Botany

Mrs. Herrick-Antonucci

[email protected]

860-870-6818 ext. 10121

Room 121

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Course Overview:

Botany is an introductory course designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of plant science. Topics covered are plant growth, structures and functions, reproduction, adaptation and classification. Labs are an important component of the course. Students will be working in the greenhouse, and garden beds to apply course content.

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Course Requirements: Come to class prepared everyday with the following:

-Pen or pencil

-Three ring binder OR Notebook & Folder

-Shoes and change of clothes (optional, but we may be getting dirty)

-School issued laptop (everyday)

Class Expectations: In this class students are expected to bring a positive attitude everyday. Students will also be asked to work responsibly in the lab area, garden and greenhouse. The garden and greenhouse is a course requirement, you will be required to do weeding, raking, pruning, fall/spring cleanups, etc.  Students are required to work individually, with a partner, and in small groups when necessary. 

Grading: Your learning will be assessed in a variety of ways in this class. Your grade will be based on summative tests, quizzes, labs, and projects. Formative assessments will also be given to prepare you for summative assessments, they are graded and should be taken seriously. Formative assessment activities may include participation in class discussions, worksheets, review activities, etc. 

I don’t give grades- you earn them! Your academic grade is calculated using a point system. Each assignment will be out of a certain number of points and your semester grade is calculated as follows: 

45% -First Quarter 45% -Second Quarter 10% -Final Exam

The Nest: The nest is a perfect place to show off your academic success, growth, and progression throughout a course, a semester, the school year, and even your time here at THS. We will have several assignments that showcase school wide rubrics (Problem Solving and Technology) that are great contributions to your nest.

Late Work: No late work will be accepted. I give ample time in class for work to be completed on time. If you need extra time you should reach out to me individually and extensions may be given on a case by case basis. Extensions will not be granted for summative assignments if you are missing any formative assignments. Missing work will go into powerschool as a 0.1- and turn into a permanent 0 10 days after the due date

Academic Integrity: As a student in this class you are expected to exhibit academic integrity and honesty. Any instance of plagiarism and/or cheating will result in a zero on that assignment, in addition to severe disciplinary actions. 

Extra Help: Student success is my top priority. I ask that if a student needs to stay for extra help they notify me 24 hours in advance. I am available after school until 2:15, upon request. 

Cell Phone Use: Students are not permitted to use cell phones in the classroom, unless given permission by me. Everyday upon entry into class you will place your phone in the cell phone cady in your designated spot. Cell phones can be a great learning tool in the classroom. There will be times that I ask you to use your phone for different activities. However, if you are caught using your cell phone when not instructed to do so for first time offenders you will be asked to put your cell phone on my desk until the end of class. Second time offenders will have to pick up their cell phone from the office at the end of the day. The third time a parent/guardian will come pick up your cell phone/ administration will become involved. 

Tardy Policy: It is school policy that students should arrive to class on time. If you are late to class you must have a pass. If a student does not show a pass they will be marked as tardy in powerschool. Consequences for tardies are as follows: TU1: 3 tardies-warning/email home, 6 tardies-teacher detention, 9 tardies: office referral. TU2: 1 tardy-warning/teacher detention, 2nd tardy-office referral.

All TU3 tardies will be handled by admin.