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Welcome to Biology Class: Students' Guide to Success (2011-2012)

Welcome to Ms. Onwuchekwa and Ms. Phelt's Biology class! On our first day, we'll get to know each other, establish our seating arrangements, and cover important class policies. Please fill out your information cards to help us learn about you and your goals. We will discuss our expectations and responsibilities, including the supplies you'll need. We'll also introduce lab safety procedures, so bring your signed forms. Join us in engaging activities like a scavenger hunt to kick off our exciting semester in biology.

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Welcome to Biology Class: Students' Guide to Success (2011-2012)

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  1. Back to School 2011-2012 BIOLOGY Ms. Onwuchekwa & Ms. Phelt

  2. Welcome to Biology! • Quietly take a seat but don’t get too comfortable We will be changing seats. • We will begin after attendance has been taken.

  3. Monday – August 22, 2011

  4. What we will do today… • Get to know each other and obtain our 1st six weeks seating arrangement • Class Policies & Procedures

  5. Information Cards Get to know each other!

  6. Welcome!! • Please fill out student information cards. On the LINED side: a. Your Name & Period # b. Your Email Address c. Your Mailing Address d. Your Parent or Guardian’s Name(s) Phone(s) Email

  7. Answer on the back of your cards • List 4 of your best characteristics. • List one thing you are most proud of. • What would you like to do to better yourself. • What are some goals you have for the semester? • What career do you plan to pursue and why? NO IDK’s!!

  8. Getting to Know You Meeting Game Musical Shares

  9. Seating Arrangements Alphabetical Order

  10. Classroom Policies and Procedures

  11. Class Rules Be a Biology “CHAMP” • Cheer on your class mates in all activities • Honor each other, yourselves, and the teacher • Accept responsibility for your actions • Make good choices by following all class rules • Prepare for and Participate in all class activities, labs, & assessments

  12. Supplies • Trays • Supplies (pens, pencils, etc) • Textbooks/Workbooks • Personal Responsibility DAILY • Spiral Notebooks (Journals) • Writing Utensils (pen & pencil)

  13. Student Assistants • 4 Student Assistants per six weeks • Responsibilities: • Attendance • Homework • Help with Lab Materials • Any other misc. help the teacher may require • Student assistants will automatically get a free assignment passand candy of their choice at the end of the six weeks.

  14. Passes • Nurse passes will be issued ONLY if you have your ID • Library passes will be issued ONLY if you have your ID • Bathroom passes will be issued ONLY if you have your ticket (you will get these next week) and an ID. • You will not be allowed to go to your locker or to another class for any reason – DON’T ASK • We do daily ID and dress code checks at the door– please come to class prepared or consequences will follow.

  15. Class Procedures • Entering the classroom • Tardy Binder • Turning in your work • Getting your attention • Classroom Discussions • Class Dismissal

  16. TAKE OUT YOUR SYLLABUS • Let’s read through it together • Required Supplies • Grading • Questions? • Sign the syllabus NOW Have your parents sign it tonight and return it next class period.

  17. TAKE OUT YOUR LAB SAFETY FORM • When you get home, read the form – FRONT & BACK. • Sign it NOW – Have your parents sign it tonight and return it on your next class period. • THIS IS MANDATORY for participation in ANY lab activities!!!

  18. What’s Next?? • Introduce and discuss Lab Safety • Please bring ALL signed papers and materials to class tomorrow!

  19. QUESTIONS?? Tutoring Times: TBA “OUT” Stand up if you….

  20. SCAVENGER HUNT • Do you know how to find information in our Biology textbook? • Get into groups of 3-4 people… • You have until the end of the class period to complete the scavenger hunt • A PRIZE will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place groups!! • GO!!!

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