Transcript Welcome to Biology! - Oakridge Public Schools

Welcome to Biology!
Mr. Harger
Room 107
Classroom Goals
 Treat
others as you would like to be
treated, a.k.a. The Golden Rule
 Arrive on time
 Tardy
 Bring
everything you need
 Book,
 Help
Policy
folder, pen/pencil, assignment
in the learning process
Helpful Survival Tips
your own home study area – be sure
it is comfortable and fits your needs
 Be sure to keep class notes in order – title
your pages with the chapter &/or date
 Color can help organize your notes –
words or phrases
 Make it a habit to study your notes – stick
with it for about 15-20 minutes, take a
short break and come back to them
 Have
Helpful Survival Tips
 You
can take the work home even when
you don’t have homework
 Stay up with the information from the start
– DON’T FALL BEHIND!!
 It is your responsibility to get the work
missed due to an absence
 In areas that interest you, dig up extra
information for both you and the class.
There is extra credit involved!
Helpful Survival Tips
 When
taking notes, abbreviate where
possible – it saves nrg, lol!
 Memorization is important, but questioning
and investigation will help in retention.
Look for scientific relationships.
 DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK
QUESTIONS!
 Reread/Rewrite/Remember your notes
Helpful Survival Tips
 In
questioning the acceptance of a test
answer or discussion topic, be able to
back up your views with evidence from an
acceptable source of information (study
guides, the text, or outside references)
 Respect and Trust are a two-way street – I
will give them if I get them!
 Ask for additional help, get a tutor or a
study buddy
Rights & Responsibilities
In this class, you have certain rights and
responsibilities.
 Right:
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to an education
to expression, as long as that expression does not put
down, offend, or violate the rights of others
 Responsibility:
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treat others as you want to be treated = GOLDEN RULE
for your actions