1. Welcome to the Freshman Center!
Mrs. Tolentino (your schedule says Chavez-Tolentino)
PreAP
E 10
Come in, grab a seat
Remind 101:
~With a Smartphone in web
browser, type:
rmd.at/tole117
~No Smartphone, text:
@tole17 to 81010
Plan Hour: 9:22 – 10:09 (3rd)
Website:
Phone: ext

2. Common questions This class is the ADVANCED biology??
YES!!! Please make sure you are aware that we cover more topics and go more in depth and faster than the Bio 1 classes…it’s advanced for a reason!
Is this class weighted?
Yes!! At the end of the year you get 1 honor point for an A or B.
Can I handle taking this class and other advanced classes?
Yes, but you must manage your time well, as you will have guaranteed homework from these classes!
I don’t plan on going into biology should I still take this class?
YES!!! (see next slide!!)

3. Why take PreAP Bio? Any Science/medical-related field!
UCM tuition is about $213/credit hour
Bio 1 is 4 credits hours
That saves over $800 of college tuition!!!
UMKC $371/credit hour
Bio 1 is 3 credit hours
Saves over $1,000 of college tuition
MU $756/credit hour
Saves over $2,200 of college tuition
Invest the time NOW to save money later!!!

4. What will PreAP Bio be like?
Expectation #1  take ownership of your class! In my class I expect you to work hard and come to class prepared! That means you have homework EVERY night!!!
Study skills
Expectation #2  Think critically and logically!!!! That includes more than just science!!!
You should walk out of my class with more Science knowledge, but also as a better thinker!
Expectation #3 If you are stuck on a topic, ASK FOR HELP!!!!
Study groups
ME!!!...AFTER YOU have tried your best and exhausted your resources

5. Units of study textbook my.hrw.com Intro to Biology/Biochemistry
Molecular Genetics
Cell Cycle & Division
Heredity
Evolution and Classification
Cell Energetics
Ecology & Human Impact
Animal Anatomy
textbook
my.hrw.com

6. supplies needed REQUIRED RECOMMENDED Notebook Computer Colored pencils
Folder or section in binder for handouts/graded work
Writing utensil
Checking pen
Student Planner
RECOMMENDED
Computer
Colored pencils
Ear buds or headphones
Personal pack of tissues

7. Availability for extra Help
Collaboration!
7:57-8:25
You MUST sign up and I MUST sign your planner, in order to come see me!
After school
Arrangements can be made for after school – please let me know ahead of time so I can inform my daycare when I’ll be there to pick up my kiddos.

8. Grading 60%= Assessments (Tests and Quizzes)
20%= Lab/Project/Gizmo/Class Activities
10%= Assignments
10%= Semester Final or End of Course Exam

9. Late work policy
It is YOUR responsibility to gather late/missing work!!! (See Homework hub & PreAP calendar)
Missing work is accepted up for reduced credit until that unit of study’s test.

10. AbSences Check calendar in classroom, Office 365, and/or homework hub
Handouts located in Homework hub or in One Note.
*amount of days missed=amount of time to complete the assignment
*Tests and labs made up within 1 week.

11. Classroom expectations
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Positive
Be Prepared
Be kind!!
Cell Phone Policy
Turned off or silenced and in the backpack at the start of class

12. Side Notes Technology Supplies School Website Remind 101
Internet Access (Library or FC Library)
Bring your own Device
Windows 365/Google Drive
Supplies
3 ring binder (1 &1/2 inch)
Lined paper (loose-leafed)
Binder tab dividers
Simple calculator
Pens/pencils