Mr.

Hester: Pre AP Biology

mheste@neisd.net
Conference: 4th Period 11:50-12:40
Tutoring (D253): Tues, Thurs, and Fri 4:20-5:00
(Any other time by appointment)
Web site: https://sites.google.com/a/neisd.net/macarthur/

Brahma Expectations
Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Self-discipline, Perseverance

Guidelines for Success

Be thrifty with time
Respect Yourself and Others
Ask for Assistance
Have High Expectations
Maintain a Positive Attitude
Accept Responsibility
Stay Focused
Course Description
Biology is the study of life! This includes concepts like ecology, cells, heredity, evolution and
comparative physiology with emphasis of human systems.
Supplies
1. Interactive Notebook. This must come to class EVERYDAY.
2. Pen/Pencil.
3. Although not required, the following supplies are used daily in our classroom. Bringing in one or
more of the following supplies would be greatly appreciated: box of Kleenex, roll of paper towels,
box of markers, highlighter, pair of scissors, soap, colored paper, glue sticks, scotch tape, or
Ziplock bags (all sizes).
Biology Textbook
Our textbook is an ebook that you have access to online. It works on any device with the internet.
We do have a class set at school. It is VERY useful. Please use it!
www.my.hrw.com
Student Username: ne(ID#)
Password: ne(ID#)
Example Username: ne0123456
Example Password: ne0123456

Google Drive
We do a lot of assignments on Google Drive. Every student has their own gmail account through the
district.
Student Username: (First letter of first name)(Last Name)(Last 4 digits of ID#)@stu.neisd.net
Password: ne(ID#)

Example Username: jsmith3456@stu.neisd.net

Example Password:

ne0123456

REMIND
I like to send updates and reminders through Remind App. Students (and parents) are encouraged to
sign up to get these text messages.

Remind
(parents are welcomed)
Number to Text: 81010
Message to Send: @239c2d

classroom.google.com
(students only)
+ join class class code

7th = jrv0bu0
8th = 9t62zj

Absences/Make up Work
My advice is dont be absent! I do understand that some absences are unavoidable. In this event it
is the students responsibility to get all make-up work. Any missed notes will have to be obtained
from another student or off my website. For every class you are absent, the same amount of time is
allowed for your make-up work. For example, if you are absent on Monday and come back to class
on Tuesday, all make up work is due on Wednesday. If you are absent on Thursday and Friday and
return on Monday then your work is due on Wednesday. It is your responsibility to check my website
and get the materials you missed from the bin.
Grading
50% Summative Assessments/Projects
30% Formative Assessments/ Labs
20% Daily work and Homework
*Checking your students notebook regularly or parent portal are good ways to check your students
progress.
Communication
The best way to reach me is by email! You can check my website for your agendas and assignments.
Also Gradespeed/Parent Portal is updated at least once a week. Please remember, there is a 24
hour delay between when I enter grades and when they upload to parent portal. Feel free to contact
me with any questions or concerns.

Please read, sign, and return the Biology Class Expectations and Safety
Contract Agreement found on the MacArthur Biology Website.