1. Jennifer Marrero 8-10th Grade Biology
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
– Nelson Mandela

2. Contact
Please allow 48 hours for a response.
Phone: (954) Ext 301
Please don’t hesitate to contact me!

3. Who is Ms. Marrero??? Classes taught this year: Gifted Endorsed
Biology (Middle & High)
Dance (Middle)
Principles of Biomedical Science (Pre-Med Track High)
Gifted Endorsed
High School Teacher of the Year
Key Club Sponsor
JV Pantherette Coach
Bachelors Degree in Biology and Business Administration
Currently finishing my Masters at UF for Forensic Science (Graduating in May)

4. Objective
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study concepts of biology with an in-depth preparation for the End of Course (EOC) Exam in May.
Content
Will include (but not limited to) the following:
Nature of Science – Measurements –Theories – Laws – Nature of Science – Earth and Space – Cells and Heredity – DNA – Human Body – Diversity of Living Things – Ecology

5. Ms. Marrero’s Website www.somersetacademy.com
Search box type “Marrero”
Click on the first link
Sign up for homework notifications/updates
Tutorials available
Information you’ll find:
Syllabus
Important updates
Testing dates (when available)
Invention Convention Info
Homework notifications

6. Invention Convention
Students are creating something new in a group of 2-3 students
Due dates are on Marrero’s webpage
Break down of due dates to help keep the students actively working on the assignment and not putting it off until the last minute.
They need a trifold board for Presentation day
Presentation day: December 1st from 8-2pm
8-9am Set up
9-1pm Presentations/Judging
12-1pm Clean up
PLEASE!!!! Let your child complete this with their peers. DO NOT do the project for them.

7. Pinnacle (Gradebook)
Parents can access their child's grades by following these steps:
1. Go to
2. The user name is the student's ID (This is not the student’s social security number)  Please check your child's schedule to find out the correct Student ID number.
3. The Pin Code is the child's date of birth – this will be typed as year, month, and day (four digits for year, two digits for month, and two digits for day) – no spaces, slashes, dashes, or commas) – for example, if the student’s birthday is February 5, 1992, it would be typed in as
4. Choose the correct school from the School drop down menu: Somerset Academy Middle, Somerset Academy High, or Somerset Academy Arts Conservatory.

8. Consequences Consequence #1 – Verbal warning
Consequence #2 – Call to Parent/Guardian
Consequence #3 – 1 hour Detention
Consequence # 4 – Conference with Parent/Guardian
Consequences # 5 – Referral to Administration

9. Textbooks
Students have access to the online book by logging into:
Each student will be given a unique username: Ex. JeMarrero18
All students will use the password: Marrero1
If it doesn’t work then me.
Should a student not have the ability to access the information at home then they may receive it from Ms. Marrero in the form of a paper copy.

10. Access to Pearson Online
If a student completes any assignments late they may turn it in for a late grade
11 points deducted per day it is late
Assignment will not be collected after five days
Certain assignments can not be made up (Ex. Lab); thus, a similar, but different assignment will be required to complete and turned in for a grade.

11. Grading Exams 50% Quizzes 30% Projects 10% Class work 5% Homework 5%
A Superior
B+ Outstanding
B Commendable
C+ Above average progress
C Average progress
D+ Below average progress
D Lowest acceptable progress
F Failure
I Incomplete
Exams 50% Quizzes 30% Projects 10% Class work 5% Homework 5%
ALL students have the opportunity to earn an “A” in my class

12. Supply List Required Binder (1”-1.5”)
Writing utensil (blue/black pens)
Paper
Recommended
Highlighter
Sticky notes
Calculator
Coloring pencils
***Please make sure that your child has enough supplies for the entire year. Typically they have supplies in August and by December the students run out of paper and pens.

13. $35 lab fee - online payment
You may pay in cash to Ms. Marrero before or after school (exact amount only).
This payment gives the students access to the online resources including textbook and activities (online self quizzes and virtual labs). It also pays for the supplies needed for labs and the equipment including chemicals, beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated cylinders, test tubes, rind stands, Bunsen burners, gloves, aprons, goggles, cleaning supplies, etc.

14. Wish List ANY QUESTIONS? Electric pencil sharpener Paper towels
Clorox/Lysol wipes
Hand sanitizer
Sheet Protectors
Standard staples
Kleenex
ANY QUESTIONS?

15. Thank you!