Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is the grading policy for Biology?
2. What is the policy on late work?
3. How do I keep track of my student's progress in Biology?
4. What is the honesty policy?
5. How do I get help for my student?

What is the grading policy for Biology?

50% Tests/Exams
50% Assignments, reports, projects, labs

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What is the policy on late work?

Excused absence � NOT ATHLETICS - due day after return - missed labs must be 
made up
Activity absence (ATHLETICS)- original due date applies

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How do I keep track of my student's progress in Biology?

Check the assignment log filed in your student's science binder:
See the example below:
                  
           COURSE ACHIEVEMENT AND GRADE AVERAGE LOG		
	
	
NO.	DATE	    DATE	DESCRIPTION	         POINTS
 	ASSIGNED    DUE	�	                         POSSIBLE
A1	20-Sep	    21-Sep	RL1-1	                    2
A2	21-Sep	    22-Sep	9/21 Preamble	            1
A3	21-Sep	    22-Sep	Real World Problems	    2
A4	21-Sep	    22-Sep	RL1-2	                    2
A5	22-Sep	    23-Sep	Sci Method Video Qs	    2
A6	22-Sep	    23-Sep	RL1-3	                    2
A7	23-Sep	    26-Sep	9/23 Preamble	            1
A8	23-Sep	    26-Sep	Math lab p. 11	            5
A9	23-Sep	    26-Feb	Data lab p. 20	            5

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What is the honesty policy?

West H.S. policy applies
Cheating examples: Cutting and pasting from internet; copying assignments, 
labs, homework 
Consequence: Zero grade on the assignment, report to the dean

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How do I get help for my student?

Tutorial club 
Mrs. Cortina - Lunch or After School
School Phone: 533-4299 x7757
Email: acortina@teacher.tusd.org

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