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Welcome to Biology!

Welcome to Biology!. Ms. Hernandez Room 2016. About Me. Justina Hernandez Call me Ms. Hernandez or Ms. H Graduate of UT Austin BS: Human Biology, emphasis on pathogenesis and immunity Worked in a doctor’s office for two years as a patient educator Starting second year at SHS

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Welcome to Biology!

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  1. Welcome to Biology! Ms. Hernandez Room 2016

  2. About Me • Justina Hernandez • Call me Ms. Hernandez or Ms. H • Graduate of UT Austin • BS: Human Biology, emphasis on pathogenesis and immunity • Worked in a doctor’s office for two years as a patient educator • Starting second year at SHS • I my dog

  3. Syllabus School Supplies Tutoring Hours Test and Project dates • Year at a Glance • Contact information • Grading policy • Weekly Grade checks • Parent Portal • Progress reports/Report Cards • Credit for this course

  4. Ms. H’s Contact info • Phone- call school, extension 22016 • Email: Jhernandez@seguin.k12.tx.us • Class websites • http://classroom.seguin.k12.tx.us/webs/jhernandez/ • Ms. Hernandezscience.pbworks.com

  5. Year at a Glance…

  6. Grading policy/ Credit • Due dates posted in SEVERAL places • HIGHLY recommend assignment. calendar • Weekly grade checks- Don’t EVER be surprised! • 5 days for revisions/completion of make up work • Corrections: separate sheet of paper with name and title, staple to original assignment. • Justify your new answers • 70% average for BOTH semesters to receive credit for this course

  7. Supplies If you are unable to get your supplies for the year, please see me during tutoring hours to work something out. • Pen and Pencil with an eraser • Loose-leaf notebook paper • 1 composition book • 3 ring binder (2.5” please) • Divider Tabs • Box of tissues • 1 pack colored pencils for personal use • 1 pair scissors for personal use • Glue sticks for personal use

  8. Tutoring Schedule • AM: Not Mondays, all other days by appointment • Lunch by appointment- Tell me, you need a pass. • PM: 3:45-4:30 M-Th, Fri by appointment • If I’m not available, you can seek help from ANY other biology teacher • Please feel free to make an appointment if needed to discuss grades, missing assignments, notes, or if you need any clarification about the material.

  9. Class Rules • Give undivided attention to the teacher • Be prepared to learn as soon as you enter the classroom • Follow all directions • Treat everyone with respect • Put forth quality and effort into everything you do! • Absolutely NO Cell phones/MP3 players/Food and beverage consumption in class

  10. Consequences • Verbal Warning • Seat reassignment or Hall assignment and/or teacher conference • Lunch D-Hall in ISS/parents contact • Withdrawl of class privileges/ Office Referral Any severe infraction of the school or class rules will result in an IMMEDIATE office referral and parents will be called.

  11. Rewards • Daily praise • Positive notes home to you and your parents • Good grades and conduct marks • Class prizes as available • Extra Mat Money • The joy of learning!

  12. Procedures • Entering the classroom • During lectures/tutorials • Labs and group activities • End of class • Homework • Tardies • Leaving the classroom • Makeup-Assignments

  13. Procedures: Entry • Take care of personal needs before class • Enter QUIETLY, get your notebook and go to your desk • Turn in any homework assignments to the TURN-IN basket on the way to your assigned seat • Begin bell work IMMEDIATELY in your class journals. If you are not in your assigned seat when the bell rings, you are TARDY!

  14. Procedures: During Lectures/Tutorials/ Independent work • Do not talk when I am talking • Raise your hand if you have a question or comment regarding the content • Wait your turn if more than one person needs to speak. I promise, I’ll get to you • Wait for my ok to start ANY class activity • Stay in your seat! • If you need to sharpen your pencil- use the manual sharpener! • Volunteer to participate • Take detailed notes- if it’s on the board, it’s important!

  15. Procedures: Lab & Group Activities • Eye contact? Check! • Do not leave for the lab area until I give permission • Get aprons and goggles, and lab instructions, then go to your stations. Write your name on your lab paper! • Stay in assigned stations with assigned groups • Respect • Follow posted lab safety rules • Follow directions and examples previously modeled by me • Ask 3, then me • Share all lab data with group members • Whole group cleans up lab stations when lab is complete, turn in lab and return to your desk.

  16. Procedures: End of Class • The bell does not dismiss you. I do! • Stay in your seat until dismissed • Verify you have agenda, homework, and class objectives copied in your notebook as well as any homework assignments • Desks must be clean and realigned prior to dismissal. You can put away your notebooks on your way out. • Turn in any assignments to the turn in basket if you have not already done so!

  17. Procedures: Homework/Assignments • All work and assignment due dates will be posted on the board as well as the weekly calendar and the class Wiki. • Complete homework as directed. Write NEATLY • Name • Period • Date • Title if needed • Staple if multiple pages • Leave it in the turn in basket! • In class, pass all work to the front and to the LEFT

  18. Tardies • Come in QUIETLY, sign in to the tardy sheet • Check the TIME on the clock • Grab your things and head straight to your desk. • I will pass you any handouts or notes on your way to your chair. • Please wait until after class or tutorial hours to check on any missing work or missed announcements for the day.

  19. Procedures: Leaving the classroom • Raise your hand with Mat Money for RR, H20, Locker • Make sure your name and the date is on it! • 2 Mat Monies per six weeks • If acknowledged, please quietly get the hall pass, sign out with the TIME. Return quickly and quietly. Put the pass back on the board and go back to your seat. • I will call the office if you are gone for longer than 5 minutes. • 15 minute rule • One at a time • No more than two outings per class period, first come first serve starting when the bell rings. • For the nurse, counselor, or office please speak with me privately and I will write you a pass at my discretion. I reserve the right to revoke hall passes for a six weeks if the privilege is abused.

  20. Procedures: Make up Assignments • All previously assigned papers are due on the date of your return • I will give you a copy of missed work when you return. • Due within 5 days of your receipt to receive full credit. • Due date will be written on your paper • Check the class wiki for the agenda and any possible digital copies of the assignment. • For late work or lost copies of assignments, please see me during normal tutorial hours. • Reference grade checks • All make up work goes to the turn in basket. • Ensure your name, period, and the date you turned in the assignment are at the top of your paper! • No assignments accepted after 5 day mark.

  21. Class Wiki Check the class wiki for class information, notes, and fun science things! Mshernandezscience.pbworks.com

  22. Questions? Comments or questions?

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