Kaye - Biology

Academic Performance Checklist

Semester 1

I teach biology in a methodical, organized, and routine-based way. I have many structures set in place to help your child
be successful in my class. I view learning as a partnership - I put forth 100% effort and expect my students to put forth
100% effort in return.

Here are some questions to consider: Is your child satisfied with their grade in biology? Are you satisfied with your child’s
grade in biology? Does your child appear to have a solid understanding of biological concepts? If you’ve answered ​no​ to
any of these questions, complete the checklist with your child. This will help you and your child reflect on the amount of
effort and time put into their biological studies.

Circle One

Preparedness

● Student arrives to class on time. Yes No

● Student has all needed materials.

○ 2 inch binder Yes No
○ 4 labeled dividers Yes No
○ Loose leaf paper Yes No
○ Pencils and erasers Yes No
○ Colored pencils Yes No
○ Yellow highlighter Yes No
○ Correction pen (red/green/purple ink). Yes No

● Student’s binder is organized.

○ Introduction material sits on top of dividing tabs. Yes No
○ The first dividing tab is labeled, “Homeostasis.” Yes No
○ The second diving tab is labeled, “Evolution.” Yes No
○ The third dividing tab is labeled, “Populations.” Yes No
○ The fourth dividing tab is blank. Yes No
○ All tabs are accurately organized per classroom instructions; the oldest material is Yes No
on top and the newest material is on the bottom.

● Student checks the classroom website everyday. Yes No

Electronic Device Policy

● Student has not received an electronic device violation. Yes No

Classroom Conduct

● Student is well-behaved, polite, and follows all Classroom Conduct policies (see syllabus). Yes No
● Student participates in class on a daily basis. Yes No
● Student is actively engaged during class time (i.e., not doodling, sleeping, having head Yes No
down, etc.).
● Student remains on task when given as assignment. Yes No
● Student does not pack-up until 1 minutes before the bell rings. Yes No
● Student remains in their seat until the bell rings. Yes No
● Student respects the questions and comments of other students who are trying to further Yes No
their understanding of concepts. Yes No
● Student actively uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to come up with solutions Yes No
on their own, as opposed to taking the easy way out.
Notes

● Student uses a yellow highlighter when highlighting vocabulary terms. Yes No

● Student writes notes just as the teacher write the notes. Yes No
● Student draws diagrams and pictures just as the teacher draws them. Yes Yes
● Student actively listens to the teacher for additional, important information and includes this Yes Yes
information in their notes.
● Student obtains any missing notes from other students. Yes Yes

Homework

● Student carefully reads instructions before beginning an assignment. Yes No

● Student answers reading guide questions in complete sentences. Yes No
● Student corrects homework using a correction pen with red, purple, or green ink. Yes No
● Student asks questions about homework if they lack understanding. Yes No
● Student asks for answers to be repeated if needed. Yes No
● Student completes all homework. Yes Yes
○ Homework is ​typically​ in the form of reading guides.

Quizzes and Tests

● Student asks questions about material they do not understand. Yes No

● Student attends ​Student Help Hours​ to receive additional help from teacher. Yes No
● Student spends a few minutes each day reviewing the material covered in class. Yes No
● Student begins preparing for an assessment several days before the assessment. Yes No
● Student puts forth maximum effort while actively studying material covered on an Yes No
assessment.
● Student actively studies in a quiet location without any distractions (i.e., electronic devices, Yes No
other people, etc.).
● Student utilizes the ​Study Tips and Strategies ​article on the classroom website to gain Yes No
different ideas on how to study.
● Student carefully reads all instructions before beginning an assessment. Yes No
● Student carefully reads each question before answering. Yes No
● Student carefully reads each answer choice (if applicable). Yes No
● Student takes their time and does not rush through an assessment. Yes No
● Student answers every question on an assessment. Yes Yes
● Student makes quiz corrections on original quiz using a correction pen with red, green, or Yes Yes
purple ink.
● Student attends ​Student Help Hours​ to discuss tests results with teacher. Yes Yes

Absences

● Student refrains from taking an unexcused absence. Yes No

● Student checks the classroom website when absent. Yes No
● Student obtains handouts from Absent Work Bin upon return. Yes No
● Student completes missing work within the allotted make up time. Yes No
● Students meets with teaching during ​Student Help Hours​ to make up missed assessments. Yes No
● Student asks for work ahead of time if they know they will be missing school. Yes No

Laboratory Safety and Practice

● Student has not received any laboratory violations. Yes No

● Student follows all verbal and written laboratory procedures. Yes No

Accommodations - If Applicable (504, IEP, RTI, etc.)

● Student is aware of the accommodations available to them per their documentation. Yes No
● Student actively asks teacher to use accommodations. Yes No