Transcript Back to School Night 2008

Back to School Night 2011
Advanced Placement
Biology
About Me
• I live in Pilesgrove with my husband and 2
children
Education
• FSU BS in Psychology and Biology
• MA in Environmental Education and
Conservation from Rowan College of New
Jersey.
• Post-Baccalaureate in Secondary
Education in Biological Sciences from
Rowan University
Work experience
• Zoo Atlanta for 4 years in the education
department
• Butterfly Exhibit Manager at the Academy
of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia
• Taught 4 years at Clayton High School
• This is my 8th year at Woodstown High
School
Classroom Expectations
• On time and prepared
• Late work will be penalized
• Phone calls home will be
made
• Cell phones are not to be
seen or heard. Teacher
detention will be given and
a call home.
Course Objectives
• College level course
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College level text
College level pace
Conducting college level labs
Taking college level tests
• May 14, 2011 – AP Exam
• Cost is approx. $86.00 per
test
Grading system
• 50% tests/projects
• 30% Quizzes/labs
• 20% Cw/Hw
• Homework is always written
on the board, available via
Oncourse (updated
homework connection) or
student can email with
questions.
Textbook:
• Biology by Sylvia Mader
• College text, 9th ed.
• Students have been issued
a copy for school and
encouraged to purchase
one for home.
• Online help
– ARIS – Assessment, Review
and Instruction system
• Power points and
worksheets are available
on my web site
Key to success
• Complete Homework
• Come to class prepared
• Read, Read, and Read
more!!
• Study groups
• Come for help if needed
Contact me
• Communication:
– [email protected]
• Please email if possible!
– 769-0144 ext 848