1. Back to School Night 2017
Ms. Sarah Stanfar

2. Who is teaching my child?
Graduated from the University of Mary Washington
Master of Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Taught in VA
Licensed in Biology
Spent 3 years as the Lab Specialist at Germanna Community College

3. How can I contact you with questions or concerns
1st Step- Please me -
2nd Step- Most questions or concerns can be addressed over , however a phone conversation my be necessary to address everything.
Phone (Colgan general number)

4. How is my child’s grade calculated ?
Summative Assessments (80%)
Tests
Labs
Formative Assessments (20%)
Homework/Classwork
Quizzes

5. A typical day in ms. Stanfar’s class
Pick up papers
Write down homework
Complete warm-up
Go over warm-up
Notes
Activity or Lab

6. Interactive journals – Biology
Table of contents
Unit cover-page
Warm-ups
AHA connections
Activities
Labs

7. What if my child forgets to turn in his/her work?
I accept late work up to the day of the unit exam

8. What if my child wants to improve their grade?
Can retake or redo all summative assessments – TESTS & LABS
Must complete all formative assignments
Must complete a review sheet or assignment to show understanding before retake
Extra credit is not necessary

9. My child needs help, do you stay after school?
Monday OFF (Meetings)
Tuesday 2:15- 3:15
By appointment

10. My child is struggling in class, how can I help him/her?
Create a quiet place for your child to work and make it an expectation that he/she study.
Review the notes with your child and check for mastery by quizzing him/her.

11. Quizlet – electronic flashcards
Create flashcards with the vocabulary word on front and the definition on back
Quizlet – electronic flashcards
Check homework for completion
(A lot of the times they just forget to do it.)

12. How can I keep track of my child’s progress
Parent Portal
Interim grade reports
Quarterly report cards

13. My son/daughter is sick/ absent. What can I do?
Join Edmodo to get updates, access to documents, schedule of assignments
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4th period APES – er5xt7
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6th period APES – e49xm5
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14. Outdoor labs We do go outside sometimes
I will let students know ahead of time to wear the appropriate clothing and shoes

15. Dissection? (Biology only)
Yes, we may be dissecting this yearr!
I instruct students that they don’t have to actually touch the organism, but I do ask that they take part in the dissection.
Dissection is important tool in learning the inner workings of the human body.
Most college science courses require dissection. It is a good idea to be exposed to dissection before college.