Welcome to Alhambra H.S. Room J 205 Biological Sciences Classroom / Laboratory College Preparatory Anatomy & Physiology Instructor: Ms. Lonergan * * is my preferred communication venue Class room phone: ext. 2096

What Will Anatomy Students Learn? Textbook: Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini / Bartholomew Laboratory Manual: Anatomy & Physiology by Stephen N. Sarikas PHD Detail and overview of the eleven systems of the human body Integumentary Integumentary Skeletal Skeletal Muscular Muscular Nervous Nervous General/Special General/Special Senses Endocrine Endocrine Cardiovascular Cardiovascular System Lymphatic Lymphatic Digestive Digestive Urinary Urinary System Reproductive Reproductive Sys.

SEMESTER 1: Ch Foundational Anatomy & Physiology course work; SEMESTER 2: Ch Dissections during second semester are paramount in learning second semester chapters of study* PARTICIPATION IN DISSECTIONS ARE MANDATORY TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM LABORATORY GRADE PACE OF CLASS: ~Two weeks per chapter of study with exceptions to more difficult chapters, (e.g. Ch 4 histology, Ch. 6 Skeletal Sys., Ch. 7 Muscular Sys., Ch. 8 Nervous Sys. We will not cover Ch. 2, 3, 14, 17, & 20 in depth as this material is covered in Biology ‘P’ coursework) WK 1: INTRO OF CHAPTER. STUDENTS COMPLETE DAILY WORKBOOK PAGES, LECTURE, COMPLETION OFA DRY LAB ACTIVITY (WRITTEN OR COLOR WORK) TO SUPPORT CHAPTER OF STUDY, AS THEY ‘READ TO SUCCEED’ NIGHTLY FOR MINIMUM 15 MINUTES STUDENTS COMPLETE DAILY WORKBOOK PAGES, LECTURE, COMPLETION OFA DRY LAB ACTIVITY (WRITTEN OR COLOR WORK) TO SUPPORT CHAPTER OF STUDY, AS THEY ‘READ TO SUCCEED’ NIGHTLY FOR MINIMUM 15 MINUTES WK 2: WET LAB-PREP/LECTURE/HW DUE / EXAM

DAILY CLASS EXPECTATIONS: P4 = P5 P1 = be PRESENT P2 = be PREPARED P3 = be PRODUCTIVE P4 = be POLITE P5 = DAILY P4 => P5 ….PASS ANATOMY CLASS *If you notice a P4 written on an assignment or noted on the on-line grades it usually means the student was not prepared, or productive. Absences and tar dies can adversely affect a student’s learning and academic standing.

Laboratories: Block Days: Students should not miss block days unless absolutely necessary WHY? LABS ARE DIFFICULT TO MAKE-UP, DUE TO MATERIALS (STUDENTS WORK AS TEAMS; DETERIOATION OF MATERIALS OR MATEIRALS NOT AVAILABLE) & Participation is a requirement WHY? LABS ARE DIFFICULT TO MAKE-UP, DUE TO MATERIALS (STUDENTS WORK AS TEAMS; DETERIOATION OF MATERIALS OR MATEIRALS NOT AVAILABLE) & Participation is a requirement All lab work end of period with lab station clean and tidy (points deducted if not left orderly and clean) Pre-view/Pre-read all lab assignments BEFORE lab day Students who miss laboratory block days will lose significant participation points for assigned activity/lab. This requirement is designated by the * A – G requirements from the University System

Homework Expectations…… Pay attention in class as all due dates are listed on “white board”, ‘chalk board’ or under document camera & also announced by teacher Late work accepted with significant reduction in points Read Chapters/labs before lecture/activity Read / Review each evening for optimum learning of material presented in class or lab ~ 15 minimum - more time may be required for students who read below grade level ~ 15 minimum - more time may be required for students who read below grade level Stay current in all work Meet with me or schedule a meeting with me immediately after class/school if student was absent due to an excused absence

Grading Policy Grades on line at AHS website – updated regularly… ~ every two weeks schedule dependent e.g. holidays, etc. ~ every two weeks schedule dependent e.g. holidays, etc. Bookmark the Alhambra H.S. website link; click on staff; click on teachers name; choose correct course and follow instructions Always refer to date grades were uploaded for most current academic grade Students choose their passwords If parent or guardian do not have access to the grades on line due to password issues…just me as I will GLADLY forward the password to you If parent or guardian do not have access to the grades on line due to password issues…just me as I will GLADLY forward the password to you

Concerns…Confused…Help? Schedule an appointment with instructor after class/school. Drop – In’s who need extra help: drop in available most days during lunch, long passing or after school. Drop-in’s welcome, but not guaranteed. Students who are reading/reviewing (disciplined) should first meet with teacher to set up an appointment for individual help if they are struggling in the course If a student is below grade level reading, practice makes perfect If a student is below grade level reading, practice makes perfect address:

Equation for success: Student + Teacher + Parent = Success Please remind your child that they are the major variable in this equation for success Thank you for your support this evening and throughout the academic year. Special Congratulations to Parent’s of Senior students