Biology with Barcelon Welcome to

Fall 2009 Teacher : Judy Barcelon Or last resort..voice mail: ….box 6650 Conference time: after school by appointment

Homework: every night- (leave text at home) Late work policy: - 5 first night ½ credit after that…. Grade book and Homework: online: Piner High website Extra credit:offered benefits borderline grades- must have attempted ALL assignments Life Science Standards/Class content objectives: meets HS graduation requirement After school workshops available

Notebook requirements : 5 main sections Class work: dated – see class list on cabinet door Homework stamp sheet/grade sheets – record EC stamps Vocabulary- ALL vocabulary sheets ** Objectives- from each unit** Tests: from each unit: Corrections obvious ( NB check) Notebook Duty- During 1 – 2 week unit students are to complete these assignments on their own and have complete before the “packet” is turned in. Returned packets: encouraged to remain at home in file to be reviewed before unit and final exams.

Academic Biology Class can be difficult: How you can support your student: encourage them to do vocabulary flash cards…. Ask them questions from the chapter- Help them keep notebook organized Grading policy: 60 % classwork………40 % tests

Honors Biology Accelerated pace Student able to learn independently Motivated to do outside research Willing to be pushed and strive for critical thinking Willing to re-submit major assignments as needed Grades based 50 % on exams 50 % class work

First semester:  Science Career exploration:  Health Sciences: influenza research, Public Health lab, USF medical center  Memorial Hospital pathologist ( Dr. Wilbur)  Laparoscopic Surgeon: Dr. Harris  EMT/First responder: Ted Williams  Dentistry: Are you cavity prone: Dr. Gina Fontana  Toxicology/Drug Testing: Redwood Toxiclogy Lab ( Victor)  Biotechnology- Labs involving gel electrophoresis, micropipettes, DNA transformation, DOW pharmaceutical  Forensics: SRPD detective ( Steve Bair) Crime Scene fun  Training:CPR certification ( $ involved) Ted Williams (American Heart Assoc) Senior Seminar 2009… morphing into Health and Life Science Career Pathway Honors credit = Honors work

Second Semester must be in good standing with grades, attendance, attitude  Health center 21 online curriculum: New computer Lab/ Skills lab grant  Internships- (Tues/Thurs): 4 hours per week  Volunteer weekly at career specific location  Pediatrician, OB Gyn,Memorial  Doctor  Emergency medicineKaiser  Nursing  CardiologySutter  Firefighting/EMTSRFD/Bells Ambulance  VeterinarianSafari West  Forensic scienceSRPD ??  NutritionBaumann College