AP Biology AP Biology Mrs. Okladek/Miss Greco. Experience~ NJ certified Supervisory Certificate Working on M.A. – Educational Leadership M.Ed~ Biology.

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AP Biology AP Biology Mrs. Okladek/Miss Greco

Experience~ NJ certified Supervisory Certificate Working on M.A. – Educational Leadership M.Ed~ Biology for Secondary Education B.S.~ Biology, Marine Science 14+ years teaching Biology at secondary level 4+ years teaching Zoology for Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth program

AP Preparation:

Prerequisite Teacher recommendation: AP Biology is designed for juniors and seniors who have met the pre- requisite requirements of earning an 85% or higher in their previous CP/Honors Biology and CP/Honors Chemistry courses.

Course Description According to College Board, “AP Biology is an introductory college- level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes —energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.”

This Class: Will be taught at the college level and will be fast-paced, rigorous and challenging. This is a good thing Will require a lot of independent study, effort and practice. High school College

Some “perks”: Dual-enrollment Extra 1.0 added to GPA (extra 1.2 if earning a 97% or higher) High school College

Help Needed?? A partnership You can help your son/daughter to be successful in AP Biology by: helping him/her to stay caught up with assignments (due dates posted on my webpage) encouraging good study habits & organizational skills encouraging him/her to come to me with questions, problems, or concerns.

Help Needed?? A partnership I will be available: during non-lab lunch periods before/after school Biology tutors available in the library every Tuesday and Thursday, afterschool, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Peer study groups Barron’s/The Princeton Review/Kaplan prep books

Course Syllabus, Ethics Pledge, and Parent Letter … Thank You for signing off that you have read and understand the course policies, expectations, and procedures!

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