to Ms. Henriksen’s Biology class!! Welcome! to Ms. Henriksen’s Biology class!!

Who am I NAME GOAL FOR THE YEAR WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY OR DO IN THE FUTURE ANY OTHER RANDOM FACTS OR THINGS I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU ;-) HAVE FUN! HOW DO YOU THINK YOU LEARN BEST? **Your email address Name of parent(s) or guardian Phone number and email of parent/guardian

Who am I Ms. Desiree Henriksen To have students appreciate and understand the science all around them Play volleyball and enjoy all sports, hiking, outdoor activities, baking, and playing with my dog, Indy Biochemistry . . . I am from Wyoming

Who am I Ms. Megan McKinley, UVa Student Teacher Year-Goal: -Spread biology knowledge and get students excited about science! -Get to know you and learn from you For Fun: Swim, waterski/tube, read, walk/hike with friends, play board games, hang out with my two sisters and niece Other Facts: Biology Major, swam in college Hometown: Crozet, Va

What is Biology The study of life It is a SCIENCE class What do you observe?

1st Rules! Never!!! Eat anything in the lab unless directed to by the teacher. Do not try lab experiments at home unless told to by the teacher.

Warm up and Participation Points You will get points most days for warm up: completed and turned in participation and behavior You will lose points for Talking Arguing or refusal to follow directions Not being in your own seat Any other behavior problems

Weighted Grades Homework, warm-ups and notebooks 20% Labs and activities 30% Exams, quizzes, and projects 40% Participation 10%

Why so many rules I want to have everyone on the same page so that you know my expectation We need to waste less class time with silly behavior problems.

Absences My part: Your part: Absent work in your folders and hanging up Your part: Get your folder when you return and collect work from it. Fill in the date the new work is due in the due date column. At the end of class bring the folder to me to approve the date and ask questions Turn in all missing work from the day you were absent. Make sure you return the folder to me!! Turn in your work when it is due

Personal Grooming Do this outside of class Why?? No lotion No sprays No make-up No hair brushes Why?? This is a distraction to me, you, and other classmates The smells are overwhelming!!

Arguing Do what I ask you to do – discuss it after class if you think that I am wrong. DON’T LIE!!!! Why? Arguing takes class time I am willing to discuss any rules or consequences but not during class time when it affects other students as well.

During Class No reading of other books No doing other work (for this class or others) No putting you head down Why? You can only learn by participating and being engaged. It is a lot easier to ask questions in class when we cover the material. You will be able to follow directions!

End of class No lining up at the doors No leaving class before the bell You can move seats and hang out with friends when we are done for the day. You can listen to music when we are done for the day. Ask if you want to make sure that it is okay! No phones!

RESPECT Most Important I have a lot of respect for all of you and truly want you to do well in this class. My #1 rule and one that can really summarize all the other we have discussed is RESPECT! If we respect each other there should not be any problems!

Your turn! What you expect from me (the teacher) What you expect from yourself Your turn! What you expect from your classmates Initial thoughts, ideas, suggestions to share. Random box

To Do Check out text book Write name on folder

Homework Bring back your signed safety contract!!! You cannot do a lab until this is returned It is worth 10 homework points I want to brag to all the other science classes that my students ALL brought there contracts in first!!