All
assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date unless otherwise
specified. Late assignments will receive half credit. Work missed due to an excused
absence may be made up. You are allowed one extra completion day for each day
of an excused absence. Students with excessive excused absences are expected to
make up the work within a reasonable time period. It is your responsibility to request make-up work for days you are
absent. You may also check the THS website (ths.sps.lane.edu/thshrs) for
class assignments. The website will be updated weekly. Work missed due to
unexcused absences cannot be made up.
Field
trips to two of the following locations are planned for this semester: the
Oregon Zoo, Wildlife Safari, or the Oregon Aquarium. Field trips are not
mandatory for passing the class, but if you wish to be eligible for field
trips, you must meet the following requirement: no missing assignments, no
unexcused absences, no more than 3 tardies, and a fee of $10-$15 (cash or check
to THS) per trip to cover admission and transportation costs. If you meet the
field trip requirements but cannot afford the fee, you may talk to the teacher
privately regarding financial aid. If you do not attend the field trip, you are
expected to be present in your regularly scheduled Animal Behavior class to
complete an alternative assignment with a substitute.
Grades
are calculated using point totals from daily work, homework, lab reports,
projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, and class participation. You will
receive 50 participation points at the beginning of each quarter and points are
added (bonus points) or deducted (see Attendance & Tardies) accordingly. Your attitude and level of participation
can tip the grading scale in one direction or another.
Due
to the nature of this class (lecture, class discussion, video segments,
hands-on labs, and presentations), prompt and regular attendance is essential.
Unexcused absences will result in the loss of 10 points per absence from your
participation grade and one detention per unexcused absence. Failure to serve
detentions by the end of the quarter will result in an “Incomplete” on your
report card. Excessive unexcused absences will result in a phone call home and
a written referral. Every 3 tardies will result in the loss of 10 points (the
equivalent of one unexcused absence) from your participation grade and a
detention.
No
student has the right to disrupt class and deprive others of their education.
In order to maintain a safe and positive learning environment, please:
1. Be kind.
2. Speak with integrity. Say only what you
mean.
3. Be yourself.
4. Ask questions.
5. Always do your best.
6. Clean up after yourself.
There
is no textbook for this class. However, you are expected to bring a notebook
and something to write with to class every day. I STRONGLY recommend that you
invest in a 1” binder filled with notebook paper that will become your “Animal
Behavior Notebook.” This notebook will be used for keeping class notes, daily
work, homework, lab reports, and other written assignments. In effect, this
notebook will become your textbook. In addition, it is strongly recommended
that you obtain an Internet sticker for research purposes throughout the
semester. Internet forms are available from the library and from Ms. Fabbri.
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