1. Ms. D’Ambrosio Room 3-308 ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us
Welcome to Biology!
Ms. D’Ambrosio
Room 3-308

2. Who Are You?
Have a seat in your assigned seat and begin answering the questions on the handout.
Draw a pig.
I will be coming by as you complete these asking for the name you prefer to go by.

3. Class Rules RESPECT All electronics turned off and away
Absolutely NO cell phones out during class
Referrals will be given if phones are out
10/10 Rule: Students are not allowed to leave the class during the first and last ten minutes of class
Follow all instructions promptly and respectfully

4. **I will dismiss you, not the bell**
Classroom Procedures
Entering:
Check the front table for handouts and go to your seat
Take out your notebook and supplies (pen/pencil)
Store bags off the desk tops
Complete RTW
Check Board/Agenda
Exiting:
Clean up your area, throw trash away on your way out (RECYCLE PAPERS)
Push in your chairs
**I will dismiss you, not the bell**

5. Bathroom Pass Bathroom Passes:
No passes in the first and last 10 min. of the period
Only one person out at a time (Take the Pass)
Keep bathroom time limited if you are missing for a long time I will worry that you fell in and have a campus advisor go check 
If you need to go and the pass is there, go for it
YOU MUST TAKE THE PASS TO LEAVE THE ROOM

6. Class Expectations
Be Prompt
Be Prepared
Be Polite
Be Productive
Be Positive

7. Grading EOC Formative assignments: 40% Daily participation
ISN notebooks
Class or homework assignments
Some labs
Summative assignments: 60%
Mini-summatives
Major summatives
Formal lab reports
Major class projects
EOC
This is a STATE exam that will be calculated in addition to your class grade to determine if you earn the graduation credit (counts for 30% of your overall grade!)

8. Interactive Science Notebook (ISN)
All students are required to keep a notebook that includes class assignments as well as notes.
This will be a major part of your formative grade!
Be prepared to set up the notebook next Tuesday

9. Gradebook KEY M= missing assignment due to absence
Z= assignment not turned in, cannot be made-up
X= exempt
I = incomplete (no grade assessed, only given in extreme cases)

10. ABSENCES
“3 Before Me”:
Classmate #1
Class Website (uhstitans.com)
”While You Were Out”
Tests/Quizzes may be made up during Office Hours the day you return. Be prepared though! If there is time you will be making up the test or quiz in class.
YOU are responsible for finding out what you missed.

11. MAKE-UP/LATE WORK
Day for a day policy is in effect this year. If you miss one day you have one day to make up your missed assignment.
If you were there the day the assignment was assigned, but miss the due date then the assignment is due the day you return.

12. Class Websites
I will post daily assignments through:
Uhstitans.com/dambrosio-lauren
Refer to this site for PowerPoints, handouts, class assignment schedule, etc.
If you ever have questions feel free to me:

13. Supplies: Due Friday Pens and Pencils Highlighters
Spiral Notebook (100 pg. college ruled 8 ½ x 11)
Agenda/Planner
Gluesticks
Colored Pencils

14. *You cannot see my number & I can’t see yours  *
Remind Codes
Send To: 81010
Biology:
@hfg7gd
This is one-way communication which allows me to remind you of important dates and might notify you of extra credit, etc. that I might not mention in class.
*You cannot see my number & I can’t see yours  *

15. RTW: What is your favorite animal?
Wednesday, August 16th
RTW: What is your favorite animal?
Objective:
I will be able to work safely in a science classroom.
Agenda:
Safety video
Safety Contract
Safety Quiz
Homework:
Supplies due Friday
Set up ISN Tuesday

16. Be Safe or No Fun 
Lab Safety Video

17. Draw a Map of the Room First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher Goggle Cabinet
Exit(s)
Call Button for office
Electrical Shut Off Button(s)
Goggle Cabinet
Shower
Eye Wash
Sinks
Vent Switch
Fire Blanket

18. RTW: Create a definition for “science”
Thursday, August 17th
RTW: Create a definition for “science”
Objective: I will be able to differentiate between science and non- science.
Agenda:
Pseudoscience Activity
Pseudoscience Video
Homework:
Supplies due Friday
Set up ISN Monday

19. On a separate sheet of paper:
Write “Horoscope Activity”
Which number you think is your Zodiac sign
List the characteristics you agree with for that number AND why

20. Did you get it right? 7. Libra September 23 - October 22 8. Pisces
February 19 - March 20
9. Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
10. Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
11. Taurus
April 20 - May 20
12. Virgo
August 23 - September 22
1. Aries
March 21 - April 19
2. Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
3. Cancer
June 21 - July 22
4. Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
5. Gemini
May 21 - June 20
6. Leo
July 23 -August 22

21. NO RTW: Take out a pen/cil and clear your desk.
HAPPY Friday, August 18th
NO RTW: Take out a pen/cil and clear your desk.
Objective: Pretest for Biology topics.
Agenda:
SMT 1 District Assessment (Diagnostic)
Homework:
Set up ISN Monday