Honors Biology Ms. Laura Leyda (626) 573-2453 x2203 Leyda_l@sgusd.k12.ca.us Website: www.msleyda.com (626) 573-2453 x2203

Book – Prentice Hall Biology Honors Biology Book – Prentice Hall Biology

Honors Biology Grading Scale 45% - Unit Tests, benchmarks, quizzes 20% - Labs/Projects 15% - Semester Final 10% - Notes, classwork, participation 10% - Homework

Online Grading Will be able to login to see student grades and missing assignments for Science If you want to know how your child is doing, please check here first If you haven’t signed up, stop by the student center and they have a “live” sign-in

Honors Biology Science Notebook/Packet It includes: All students keep papers organized for every unit Inventory Sheet It includes: -Cornell Notes & Homework -All Classwork & Labs -Syllabus & Lab Safety Rules -Corrected Quizzes Be Sure NOT to lose it!!!

Honors Biology Endangered Species Project Projects Examples: Endangered Species Project Human Impacts on the Environment Genetic bioethics Physiology Case Studies Cell, DNA, and organ models

Topics - Semester 1 Ecology

Topics - Semester 1 Chemistry of Life

Topics - Semester 1 Cell Biology

Topics - Semester 2 DNA

Topics - Semester 2 Genetics

Topics - Semester 2 Biotechnology

Topics - Semester 2 Natural Selection

Topics - Semester 2 Physiology

What can you do at home? Ask about what they learned in class If they have to explain it to someone that can tell if they know it or not Keep in contact with your child Look at Science Notebook Help keep them organized Encourage them to be the best that THEY can be, try not to compare them to other students

Resources for extra help Read textbook Online educational videos (I have many links on website) AP Biology students tutor every Tues/Thurs 3-4 in Room B208 Find study partners/groups for reviewing I’m here every lunch to help students learn concepts and for them to figure out skills to help them learn on their own

If you have a concern about their grade PLEASE talk to your child often they know why they got the grade the received and what they can do improve Have your child come talk to me. If they need help, I am happy to be there for them. I want to teach them responsibility Of course you can contact me first if there are extenuating circumstances

Honors Biology Ms. Leyda Leyda_l@sgusd.k12.ca.us www.msleyda.com (626) 573-2453 x2203 Grades, progress, questions, concerns, behavior, anything!