1. Honors Biology Honors Biology Mrs. Okladek/Miss Greco

2. Experience~ M.Ed- Biology for Secondary Education B.S.- Biology, Marine Science M.A. – Educational Leadership (working on-only 15 credits to go ) & Principal Certification Supervisory Certificate 15+ years teaching Biology at secondary level 4+ years teaching Zoology for Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth program

3. Course Prerequisite Teacher recommendation: To enter this course a student should have earned a grade of 90% or better in ALL previous science courses (7 th, 8 th,& Environmental Science (if sophomore).

4. Course Description Honors Biology is also known as “pre- AP Biology”, as it is the precursor to a college level biology course/AP Biology course. According to the College Board, Pre- AP Biology is based on the premise that “All students can perform well at rigorous academic levels.”

5. Course Description Honors Biology is an extended time course to accommodate the lab requirements.

6. This Class: IS: One step below an AP (advanced placement) course. Students typically take AP classes their junior & senior year, which counts as a college class (dual enrollment). Challenging & rigorous… Students MUST learn study skills & be organized in order to do well in a conceptual science such as Biology. IS NOT A continuation of Middle School science. Middle school College

7. Parent Letter, Course Syllabus and lab safety… THANK YOU for signing off that you have read and understand the course policies, expectations, and procedures!

8. Helpful Info: Go to www.warrenhills.org

9. You can help your son/daughter to be successful in Honors Biology by: Helping him/her to stay caught up with due dates/preparing preparing for tests/quizzes Encouraging good study habits and organizational skills at home Encouraging him/her to come to me with questions, problems, or concerns.

10. I will be available: during non-lab lunch periods before/after school, with prior notice Biology tutors will be available in the library every Tuesday and Thursday, afterschool, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Peer study groups

11. Contact Information okladekj@warrenhills.org Call school Call school 908-689-3050 908-689-3050 Ext: 3534Ext: 3534