Expectations
Finish this sentence: Respect the ____, the ____ ____, and ____.
Respect the teacher, the other students, and yourself.
What is biology?
The scientific study of life.
What is the minimum grade needed to pass the class?
70% C
Name the 5 student personal growth goals I have for you all.
1. Independence
2. Resilience
3. Critical Thinking
4. Metacognitive Skills
5. Growth Mindset
What class supplies do you need to bring to class every day?
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Folder, MacBook, and a Highlighter
You're not understanding what is going on in class, what should you do?
Ask a classmate or the teacher for assistance
Do your own research and study.
How many units of biology will we have?
16
Where can you check your grades?
Focus (Officially) and Canvas
What is metacognition?
Thinking about the way you think.
What should you do with your phone when you walk into the room?
Put it on silent and then put into your number pocket hanging on the wall.
Why should you bring your notebook to class every day?
1. To be able to take notes and solve problems in class.
2. To study and use notes to solve problems.
3. To get a grade for the notebook check.
On top of learning biology, in the class you are also learning how to think and ask questions like a ________.
scientist
What 5 categories make up your grade? How much weight does each category have?
Class Engagement - 20%
Class Assignments - 20%
Lab Activities - 10%
Notebook Checks - 10%
Assessments - 40%
Every one in your group must say their class goal out loud.
Every one in your group must say their class goal out loud.
What 3 things do you always do as you walk into class?
1. Put phone in phone pocket.
2. Sit down and take out supplies.
3. Do the warm-up on the board.
Give me at least 2 things you should do if you miss class?
Give documentation to the front office, notify your teacher(s), and figure out then make up missing work.
Where will you be able to find the unit lessons and activities?
Ms. Ibe's Honors Biology Honors Canvas Course
What things are considered for your "Class Engagement" grade?
Class Participation, Collaboration, and Appropriate Classroom Etiquette and Behavior
What standardized assessments do you need to take in the class and what minimum score are we all aiming for to sure we're on the 9th grade level?
STAAR and MAP
Meets Grade Level
When I am asked to explain my answer or support an idea, what method should I use to do this?
CER (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning)
I need at least one complete sentence for each part of CER.
What are 3 things that you are NOT allowed to do in our classroom?
1. Bring food or eat.
2. Use cell phone without permission.
3. Use foul language or talk over classmates.
Tell me at least 3 things that we're going to learn about this school year.
Could be anything listed under the "biology course topics" on the syllabus.
What is the late work policy?
Work can be turned in up to 1 week late for late points. Each day that the assignment is late, 5 points is deducted from your total. After 1 week, late work will not be accepted.
What are examples of metacognitive skills?
Goal Setting, Self-Monitoring, Reflection, Planning Skills, Organizational Skills, Questioning, Prioritizing Tasks, Adaptability, Time Management, Emotional and Mental Regulation, Applying Knowledge
What type of notes do we take in this class? What are the 5 main parts that you'll be graded on?
Cornell Notes: Title/Date, Objectives, Notes, Main Ideas, and Summary