2. “He’s cool, kinda funny, and has good ways of teaching us Biology.” Intro to Mr.Carr

3. Growing Up….. Grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin Grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin Graduated High school in 2001 Graduated High school in 2001 Have a sister named Marisa Have a sister named Marisa Working class family Working class family

6. Marisa and Chris

8. Marisa, Marques, Mariah

9. My Favorites Music-Hip-Hop/Rap (Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, The Game, Common) Music-Hip-Hop/Rap (Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, The Game, Common) Food-Carnitas and Baby-Back Ribs Food-Carnitas and Baby-Back Ribs Activities-Playing basketball, TKD, and going to concerts Activities-Playing basketball, TKD, and going to concerts TV Shows-The Game, College Basketball/Football, Locked Up Abroad TV Shows-The Game, College Basketball/Football, Locked Up Abroad Books-Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Savage Inequalities Books-Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Savage Inequalities

10. UW-Madison!!! Graduated in May, 2006 Graduated in May, 2006 Secondary Education-Biology Secondary Education-Biology Rec. Sports, Orgs., UW PEOPLE Program Rec. Sports, Orgs., UW PEOPLE Program

15. CSU-Long Beach MA Ed.-Urban Education MA Ed.-Urban Education Graduation Date-5/11 Graduation Date-5/11

16. Teaching Experience Tiger Woods Learning Center (Anaheim) Tiger Woods Learning Center (Anaheim) Centennial HS (Compton) Centennial HS (Compton)

17. Interactions with Students Worked with at-risk students Worked with at-risk students Big brother/guide Big brother/guide Majority of students want to do well Majority of students want to do well Life skills/school like a job Life skills/school like a job Everything I do is for your benefit!!! Everything I do is for your benefit!!!

18. Teaching Philosophy Scientific literacy Scientific literacy Self-Advocates Self-Advocates Critical Consciousness Critical Consciousness Critical Thinkers Critical Thinkers

19. Drop-out Rates in CA 2007-08 African American-34.7% African American-34.7% Asian-8.4% Asian-8.4% Latino-25.5% Latino-25.5% White-12.2% White-12.2% Total-31,165 Total-31,165

20. Your Miseducation Lack of value in your culture Lack of value in your culture Ahistorical approach Ahistorical approach Oppression Oppression Unequal access to resources Unequal access to resources System based on your failure! System based on your failure! CRAHS !! is your path to a better future!!

21. Biology 10-11 Course Syllabus

22. Course Objectives Students will be able to… become socially conscious and community contributors. become socially conscious and community contributors. understand and navigate the Biology content on California Standards tests. understand and navigate the Biology content on California Standards tests. understand the process of science. understand the process of science. develop their scientific literacy skills. develop their scientific literacy skills. develop 21st century learner skills. develop 21st century learner skills. follow and complete lab procedures. follow and complete lab procedures.

23. Technology-New!! Students can have access to any assignments or documents from class by accessing either the school’s website (collegeready11.org) or by accessing my website (https://sites.google.com/site/biologyballe rs/home). CRAHS#11’s website will be where students submit their coursework. Students can have access to any assignments or documents from class by accessing either the school’s website (collegeready11.org) or by accessing my website (https://sites.google.com/site/biologyballe rs/home). CRAHS#11’s website will be where students submit their coursework.https://sites.google.com/site/biologyballe rs/homehttps://sites.google.com/site/biologyballe rs/home

24. Supplies If students are unable supply these materials, we will work out a plan together to get these materials. If students are unable supply these materials, we will work out a plan together to get these materials. Pencils and blue or black pens Pencils and blue or black pens Composition Book Composition Book Highlighter Marker Highlighter Marker Colored pencils Colored pencils

25. Classroom Expectations Students will respect themselves, instructors, peers, and the classroom. Students will respect themselves, instructors, peers, and the classroom. Students will maintain a positive attitude during class. Students will maintain a positive attitude during class. Students will be outstanding citizens inside and outside of the Students will be outstanding citizens inside and outside of the classroom. classroom. Students are to enjoy gum, food, and drink in the appropriate designated areas of the school. Students are to enjoy gum, food, and drink in the appropriate designated areas of the school. Students are to use non-academic electronic devices outside of the school day. Students are to use non-academic electronic devices outside of the school day. Students will follow the conduct codes for technology. Students will follow the conduct codes for technology. Students will set and reach personal goals through being accountable for their actions and choices. Students will set and reach personal goals through being accountable for their actions and choices. Students will be on time and ready to work. Students will be on time and ready to work.

26. Daily Routine-New!!! Daily Routine- Daily Routine- “Do-Now”-(students download from collegeready11.org) “Do-Now”-(students download from collegeready11.org) Review of Biology Digital Agenda Review of Biology Digital Agenda Student lead check for understanding Student lead check for understanding Multiple standards-based activities for the day (direct instruction, laboratory exercises, independent practice, and guided practice). Multiple standards-based activities for the day (direct instruction, laboratory exercises, independent practice, and guided practice). Standards-based Exit Slips Standards-based Exit Slips Students “check-off” completed assignments on their Biology Digital Agenda Students “check-off” completed assignments on their Biology Digital Agenda

27. Coursework- With the exception of the first week of school students will be given independent practice M-F, and also projects which may require additional time. Students will be expected to keep their work in the correct order determined by their teacher. They will also be expected to keep weekly assignment logs With the exception of the first week of school students will be given independent practice M-F, and also projects which may require additional time. Students will be expected to keep their work in the correct order determined by their teacher. They will also be expected to keep weekly assignment logs

28. Grading Grading- Grading- Students will be assessed on their proficiency levels of the different Biology content standards based on a scoring rubric Students will be assessed on their proficiency levels of the different Biology content standards based on a scoring rubric Advanced-Nonproficient Advanced-Nonproficient

29. Passes Students will be given two any purpose passes per quarter. These passes can be used anytime after the first 30 min. of class or before the last 30 min. Passes that are not used will be counted points as extra credit at the end of the quarter each. Students will be given two any purpose passes per quarter. These passes can be used anytime after the first 30 min. of class or before the last 30 min. Passes that are not used will be counted points as extra credit at the end of the quarter each.

30. Attendance and Tardies Coming to class on a regular basis will increase your chances of doing well in class greatly. Consistent tardies and absences will be reflected in students’ life skills grade. Coming to class on a regular basis will increase your chances of doing well in class greatly. Consistent tardies and absences will be reflected in students’ life skills grade.

31. Cell Phones and Electronics Students will not be allowed to use cell phones or electronic devices during class. If these devices are used they will be taken away when they are seen. They will be held for the duration determined by school administration. Students and guardians who do not wish to agree to this policy should make sure that electronic devices are not brought into the class. Students will not be allowed to use cell phones or electronic devices during class. If these devices are used they will be taken away when they are seen. They will be held for the duration determined by school administration. Students and guardians who do not wish to agree to this policy should make sure that electronic devices are not brought into the class.

32. Copying and Cheating Academic integrity is an important part of any course. Students involved in the copying of class work, tests, or quizzes will receive a non-proficient score and suffer the appropriate school policy consequences. Parents and guardians will also be notified of any violations. Academic integrity is an important part of any course. Students involved in the copying of class work, tests, or quizzes will receive a non-proficient score and suffer the appropriate school policy consequences. Parents and guardians will also be notified of any violations.

33. Tagging/Destruction of Property Students who are caught tagging/damaging classroom property will receive 10 hrs of tutoring/classroom service in addition the appropriate school site consequences. These students will also be written up and parents will be notified. Students caught a second time tagging will receive 20 hrs of tutoring/classroom service in addition to school site consequences. Students will have two weeks to complete this time commitment. A third violation of this policy will result in more serious consequences, in accordance with school discipline policy. Students who are caught tagging/damaging classroom property will receive 10 hrs of tutoring/classroom service in addition the appropriate school site consequences. These students will also be written up and parents will be notified. Students caught a second time tagging will receive 20 hrs of tutoring/classroom service in addition to school site consequences. Students will have two weeks to complete this time commitment. A third violation of this policy will result in more serious consequences, in accordance with school discipline policy.

34. Rewards Students who meet and/or exceed expectations will be eligible for and possibly receive: Positive letter/ phone call home Positive letter/ phone call home Other opportunities (field trips) Other opportunities (field trips) Free-bees Free-bees

35. Consequences These are the consequences for not meeting classroom expectations. Major infractions will result in the appropriate school policy consequences. These are the consequences for not meeting classroom expectations. Major infractions will result in the appropriate school policy consequences. Step 1. Verbal warning (reminder of class expectations), One- Step 1. Verbal warning (reminder of class expectations), One- on-one discussion on-one discussion Step 2. Seat change, One-on-one discussion Step 2. Seat change, One-on-one discussion Step 3. Phone call to parent and reflection sheet Step 3. Phone call to parent and reflection sheet Step 4. Detention with teacher Step 4. Detention with teacher Step 5. Referral to administrator Step 5. Referral to administrator Step 6. Conference with parent and administrator Step 6. Conference with parent and administrator Step 7. High level school site consequences as determined by admin, teacher, and parents/guardians. Step 7. High level school site consequences as determined by admin, teacher, and parents/guardians.

36. Leadership Roles: Classroom Ambassador- Responsibilities: Greeting visitors, overseeing other classroom leadership roles, second line of help for their peers during classroom activities. Responsibilities: Greeting visitors, overseeing other classroom leadership roles, second line of help for their peers during classroom activities. Duration: One 10 week quarter. Duration: One 10 week quarter. Other: These students are expected to exceed academic and behavioral expectations, or they will forfeit their position. Other: These students are expected to exceed academic and behavioral expectations, or they will forfeit their position.

37. Leadership Roles: Tutors- Responsibilities: After school peer tutoring. Responsibilities: After school peer tutoring. Duration: One 10 week quarter (weekly time commitment to be determined as needed by instructor). Duration: One 10 week quarter (weekly time commitment to be determined as needed by instructor). Other: These students are expected to maintain at least a B average during their time commitment or they will forfeit their position. Other: These students are expected to maintain at least a B average during their time commitment or they will forfeit their position.

38. Leadership Roles: Deputy of Technology- Responsibilities: Uploading files to the classroom website, distributing group emails, and other technology support. Responsibilities: Uploading files to the classroom website, distributing group emails, and other technology support. Duration: One semester Duration: One semester Other: These students must be able to gain access to the internet outside of school. Other: These students must be able to gain access to the internet outside of school.

39. Leadership Roles: Classroom Concierge- Responsibilities: Managing classroom supplies and general order of the classroom. Responsibilities: Managing classroom supplies and general order of the classroom. Duration: 10 week quarter Duration: 10 week quarter Other: These students will have a checklist outlining their responsibilities for each day. Other: These students will have a checklist outlining their responsibilities for each day.

40. Student Help Opportunities Students will be able to get help by signing up for tutoring opportunities before or after school. I will be available before school at 7:30 a.m. and after school as late as 4:30 p.m. Students will be expected to schedule their appointments for help with course work. Students will be able to get help by signing up for tutoring opportunities before or after school. I will be available before school at 7:30 a.m. and after school as late as 4:30 p.m. Students will be expected to schedule their appointments for help with course work.