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+ – 63– 66 = D 60 62 = D- – Below 60% is failing (grades will not be rounded) Quarter Grades are based on the following percentages: Tests and quizzes = 50% Labs = 20% Binder Content (accuracy checks, binder quizzes) = 15% Classwork / Participation = 10% Bellringers = 5% Semester Grades 1st semester grade= (40%) 1st quarter grade + (40%) 2nd quarter grade + (20%) midterm 2nd semester grade= (40%) 3rd quarter grade + (40%) 4th quarter grade + (20%) final exam Fall Semester September 2, 2014 through January 23, 2015 – Spring Semester January 27, 2015 through June 11, 2015 – a mistake, admit it; learn from it and “When you make don’t repeat it.” -Bear Bryant Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) At this time you should have read the Biology Syllabus. Please sign and provide the information requested below. By doing so, you are acknowledging that you have read, do understand, and will accept the policies and procedures as outlined in the syllabus.
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+ 63– 66 = D 60 – 62 = D- Below 60% is failing (grades will not be rounded) Quarter Grades are based on the following percentages: Tests and quizzes = 50% Labs = 20% Binder Content (accuracy checks, binder quizzes) = 15% Classwork / Participation = 10% Bellringers = 5% Semester Grades 1st semester grade= (40%) 1st quarter grade + (40%) 2nd quarter grade + (20%) midterm 2nd semester grade= (40%) 3rd quarter grade + (40%) 4th quarter grade + (20%) final exam Fall Semester – September 2, 2014 through January 23, 2015 Spring Semester – January 27, 2015 through June 11, 2015 “When you make a mistake, admit it; learn from it and don’t repeat it.” -Bear Bryant Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) At this time you should have read the Biology Syllabus. Please sign and provide the information requested below. By doing so, you are acknowledging that you have read, do understand, and will accept the policies and procedures as outlined in the syllabus.
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