1. Ms. Kozick Email: kozickm@svusd.orgkozickm@svusd.org Phone: (949) 837-7722 www.svusd.org

2. Class Basics  Quizzes  Labs  Classwork/Notebook  Projects  Tests  Extra Credit

3. Close Reading  Literacy component of common core  Cite textual evidence  Reading strategies for extracting the most from text

4. The Class Website Check my website frequently It will keep you updated on homework, assignments, upcoming tests, required materials, class policies, grading scale, and other important events

5. How to Access the Website  Go to www.svusd.org www.svusd.org  Staff webpages  Type in “Kozick” in the search bar  Or …  Family Portal

6. Cornell Notes  What are the six steps of the Cornell system? 1.Record notes in the main column (right side of paper). 2.Within 8 hours, read over notes to fill in gaps and to make notes more legible. 3.Identify main ideas and write your questions in the left-hand column. 4.Cover the main column; use your recall cues to recite the information recorded in your notes, and then verify. 5.Write a summary at the bottom of the page. 6.Review your notes regularly. Short, fast, frequent reviews produce better understanding and recall.

8. SYLLABUS FALL SEMESTER, BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 1.SCIENTIFIC METHOD 2.ECOLOGY 3.BIOCHEMISTRY 4.CELLS 5.PHOTOSYNTHESIS 6.CELLULAR RESPIRATION 7.CELLULAR DIVISION

9. SYLLABUS 1.DNA, RNA, PROTEIN SYNTHESIS 2.GENETICS 3.HUMAN GENOME 4.GENETIC ENGINEERING: BIOTECHNOLOGY 5.BACTERIA, VIRUSES 6.IMMUNE SYSTEM, DISEASES 7.NERVOUS SYSTEM SPRING SEMESTER,

10. How to Ensure Student Success  Ask them about what they’re learning  Quiz your student  Encourage them to review their notes, use review apps or programs (quizlet), flashcards, etc  Check for homework and missed assignments  Email whenever you have questions or concerns

11. Grades  Grades will be posted online about every 2 weeks. This is a great way to track your student’s progress.  Check online regularly  Yes, I accept late work within the unit timeframe.

12.  I appreciate support from parents!  Feel free to visit anytime.  Donations of school supplies are never turned down  Questions?