week #2:
Biodiversity & Change
EXAM #2
Week #3:
Biochemistry of Organic Macromolecules
Week #4:
Biochemistry of Organic Macromolecules (continued)
EXAM #3
Lab
Week #5:
Cell Structures & Function
Week #6:
Cell Structures & Function (continued)
Lab
EXAM #4
Week #7:
Cell Membrane & Movement of Materials
EXAM #5
Week #8:
Review for Midterm
MIDTERM EXAM (March 9 & 10)
Week #9:
Flow of Matter & Energy (Photosynthesis)
Lab
EXAM #5
Week #10:
Flow of Matter and Energy (Cellular Respiration)
Lab
EXAM #6
Week #11:
Heredity
Lab
EXAM #7
Week #12:
Heredity (continued)
EXAM #8
Week #13:
Protein Synthesis
Lab
Week #14:
Protein Synthesis (continued)
EXAM #9
Week #15:
EOC Practice Testing
Week #16:
END OF COURSE TESTING
Week #17:
Dissection Labs
Week #18:
Review for Final Exam
FINAL EXAM (May 23 & 24)
Grading System:
1st & 2nd Nine Weeks:
20% - Daily Grades/Homework
40% - Quizzes
30% - Tests
10% - Labs
100% - TOTAL GRADE FOR NINE WEEKS
All TN Biology standards can be found here:
https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/std_sci_3210.pdf
Board Policy 4.400: Upon request, parents/guardians shall have the ability to inspect the
following items: instructional materials; teaching materials; teaching aids; handouts; and
tests that are developed by and graded by their child’s teacher. Parents wishing to inspect
such materials should contact the building level principal in writing.