RHS Physiology

2019-2020 Syllabus, Expectation sheet, and Signature Form

Teacher: Mrs. Cartwright Class Room Phone: 781-961-6220 ext. 239

Email Addresses: CartwrightK@randolph.k12.ma.us or KarenResendes@gmail.com
Class Website: http://mrscartwrightrhs.weebly.com Remind Code: @ecbkf
Google Classroom Code: tt1bdhe
Textbook: Marieb, Elaine N. Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. 2006. Eighth edition.

Course Description: This course involves an in-depth study of the functioning of body systems. The organs and
systems of the human body are emphasized. Laboratory work, including dissections, is an important part of this
course. Students planning nursing or related health care careers will find this course beneficial. Student projects are
reports will also be utilized in this course.

Curriculum Communication: Important for homework assignments, due dates, and quiz/test study date reminders.
School Email Communication – Send me an email request at cartwrightk@randolph.k12.ma.us and/or clearly print the
sign up information on the signature page of this document
Remind app via email - Send an email to ecbkf@mail.remind.com (the subject and email can be blank)
Remind app via text – Send a text msg to number 81010 with this message: @ecbkf

Daily Required Materials (Due by September 5th):

1. a Binder 2. Composition notebook 3. Dividers (at least 5)

Quizzes: Oral or written quizzes will be given. These will be worth 20% of the student’s grade. These will be
administered to verify that the students have a grasp on the concepts presented in each system. In addition to actual
quizzes any substitute work will count as a quiz grade. Missed quizzes will only be made up with a school approved
excuse note.

Tests, Lab Reports, Projects, and Papers: These activities will count for 30% of the students’ grade. Exams will be
given to determine students’ learned knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Projects will be assigned in group
or individual form for students to work hands on with other students for a unique learning experience. Formal papers
and lab reports will be an opportunity for the student to practice academic writing on current and up to date science
research. These will also be a chance for students to develop higher personal standards. Any late tests, labs, projects
papers, and binders will receive a deduction of 50% from the grade earned and will not be accepted two days
overdue.

Classroom Effort and Participation: At the start, during, and concluding each class period there will be assignments to
be completed. This work and any daily activities (including note taking, worksheets, and filing assignments into
binders) will constitute 40% of the class grade. Any worksheets missed due to absence will be available in the absent
and missing classwork bin. Any missing assignments are the responsibility of the student and he or she have up to one
week to turn in a make-up assignment. Students will be reminded to stay after school to check in about work missed
during an absence.
Homework: : Any homework given should be completed fully for the date it is due. A zero tolerance policy is in effect
because homework is only useful for reinforcement when the topic is being covered. The student will receive zero
credit if the homework assignment is not turned in at the very beginning of class. Homework will count as 10% of the
class grade.

Extra Credit: Homework assignments will all receive extra credit for being on time. This system provides that if each
student hands in ten homework assignments on time, then they have received the equivalent of a free homework
pass. Anytime a student brings in a unique current article corresponding to the topic of study to share with the class
they will receive extra credit for that week's effort and participation.
Extra Help: I am more than happy to stay after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. All are encouraged to come
after for any questions before the material becomes too overwhelming to catch up on. I am also willing to make
accommodations or appointments on other dates. Remember there is a class web site for a resource as well as my
email address. I am almost always available for questions, comments, or suggestions.

General Classroom Rules:

 Come to class on time and take out your binder, composition notebook, and begin the activator as soon as you
enter
 Keep your bags, coats, and any other non-education related items off of the desks
 Lab tables require extra caution and all horseplay will be written up as an automatic second level disciplinary
infraction
 All school rules apply in the classroom as well.
 The more effort put into this class the more positively it will impact your grade.

Teacher Expectations: Students in class will develop teacher expectations. These will be posted in the classroom.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to be: prepared for work, have a high level of independence, show
quality work ethic, attend class daily, actively participate, and take responsibility for learning. Teachers are expected to
develop student independence.

Students should start each class by:

1. Taking out his or her composition notebook, homework, books, binders, paper, pencils/pens
2. Then begin the “activator” assignment posted by the bell or sooner
3. Redirect a neighbor or help a group member focus on the task

Students should end each class by:

1. Clean up his or her materials or return the materials they borrowed
2. Make note of packing homework and turning in assignments before the bell rings
3. Push in chairs and clean up the desk top (Put up the chairs at the end of the day block 6 only)

Attendance/Tardy Policy: Students are required to make up all missed work. There is a bin in the class with all
assignments, most of which are also posted on the class website for printing out work outside of the classroom.
Students are responsible for collecting their missed assignments from the bin during class and are encouraged as well
as reminded to check in with the teacher before or after school. Students will have one week from the date returned
to make up missed assignment.
Please neatly print below in dark ink or pencil, have the portion below filled out, signed, and in the front of your
binder to be checked on Thursday September 5th, 2019. Thank you and I am looking forward to learning about you
this upcoming year. I have read and understand the course expectations for Physiology.

Student Information:

Student’s Full Name Printed: _____________________________________________________

Student’s Signature:________________________________________________________

Student’s Email address: _____________________________________________________

Please check the following box to be added to the Physiology Curriculum Update emails: 

Parent/Guardian Information:

Parent/Guardian’s phone number: ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s email contact: ______________________________________________________

Best time to contact home: __________________________________________AM/PM (Circle one)

Best method of contact: Email  Phone Call  Text Message Other: ______________

Please check the following box to be added to the Physiology Curriculum Update emails: 

Please check the following box if you are interested in volunteering to help in the classroom and are willing to be

CORI checked at the human resource office: 

Parent/Guardian’s Name Printed:____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_______________________________________________________

If there is another parent who would like to complete this form with different contact information please have the
student complete the back of this form for the second parent’s contact information.