Jennifer Marrero 8-10th Grade Biology “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Contact Email: jmarrero@somersetacademy.com Please allow 48 hours for a response. Phone: (954)442-0233 Ext 301 Please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Who is Ms. Marrero??? Classes taught this year: Gifted Endorsed Biology (Middle & High) Dance (Middle) Principles of Biomedical Science (Pre-Med Track High) Gifted Endorsed High School Teacher of the Year 2017-2018 Key Club Sponsor JV Pantherette Coach Bachelors Degree in Biology and Business Administration Currently finishing my Masters at UF for Forensic Science (Graduating in May)

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study concepts of biology with an in-depth preparation for the End of Course (EOC) Exam in May. Content Will include (but not limited to) the following: Nature of Science – Measurements –Theories – Laws – Nature of Science – Earth and Space – Cells and Heredity – DNA – Human Body – Diversity of Living Things – Ecology

Ms. Marrero’s Website www.somersetacademy.com Search box type “Marrero” Click on the first link Sign up for homework notifications/updates Tutorials available Information you’ll find: Syllabus Important updates Testing dates (when available) Invention Convention Info Homework notifications

Invention Convention Students are creating something new in a group of 2-3 students Due dates are on Marrero’s webpage Break down of due dates to help keep the students actively working on the assignment and not putting it off until the last minute. They need a trifold board for Presentation day Presentation day: December 1st from 8-2pm 8-9am Set up 9-1pm Presentations/Judging 12-1pm Clean up PLEASE!!!! Let your child complete this with their peers. DO NOT do the project for them.

Pinnacle (Gradebook) Parents can access their child's grades by following these steps: 1. Go to https://gradebook.browardschools.com/PIV 2. The user name is the student's ID (This is not the student’s social security number)  Please check your child's schedule to find out the correct Student ID number. 3. The Pin Code is the child's date of birth – this will be typed as year, month, and day (four digits for year, two digits for month, and two digits for day) – no spaces, slashes, dashes, or commas) – for example, if the student’s birthday is February 5, 1992, it would be typed in as 19920205. 4. Choose the correct school from the School drop down menu: Somerset Academy Middle, Somerset Academy High, or Somerset Academy Arts Conservatory.

Consequences Consequence #1 – Verbal warning Consequence #2 – Call to Parent/Guardian Consequence #3 – 1 hour Detention Consequence # 4 – Conference with Parent/Guardian Consequences # 5 – Referral to Administration

Textbooks Students have access to the online book by logging into: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Each student will be given a unique username: Ex. JeMarrero18 All students will use the password: Marrero1 If it doesn’t work then email me. Should a student not have the ability to access the information at home then they may receive it from Ms. Marrero in the form of a paper copy.

Access to Pearson Online If a student completes any assignments late they may turn it in for a late grade 11 points deducted per day it is late Assignment will not be collected after five days Certain assignments can not be made up (Ex. Lab); thus, a similar, but different assignment will be required to complete and turned in for a grade.

Grading Exams 50% Quizzes 30% Projects 10% Class work 5% Homework 5% A Superior 90-100 B+ Outstanding 87-89 B Commendable 80-86 C+ Above average progress 77-79 C Average progress 70-76 D+ Below average progress 67-69 D Lowest acceptable progress 60-66 F Failure 0-59 I Incomplete Exams 50% Quizzes 30% Projects 10% Class work 5% Homework 5% ALL students have the opportunity to earn an “A” in my class

Supply List Required Binder (1”-1.5”) Writing utensil (blue/black pens) Paper Recommended Highlighter Sticky notes Calculator Coloring pencils ***Please make sure that your child has enough supplies for the entire year. Typically they have supplies in August and by December the students run out of paper and pens.

$35 lab fee - online payment You may pay in cash to Ms. Marrero before or after school (exact amount only). This payment gives the students access to the online resources including textbook and activities (online self quizzes and virtual labs). It also pays for the supplies needed for labs and the equipment including chemicals, beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated cylinders, test tubes, rind stands, Bunsen burners, gloves, aprons, goggles, cleaning supplies, etc.

Wish List ANY QUESTIONS? Electric pencil sharpener Paper towels Clorox/Lysol wipes Hand sanitizer Sheet Protectors Standard staples Kleenex ANY QUESTIONS?

Thank you!