1. Welcome Parents and Guardians! Mrs. Bree Chang Biology SY 2015-2016

2. Honolulu, Hawai’i

3. Experience Graduated from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa BS in Biology MEdT in Secondary Education TA for UH bio lab for 2 sem. High School Physical Science & Biology for 1.5 years Middle School Life Science for 2 years Long term sub for Chinook Middle School in Bellevue Fourth year at Maywood

4. I believe that all students can succeed at anything they put their mind to if they’re willing to put the time and effort into doing it.

5. Textbooks & Supplies Textbooks –Online and hardcopy Supplies –Science Journal –Pencil and Pens –Scotch Tape –Highlighters –Color Pencils (12) –USB drive & Calculator highly recommended

6. Daily Expectations Write HW into Planner daily Interactive Notebook –Used Daily!

7. Biology Curriculum Ecology Cells Genetics Evolution Classification & Diversity

8. EOC Testing Window is around the last month of school Covers all material except Biotechnology Required for graduation Retakes available in HS

9. What to Expect A LOT more vocabulary Extensive Processes Daily HW – practice worksheets Daily use of Textbook & related resources Fewer Labs –Not cookbook style –Multiple days –Inquiry based, student created

10. Late Work & Grades Grades are heavily weighted on assessments (tests & projects) 10% Deduction if one day late 25% Deduction if work turned in 2-5 school days late. No Late Work once the unit is over or after one week.

11. Absences Call the office by 8am Check class site for HW or request from the office for pick-up Turn-in time = days absent If absent for more than 3 days, talk with Teacher for deadlines

12. What You Can Do Encourage Students to: –Be on time with necessary supplies –Start assessments early to get teacher feedback before it’s due –Always ask questions –Look at exemplars whenever available –Review notes nightly –Take advantage of after school tutoring –Use online resources for extra practice

13. What You Can Do Check the class website: www.maywood.issaquah.wednet.edu –Student & Parent Survey –Check regularly –Study and testing tips Check Grades Online: –Check regularly –Sign-up for family access emails –Email teacher w/any questions

14. Requesting Help After School Tutoring –Thursdays 2:10 – 3:10 –Plan ahead for rides home if needed Tutoring by Appointment –24 hour advance notice appreciated if a student is unable to come on Thursday.

15. For the Exceeding Kids Request additional practice –Advanced problems or assignments Read Ahead –Keep at least one chapter ahead of the class –List questions you may have in advance Outside Resources –Use the internet or library to expand your knowledge beyond the required curriculum

16. Contact Information Bree Chang changb@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6985

17. Fundraiser Reminder Turn-in Dates: –September 14 –September 21 –September 28