Back to School Night 2017 Ms. Sarah Stanfar

Who is teaching my child? Graduated from the University of Mary Washington Master of Education Bachelor of Science in Biology Taught in VA Licensed in Biology Spent 3 years as the Lab Specialist at Germanna Community College

How can I contact you with questions or concerns 1st Step- Please email me Email- STANFASL@PWCS.EDU 2nd Step- Most questions or concerns can be addressed over email, however a phone conversation my be necessary to address everything. Phone- 571-374-6550 (Colgan general number)

How is my child’s grade calculated ? Summative Assessments (80%) Tests Labs Formative Assessments (20%) Homework/Classwork Quizzes

A typical day in ms. Stanfar’s class Pick up papers Write down homework Complete warm-up Go over warm-up Notes Activity or Lab

Interactive journals – Biology Table of contents Unit cover-page Warm-ups AHA connections Activities Labs

What if my child forgets to turn in his/her work? I accept late work up to the day of the unit exam

What if my child wants to improve their grade? Can retake or redo all summative assessments – TESTS & LABS Must complete all formative assignments Must complete a review sheet or assignment to show understanding before retake Extra credit is not necessary

My child needs help, do you stay after school? Monday OFF (Meetings) Tuesday 2:15- 3:15 By appointment

My child is struggling in class, how can I help him/her? Create a quiet place for your child to work and make it an expectation that he/she study. Review the notes with your child and check for mastery by quizzing him/her.

Quizlet – electronic flashcards Create flashcards with the vocabulary word on front and the definition on back Quizlet – electronic flashcards Check homework for completion (A lot of the times they just forget to do it.)

How can I keep track of my child’s progress Parent Portal Interim grade reports Quarterly report cards

My son/daughter is sick/ absent. What can I do? Join Edmodo to get updates, access to documents, schedule of assignments TEXT the following to 27291: 1st period Biology – k5fajb 4th period APES – er5xt7 5th period Biology – ia67qe 6th period APES – e49xm5 7th period Biology – s78i3r

Outdoor labs We do go outside sometimes I will let students know ahead of time to wear the appropriate clothing and shoes

Dissection? (Biology only) Yes, we may be dissecting this yearr! I instruct students that they don’t have to actually touch the organism, but I do ask that they take part in the dissection. Dissection is important tool in learning the inner workings of the human body. Most college science courses require dissection. It is a good idea to be exposed to dissection before college.