1. Honors Biology Ms. Laura Leyda (626) 573-2453 x2203
Website:
(626) x2203

2. Book – Prentice Hall Biology
Honors Biology
Book – Prentice Hall Biology

3. Honors Biology Grading Scale 45% - Unit Tests, benchmarks, quizzes
20% - Labs/Projects
15% - Semester Final
10% - Notes, classwork, participation
10% - Homework

4. Online Grading
Will be able to login to see student grades and missing assignments for Science
If you want to know how your child is doing, please check here first
If you haven’t signed up, stop by the student center and they have a “live” sign-in

5. Honors Biology Science Notebook/Packet It includes:
All students keep papers organized for every unit
Inventory Sheet
It includes:
-Cornell Notes & Homework
-All Classwork & Labs
-Syllabus & Lab Safety Rules
-Corrected Quizzes
Be Sure NOT to lose it!!!

6. Honors Biology Endangered Species Project
Projects
Examples:
Endangered Species Project
Human Impacts on the Environment
Genetic bioethics
Physiology Case Studies
Cell, DNA, and organ models

7. Topics - Semester 1
Ecology

8. Topics - Semester 1
Chemistry of Life

9. Topics - Semester 1
Cell Biology

10. Topics - Semester 2
DNA

11. Topics - Semester 2
Genetics

12. Topics - Semester 2
Biotechnology

13. Topics - Semester 2
Natural Selection

14. Topics - Semester 2
Physiology

15. What can you do at home? Ask about what they learned in class
If they have to explain it to someone that can tell if they know it or not
Keep in contact with your child
Look at Science Notebook
Help keep them organized
Encourage them to be the best that THEY can be, try not to compare them to other students

16. Resources for extra help
Read textbook
Online educational videos (I have many links on website)
AP Biology students tutor every Tues/Thurs 3-4 in Room B208
Find study partners/groups for reviewing
I’m here every lunch to help students learn concepts and for them to figure out skills to help them learn on their own

17. If you have a concern about their grade
PLEASE talk to your child
often they know why they got the grade the received and what they can do improve
Have your child come talk to me. If they need help, I am happy to be there for them.
I want to teach them responsibility
Of course you can contact me first if there are extenuating circumstances

18. Honors Biology Ms. Leyda Leyda_l@sgusd.k12.ca.us www.msleyda.com
(626) x2203
Grades, progress, questions, concerns, behavior, anything!