1. Ms. Schaffner Wauseon High School 2013-2014

2. About Me I was born in Wauseon and graduated from Wauseon High School I graduated from Trine University in May 2013 I enjoy art, watching and playing sports, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends I’m a HUGE Ohio State fan…Go Bucks! =)

3. Standards/Standardized Tests The curriculum this year will be based on the Indiana Department of Education’s standards for Biology I. These can be found on the DOE website (www.doe.in.gov).www.doe.in.gov Beginning next school year, sophomores will have to pass the Biology ECA in order to graduate. Next year, I will be aligning my curriculum to prepare students for this. This year, the curriculum will be in transition to reach that point.

4. Rules Respect others, including me, other students, and other teachers/staff members No profanity No sexual comments No put-downs or rude comments Listen when someone is speaking Respect the classroom, equipment, and materials Books, lab equipment, desks, computers

5. Consequences First time – warning Second time – talk with me outside class Third time – detention and parents notified Fourth time – Saturday school

6. Bullying Bullying will NOT be tolerated in my classroom. This includes the following: Causing physical harm to another student. Name-calling or putting another student down in any way. If I see or hear about any cyber-bullying, I am required to report it and WILL DO SO.

7. Grading 90-100%A 80-89%B 70-79%C 60-69%D ≤ 59%F Based on points earned for assignments, quizzes, tests, labs, projects, and papers

8. Technology Security Whenever technology is used in this class, I WILL be monitoring the students’ activity on that technology. Students who choose to use technology for purposes other than what they are to be working on in class will lose technology privileges.

9. Assistance for School Supplies I want every student in my classes to succeed, and school supplies are necessary for this. I know school supplies and textbooks are expensive, and I do not ever want a student to be lacking these things because of financial issues. If assistance is needed to pay for school supplies, please contact me.

10. Students are expected to… Be on time Submit work on time Come to class ready to participate Bring all materials to class Pencils/pens, notebook, binder/folder Books – when told to have them Always do their best “I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

11. I will… Make time to help students outside of class Trust students until they give me a reason to do otherwise Respect students Grade and return assignments, tests, and other work in a timely manner Work together with students to achieve our goals Do everything I can to make this class fun Create opportunities for high-ability learners to be challenged I believe… Every student can learn Every student can succeed It is my responsibility to help every student succeed

12. Parents can help by… Assisting students with homework, projects, papers NOT COMPLETING THESE FOR STUDENTS Attending parent-teacher conferences Fall and spring More information about dates will be given Chaperoning field trips Pokagon State Park and Imagination Station More information about dates will be given

13. Contact Me At the school between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Phone: 419-335-5756 On my personal phone between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Phone: 419-822-1761 By e-mail at any time okschaffner@my.trine.edu I look forward to starting the year and teaching all of my students to love (yes, LOVE) biology!