1. Welcome Pre-Aice Biology & Aice Biology
Dr. Fuchs
drfuchs.weebly.com

2. Donations- greatly appreciated
Our classroom is always in need of:
copy paper
paper towels
hand sanitizer
soap
tissues
If students have the supplies below then we do not need any extras
Rulers
Staplers or tape
colored pencils
Markers
scissors

3. Communication
Education is a partnership between home and school, and parent involvement is certainly valued. Should you wish to contact me for any reason, the easiest and most effective way to do so is via . If you wish to personally discuss any issue or concern regarding your child I am always available to schedule a conference. Please call guidance to arrange this.

4. Classroom Rules & Procedures
READY- be on time with all materials ready to learn
Follow directions immediately and exactly
RESPONSIBLITY- take responsibility for your education and for your own actions
RESPECT- respect the people and things around you at all times
Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
No foul language
No eating or drinking liquids other than H2O
Palm Beach County School District Policies and Rules must be followed at all times
The students must adhere to RPBH dress code

5. General Rules for all your classes
I will always do my best.
I will positively participate in all classroom activities.
I will stay on task without disturbing or distracting others.
I will not use ‘put downs’ or harass others.
I will respect other people’s differences and opinions.
I will raise my hand to speak.
I will enter and exit the room quietly.
I will complete all assignments on time.
I will actively listen when the teacher is speaking.

6. Academic Expectations
Each student is expected to give me their optimum attempt to complete assignments within the assigned time period. Students are also expected to participate in every class.

7. A Successful Student Arrives on time Is prepared
Hands in homework assignments, labs, projects, and reports on time.
Schedules make up work when absent.
Does not miss an excessive number of class periods.
Keeps track of their grade.
Labels all work with name, date and title.
Reads lecture notes and keeps them in an organized notebook.
Reads all chapters from textbook .
Reviews all chapters and notes each day.
Asks questions in class.
Pays attention in class.
Follows all instructions for projects and papers.

8. Tutoring
The National Honor Society provides tutoring for all subjects on Thursday from 3 – 4 p.m. in the Media Center. Students MUST be there by 3 p.m. or the tutors may leave to go home.
I tutor by appointment for the time being
 Science Help: FCAT EXPLORER FOR Pre- Aice Biology, ted talks, crash course,Bozeman Biology
Bozeman Biology, Khan Academy, Crash course, various videos on AICE material

9. EXAMS Pre-AICE has an EOC worth 30% of their grade.
To earn a scholar diploma they must pass the EOC- see guidance for all EOC information on scholar diploma
AICE BIOLOGY- AICE TEST IN MAY
There are three parts
1. multiple choice
2. written
3. lab

10. INB- interactive notebooks for Pre-Aice
Information is most useful when it is organized(Science for All Americans,1990)
We will be using an interactive notebook this year.
Physically organizing class materials will increase your success in my class
Notebooks will be graded- they are valuable organizational and learning tools. It is a school requirement and 10% of your grade

11. Homework and Classwork
All work should be labeled with name, date, class period and a title
I prefer name, date and period to be in the right hand corner
Students are to check my website and ed-line regularly
drfuchs.weebly.com

12. Grades for Pre-Aice and Aice
Exams/Tests/quizzes 50%
Classwork and labs 20%
Homework 20%
Binder/INB 10%

13. Teacher Instruction Procedure
During teacher instruction I expect students to be quiet and raise their hand to ask and answer questions
I do not like to see heads on the table, if they are not feeling well I am happy to write them a pass to the nurse
During lab and other assignments I gladly encourage the students to interact with each other quietly
If the restroom is needed they are to fill out the bathroom pass without major interruption to the class

14. Student Procedures
The students should enter my classroom quietly ( hall door)
Place homework in the appropriate bin
They should look at my front whiteboard and the screen for instructions, assignments and homework
Students are expected to use their notes and textbook to help them find answers
Students should be checking Ed-line for grades and drfuchs.weebly.com for information and assignments, reminders
If they are have a TLE to be signed they are to sign TLE book and leave it in the book for me to sign in the book and check at end of class

15. Rewards and Consequences
Frequent Verbal praise public and private
Smiles
Notes on turned in work
Special privileges: running errands, honor roll, knowing you did your WILDCAT best
General reminder
Specific Verbal warning
Speaking with coach or AP
Call home
Teacher detention
Referral
If a student displays behavior that is more severe in nature, the preceding steps will be bypassed and the AP’s will be called immediately.

16. Absent
If absent the student is to look on my website and the bin that is labeled absent information, if unsure or confused they are to ask me for help
They have 2 days to complete missed assignments
Make up tests and quizzes should be done within 1 week. They are to do this after school by appointment.

17. Thank You
Thank you for coming to open house. It truly is my pleasure to meet you. I look forward to a great school year.

18. Wildcat Best TrustWorthiness PosItive Attitude Loyalty
           AcaDemic Excellence
CommuniCation
   AccountAblity
       HonesTy
  ResponsiBility
           PridE
     School Spirit
     RespecT