Biology FAQs

How much homework is there in Biology?
Can I earn extra credit?
What supplies will I need for the class?
How is my grade calculated?
How can I get extra help?
I'm not sure how to use my textbook well...what should I do?
How can I figure out my child's grade in Biology?

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 How much homework is there in Biology?
You should have homework about 4 nights per week in Biology.  I try very 
hard not to assign homework over the weekends but it may occasionally 
happen.  Your homework shouldn't take any longer than 30 minutes to 
complete.  If it does, we need to talk about it!
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 Can I earn extra credit?
Generally, I do not offer extra credit in Biology. You will be tested on 
mastery of content at the end of this course via the High School Assessment 
in Biology so you need to LEARN it!
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 What supplies will I need for the class?
See the supplies list for more details!
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 How is my grade calculated?
Grades are based on a points earned/points possible system.  Keep track of 
each assignment as it is returned and add the points up as you go along.
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 How can I get extra help?
I'm available after school if you need extra help.  Just let me know the day 
before that you would like to stop by so that I can be sure that I don't 
have any other appointments scheduled.  The school also has the SOAR program 
that meets after school on Tuesdays...advance sign up in guidance is 
required.
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 I'm not sure how to use my textbook well...what should I do?
your Modern Biology textbook has a website.  The URL is:  

http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?HM6%20STUDENT

Visit it for more information.
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 How can I figure out my child's grade in Biology?
Go to the grades page on this website.  Type in your child's student ID 
number, including the zeros. You will see a list of each assignment and the 
grade they received on it. Grades will be updated every 7-10 days.
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