1. Biotechnology Period 5 Miss Perez

2. About me… ► A Ventura local ► UCSD—biology major/teaching minor ► CSUCI—teaching credential ► CSUN—master’s degree in education leadership ► Interests—volleyball, beach, snowboarding, running

3. My goals ► Establish proper skills and procedures ► Teach why as well as how ► Organization ► College Level Rigor and Maturity

4. Class Expectations ► Everyone has the right to learn and no person should inhibit the learning or teaching process. ► Be respectful at all times, including respecting personal space and personal property. Be kind to others and treat everybody with dignity. ► Cell phones or pagers that ring will be confiscated. Music players may be listened to only when permission is granted. ► Food, drink and gum must be disposed of before entering the classroom (water is fine). ► Use only positive language in the classroom.

5. Suggested Supplies ► Lab Notebook (1 was provided) ► Calendar/Agenda ► Pencils, pens (blue and black ink), highlighters, erasers and storage pouch ► Space in binder for handouts ► $100 lab donation

6. Grading System Assignments (50%) ► ► Lab Notebook/Write-ups: Each lab will be recorded in the student’s lab notebook. ► ► Written/Oral Projects: Students will be asked to present on various topics through out the course. Assignments details will be given out for each presentation required. ► ► Lab Service: Students will be required to assist with lab duties as assigned. ► ► Reading Assignments: Students will be required to read assigned text and complete outlines of each chapter. Exams (50%) ► ► Quizzes/Tests: Each day that a new lab will begin, students will be quizzed on the basic principles covered during that lab. Questions may be asked of previous labs as a means of reviewing. Tests on lab skills and concepts will also be given.

7. How you can help ► Check your student’s assignments on Zangle weekly ► Check http://www.foothilltech.org/dperez/ for biotechnology assignments ► Provide a quiet environment for your student to complete their homework ► Host an biotech. study group ► Wish List

8. Academy Information ► Website: http://foothilltech.org/dperez/bioscience/ind ex.html http://foothilltech.org/dperez/bioscience/ind ex.html http://foothilltech.org/dperez/bioscience/ind ex.html ► Calendar is on website ► Important Dates Friday, October 7th 4-7pm: Bioscience Olympics Wednesday, April 11th 2012: 6 – 9 pm: BioScience Fiesta: Orientation for parents of Cohort 9 and celebration of accomplishments of Cohort 6! This is a very important event for the entire BioScience Academy. Parents of Cohort 9 need to attend if at all possible!

9. Academy Parent Involvement ► Please sign-up on the sheet circulating for way you could assist with our academy.