Welcome to Mrs.Yang

Welcome! Please find your seats. On the back of your name card, fill in the following information: 1st line: your full name 3rd line: parent/guardian name and phone number 5th line: name of counselor and small school Thank you!

What is biology? Biology is the “study of life” Examples of what we will be studying in biology: The human body - Cloning Global warming - Evolution DNA and Genetics - Animals and plants

Name Game Say a food item that starts with the same letter as your name first and then your first name For example: Grapes Gabrielle Potato Paul

Materials What you need to bring to class EVERY day Science Notebook Pencil or Pen Completed work A positive attitude towards learning and respect for the rules of our class

Notebook Checks There will be a Notebook check every Friday Make sure you complete all of your assignments ON TIME to receive full credit Fill out the table of contents. The table of contents in the front of the room will be kept up to date. Make sure your notebook mirrors the table of contents.

Grades I do not give grades, you earn them. Your grade reflects YOUR effort. No one else is responsible for your grade but YOU.

Brainjogs Daily work that will last until ten minutes past the tardy bell each day. Brainjogs are worth 10 points each. Copy what is written on the board, and then complete the assignment. Brainjogs will be graded based on the amount of effort you put into them, not on their correctness. If you are late or absent, excused or unexcused, you automatically lose your Brainjog points for the day.

Homework Expect to have homework Each assignment will be: Done to the best of your ability. I expect you to at the very least ATTEMPT EACH QUESTION. Turned into the homework tray/folder at the BEGINNING of class. When the tardy bell rings, the folder will be collected and the assignments will be stamped for completion. I may keep the assignments for grading or hand it back to you to go over in class.

Late Assignments All assignments are to be turned in on their posted due date. Late work will not be accepted! I am open to discussing the possibility of extensions on any assignment on two conditions: 1) I judge your reasons to be valid and unavoidable, and 2) You bring your reasons to my attention before the assignment is due.

Absences If you miss class, you must do the following: Check the “We missed you” folder telling you what you missed, including homework. Assignments due the day you are absent are to be turned in immediately upon return to be considered “on time”. Do the assignments that you missed. Ask for help if needed. Turn in the makeup work to me.

Absences on Quiz Days If you miss class on a quiz / exam day, you have six days to make up the quiz / exam. You must schedule an appointment to make up your quiz / exam. Make-ups will be more difficult.

Academic Dishonesty AKA Cheating Students caught copying from other students, plagiarizing other’s work or ideas, or submitting work that is not of their own creation will receive a zero on that assignment and will face disciplinary action.

The above are my expectations Class Expectations Be respectful Be responsible Be responsive Be safe The above are my expectations EXCEED THEM!

Positive Consequences Good grades You Learn! You gain an appreciation for living things

Negative Consequences 1ST OFFENSE: verbal warning 2nd OFFENSE: 10 minute after school detention, contact parent/guardian 3rd OFFENSE: above + 20 minutes of detention (30 min total) 4th OFFENSE: above + Dean’s Office + 30 minutes of after school time (1 hour total)

No texting or phones in class Consequence: Phone taken away and detention.

Consequence: Detention No sleeping! No eating or drinking! Consequence: Detention

AND FINALLY, WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR TEACHERS Fairness and consistency Excellent, engaging classes taking place in a safe learning atmosphere An open line of communication. If ever you need to reach any of us, Iwe can be contancted at woonjoo.yang@lausd.net or bangha1988@ucla.edu

I have HIGH EXPECTATIONS for all of you and am looking forward to an excellent year! NO EXCUSES