Welcome to IB Biology with Ms. Poole Welcome to IB Biology with Ms. Poole! Get the papers from the front table and have a seat

The Name Game Get up from your seat and find someone else in the room (ideally someone you don’t know). Tell them your name and give them an explanation about where you name came from Where you named after a family member? Celebrity? A location? Do you like your name? If not, what would you rather be called? If so, why do you like it?

Introductions Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in biology and minor in chemistry I just finished my masters degree in microbiology from the University of Florida I taught the last 4 years in Washington, D.C I enjoy cooking, college basketball, and reading I also really love teaching!

A good teacher is …….

Teacher Expectations I will respect the effort you put into each class I will understand the pressure and stress you feel outside and inside of school I will work hard to make fun and engaging lessons I will give you feedback on your work in a timely manner I will smile and have fun! 

A bad teacher is ….

Classroom Expectations 1. Keep a positive attitude towards the content, each other, and the teacher 2. Be prepared and on time by being in your seat by the time the bell rings 3. Respect our space by keeping food and drink out of the classroom 4. Keep all electronic devices (cell phones) and headphones/earbuds in your bag and out of sight

Interventions and Rewards 1st offense: Warning and Student- Teacher Conference 2nd offense: Parent Call 3rd offense: Detention and Parent- Teacher Conference >3rd offense: Referral Rewards: good call home, food, homework pass, movies, outside activities, field trips

My Classroom Philosophy RESPECT! I respect each of you for all that you do every day and I expect respect from you for what I do I also expect that you respect each other

Entering Class As you enter class you will pick up all necessary papers on the front table You will then turn in any assignments to the box at the front of the classroom. If it isn’t turn in to the box the first minute of class it is marked late Next, begin working on your warm-up even if it is before the bell has rung

During Class Keep a positive attitude towards your learning and your classmates Bring your best to all activities! ASK QUESTIONS! There will be no use of electronic devices during class. I see it …. Once- I hold on to your device until the end of class Twice- I hold on to your device and notify your parents More than twice- I arrange with your parents for you to check your phone in and out of my classroom No one is allowed out of class the first or last 10 minutes of class. Bathroom breaks kept to a minimum Only one student out of the room at a time

Biology Binders 2 or 3-inch 3-ring binder 3 dividers: Notes Activities Graded Work You will need paper in the binder each day Have supplies by Friday (if possible, if not-see me) If you have a better method, talk to me!

Tardiness You are considered tardy if you are not across the threshold of the door by the time the bell stops ringing. The door will lock, and you will be sent to lock-out Students that are tardy will not receive credit for that day’s warm up

Absence from Class Classwork from the week can be found in the folders at the front of the room Classwork and homework will also be posted on the class website (mspoolebiology.com) I will accept emailed assignments  It is your responsibility to make up your assignments and see me with any questions

Missing Work Excused absence: 5 days to turn in work Unexcused absence: Individual decision Present on day it was due: Individual decision, points deducted No late work will be accepted after a unit exam has been taken

Grading System Formal: 70% Informal: 30% Tests, papers, projects Minimum of 4 Informal: 30% Classwork, warm-ups, quizzes, group work, participation You will be told what type of grade each assignment is

PowerSchool Grades will be updated every 10 working days

Class Website: www.mspoolebiology.com

Where can I get help? Tuesdays after school from 2:30-3:30 Any other time- just let me know you are coming Or EMAIL me anytime!

Communication Class Website: www.mspoolebiology.com Remind 101 AP bio: text 81010 with the message @apbiopoole IB Bio: text 81010 with the message @ibbiopoole Hon Bio: text 81010 with the message @biopoole Instagram: @mspoolebiology Email: jessiem.poole@cms.k12.nc.us

Internal Assessment Progress update? Email me (jessiem.poole@cmsk.12.nc.us) with Your research question A paragraph explaining your current status (whats next, what materials do you need, how can I help) Any questions you have Next class I will give you an outline with updated dates and guidance for the IA (part 2-6) based on where the class is

Summer Assignment- Human Body Book Class inventory Tentative due date: 9/6 Thoughts?

Unit 1 Plan This is how I organize each unit You can expect the dates and topics to stay the same, but the assignment may change a bit depending on what the class needs The homework board and website will be the most up to date for home

IB topics for this year Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis Ecology Evolution Human Physiology Neurobiology

Dream Boards! In your group, you will create a poster that summarizes your prior knowledge about a topic, what questions you have about the topic, and things you would like to know more about It should include pictures, diagrams, quotes.. Really anything you think relates to that topic Topics: Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis Ecology Evolution Human Physiology Neurobiology