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

2. Experience~ M.Ed~ Biology for Secondary Education Working on 2 nd Masters (M.A. in Educational Leadership & Principal Certification) Supervisory Certificate B.S.~ Biology, Marine Science 15+ years teaching Biology at secondary level 4+ years teaching Zoology for Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth program 2 APSI + 2 AP conferences

3. AP Preparation:

4. Prerequisite Teacher recommendation: AP Biology is designed for juniors and seniors who have met the pre-requisite requirements of earning an 80% or higher in Honors Biology & Honor Chemistry course OR 90% or higher in previous CP Biology & CP Chemistry courses.

5. Course Description According to College Board, “AP Biology is an introductory college- level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes —energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.”

6. This Class: Will be taught at the college level and will be fast-paced, rigorous and challenging. This is a good thing Will require a lot of independent study, effort and practice. High school College

7. Keep in mind: This course is equivalent to: 2 semesters of college biology This translates into 3 hrs. of lecture X 15 weeks= 45 lecture hours per semester + 3 hrs. of lab per week X 15 weeks= 45 lab hours per semester. This is 90 hours of bio per semester, thus 180 hours of college level biology!

8. The “perks”: Dual-enrollment- 3 community college credits to transfer into a 4 year college Extra 1.0 added to GPA (PLUS, an extra 1.2 if earning a 97% or higher ) High school College

9. GREAT NEWS!! The national average of those who passed the 2014 AP Biology Exam last May was 64.2%. At WHRHS, our passing rate was 67%. Way to Go, Blue Streaks!!!

10. Help Needed?? A partnership You can help your son/daughter to be successful in AP Biology by: Helping him/her to stay caught up with assignments (due dates posted on my webpage) Encouraging good study habits & organizational skills Encouraging him/her to come to me with questions, problems, or concerns.

11. Help Needed?? A partnership 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 Barron’s/The Princeton Review/Kaplan prep books Bozeman Videos, Crash Course, Kahn Academy

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

13. Go to www.warrenhills.org

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