1. Welcome to IB Biology with Ms. Poole
Welcome to IB Biology with Ms. Poole! Get the papers from the front table and have a seat

2. The Name Game
Get up from your seat and find someone else in the room (ideally someone you don’t know). Tell them your name and give them an explanation about where you name came from
Where you named after a family member? Celebrity? A location?
Do you like your name?
If not, what would you rather be called?
If so, why do you like it?

3. Introductions
Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in biology and minor in chemistry
I just finished my masters degree in microbiology from the University of Florida
I taught the last 4 years in Washington, D.C
I enjoy cooking, college basketball, and reading
I also really love teaching!

4. A good teacher is …….

5. Teacher Expectations I will respect the effort you put into each class
I will understand the pressure and stress you feel outside and inside of school
I will work hard to make fun and engaging lessons
I will give you feedback on your work in a timely manner
I will smile and have fun! 

6. A bad teacher is ….

7. Classroom Expectations
1. Keep a positive attitude towards the content, each other, and the teacher
2. Be prepared and on time by being in your seat by the time the bell rings
3. Respect our space by keeping food and drink out of the classroom
4. Keep all electronic devices (cell phones) and headphones/earbuds in your bag and out of sight

8. Interventions and Rewards
1st offense: Warning and Student- Teacher Conference
2nd offense: Parent Call
3rd offense: Detention and Parent- Teacher Conference
>3rd offense: Referral
Rewards: good call home, food, homework pass, movies, outside activities, field trips

9. My Classroom Philosophy
RESPECT!
I respect each of you for all that you do every day and I expect respect from you for what I do
I also expect that you respect each other

10. Entering Class
As you enter class you will pick up all necessary papers on the front table
You will then turn in any assignments to the box at the front of the classroom.
If it isn’t turn in to the box the first minute of class it is marked late
Next, begin working on your warm-up even if it is before the bell has rung

11. During Class
Keep a positive attitude towards your learning and your classmates
Bring your best to all activities!
ASK QUESTIONS!
There will be no use of electronic devices during class.
I see it ….
Once- I hold on to your device until the end of class
Twice- I hold on to your device and notify your parents
More than twice- I arrange with your parents for you to check your phone in and out of my classroom
No one is allowed out of class the first or last 10 minutes of class.
Bathroom breaks kept to a minimum
Only one student out of the room at a time

12. Biology Binders 2 or 3-inch 3-ring binder 3 dividers:
Notes
Activities
Graded Work
You will need paper in the binder each day
Have supplies by Friday (if possible, if not-see me)
If you have a better method, talk to me!

13. Tardiness
You are considered tardy if you are not across the threshold of the door by the time the bell stops ringing.
The door will lock, and you will be sent to lock-out
Students that are tardy will not receive credit for that day’s warm up

14. Absence from Class
Classwork from the week can be found in the folders at the front of the room
Classwork and homework will also be posted on the class website (mspoolebiology.com)
I will accept ed assignments 
It is your responsibility to make up your assignments and see me with any questions

15. Missing Work Excused absence: 5 days to turn in work
Unexcused absence: Individual decision
Present on day it was due: Individual decision, points deducted
No late work will be accepted after a unit exam has been taken

16. Grading System Formal: 70% Informal: 30%
Tests, papers, projects
Minimum of 4
Informal: 30%
Classwork, warm-ups, quizzes, group work, participation
You will be told what type of grade each assignment is

17. PowerSchool
Grades will be updated every 10 working days

18. Class Website: www.mspoolebiology.com

19. Where can I get help? Tuesdays after school from 2:30-3:30
Any other time- just let me know you are coming
Or me anytime!

20. Communication Class Website: www.mspoolebiology.com Remind 101
AP bio: text with the
IB Bio: text with the
Hon Bio: text with the

21. Internal Assessment Progress update?
me with
Your research question
A paragraph explaining your current status (whats next, what materials do you need, how can I help)
Any questions you have
Next class I will give you an outline with updated dates and guidance for the IA (part 2-6) based on where the class is

22. Summer Assignment- Human Body Book
Class inventory
Tentative due date: 9/6
Thoughts?

23. Unit 1 Plan This is how I organize each unit
You can expect the dates and topics to stay the same, but the assignment may change a bit depending on what the class needs
The homework board and website will be the most up to date for home

24. IB topics for this year Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis Ecology
Evolution
Human Physiology
Neurobiology

25. Dream Boards!
In your group, you will create a poster that summarizes your prior knowledge about a topic, what questions you have about the topic, and things you would like to know more about
It should include pictures, diagrams, quotes.. Really anything you think relates to that topic
Topics:
Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Ecology
Evolution
Human Physiology
Neurobiology