Buford High School
Course Syllabus
Course Title........... AP Biology Term........................... 2016-2017
Teacher................. Ms. Green Room #........................ 214
Email Address melissa.green@bufordcityschools
Teacher Web Page http://mgreenbhs.weebly.com
Teacher Support(Help sessions etc.)
Help sessions are available Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 2:45-4:00; Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:00-7:40; by appointment also
Course Description AP Biology is a yearlong course that covers all topics in a college level biology course. The major themes include processing data to solve problems, evolution, energy transfer, continuity and change, relationship of structure to function, regulation, interdependence in nature and science, technology, and society. These topics are addressed through lecture, reading and completion of 8 labs in the AP Biology Laboratory Manual for Students.
Prerequisites: Honors Biology
Course Curriculum Content
AP Chemistry Course requirements
Units/Topics
A link to the AP Biology Course requirements and objectives can be accessed online at
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/
Instructional Supplies
Ninth edition of Biology Copyright 2011 by Neil A. Campbell and Jane B. Reese, Cummings Publishing, 2011.
Replacement cost $120
*all books include a CD that must also be returned
AP Test Prep Series AP Biology Copyright 2013 by Fred and Theresa Holtzclaw, Cummings Publishing 2013
Replacement cost $20
Evaluation and Grading
Assignments Grade Weights
Benchmarks (30%)
Unit Tests (40%)
Labs/Quizzes/Homework (20%)
Writing (10%)
NOTE: Assignments that are not completed by the announced due date are worth only 70% of the grade earned. After one day the work will not be accepted.
Grading Scale:
90 and above
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
F: 69 or below
(A student must have a grade of 70 or higher in order to receive the AP bonus of 10 points at the end of the semester.)
Other Information
Expectations for Academic Success
Additional Requirements/Resources
Students enrolled in AP Biology will be required to take the Fall Semester Final Exam and the AP Biology Exam in May; a passing score on the AP Exam represents the potential for college credit.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
Honor Code Policy:
All BHS students will strictly adhere to the BHS Honor Code which is posted on the BHS website.
For any violation of the BHS Honor Code, students will receive a 0 and be referred to the administration.
Attendance Excused Absence Policy:
Students who are granted Excused Absent status for days missed will be subject to the following:
Teacher consequences for Minor Classroom Disruptions
1st -Penalty assigned at teacher’s discretion – Parent Contact
2nd -30 minute faculty detention and parent contact
3rd- 1 hour faculty detention and parent contact
4th- Administrative Referral
Course Syllabus
Course Title........... AP Biology Term........................... 2016-2017
Teacher................. Ms. Green Room #........................ 214
Email Address melissa.green@bufordcityschools
Teacher Web Page http://mgreenbhs.weebly.com
Teacher Support(Help sessions etc.)
Help sessions are available Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 2:45-4:00; Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:00-7:40; by appointment also
Course Description AP Biology is a yearlong course that covers all topics in a college level biology course. The major themes include processing data to solve problems, evolution, energy transfer, continuity and change, relationship of structure to function, regulation, interdependence in nature and science, technology, and society. These topics are addressed through lecture, reading and completion of 8 labs in the AP Biology Laboratory Manual for Students.
Prerequisites: Honors Biology
Course Curriculum Content
AP Chemistry Course requirements
Units/Topics
A link to the AP Biology Course requirements and objectives can be accessed online at
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/
- Evolution
- Chemistry of Life/Energy Transfers
- Cells and processes
- Heredity
- Diversity of Organisms
- Ecology
Instructional Supplies
Ninth edition of Biology Copyright 2011 by Neil A. Campbell and Jane B. Reese, Cummings Publishing, 2011.
Replacement cost $120
*all books include a CD that must also be returned
AP Test Prep Series AP Biology Copyright 2013 by Fred and Theresa Holtzclaw, Cummings Publishing 2013
Replacement cost $20
- Textbook
- Notebook/Paper for homework, notes, and problems
- Three ring notebook with 5 dividers
- Drop box account
Evaluation and Grading
Assignments Grade Weights
Benchmarks (30%)
Unit Tests (40%)
Labs/Quizzes/Homework (20%)
Writing (10%)
NOTE: Assignments that are not completed by the announced due date are worth only 70% of the grade earned. After one day the work will not be accepted.
Grading Scale:
90 and above
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
F: 69 or below
(A student must have a grade of 70 or higher in order to receive the AP bonus of 10 points at the end of the semester.)
Other Information
Expectations for Academic Success
Additional Requirements/Resources
- Review notes daily
- Ask questions
- Actively participate in class
- Complete homework assignments
Students enrolled in AP Biology will be required to take the Fall Semester Final Exam and the AP Biology Exam in May; a passing score on the AP Exam represents the potential for college credit.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
Honor Code Policy:
All BHS students will strictly adhere to the BHS Honor Code which is posted on the BHS website.
For any violation of the BHS Honor Code, students will receive a 0 and be referred to the administration.
Attendance Excused Absence Policy:
Students who are granted Excused Absent status for days missed will be subject to the following:
- All pre-assigned work will be due on the day of a student’s return from an absence. Upon returning to school, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements Within 5 days to make up work.
- For assignments which did not have a pre-assigned due date during the time of the student’s absence, students will be given five days to arrange for make up work or follow other arrangements granted by the teacher. All incomplete work carried over into a new marking period should be completed no later than the tenth day of the following period.
Teacher consequences for Minor Classroom Disruptions
1st -Penalty assigned at teacher’s discretion – Parent Contact
2nd -30 minute faculty detention and parent contact
3rd- 1 hour faculty detention and parent contact
4th- Administrative Referral