1. Central Dauphin East High School 2014-2015 Back-to-School Night WELCOME!

2. Biology I Mr. Welak -East High Graduate -Biology Degree from Gannon U. - teaching for 14 years

3. What will be covered tonight? Welcome Welcome Units of Study Units of Study Homework/Class Folder/ Grading/Moodle/Keystone Exams Homework/Class Folder/ Grading/Moodle/Keystone Exams How to Contact Mr. Welak How to Contact Mr. Welak When Mr. Welak is available When Mr. Welak is available Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

4. Units of Study Introduction to Biology Introduction to Biology Biochemistry Biochemistry Homeostasis in Cells Homeostasis in Cells Eneregetics Eneregetics Cells Cells Cell Division Cell Division Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis Genetics Genetics Biotechnology Biotechnology Evolution Evolution Ecology Ecology

5. Homework/Class Homework/Class Folders/Books Homework- Homework will be assigned and expected to be completed. 10% off for each day late, 0 credit for 3 or more days late. Notebooks/Folders- Students will be responsible for maintaining a class folder, which means students keep EVERYTHING! Folders will be graded once each marking period. Books- Students will use netbooks in class. Class material will be online through Moodle. The textbook is called Flexbook CK12 Books- Students will use netbooks in class. Class material will be online through Moodle. The textbook is called Flexbook CK12

6. Weighted Grades Quizzes & Tests 50% Quizzes & Tests 50% Quizzes25% Quizzes25% Class work 10% Class work 10% Homework 10% Homework 10% Labs 5% Labs 5%

7. Access Moodle Go to C.D.’s main website Go to C.D.’s main website Click on “Moodle” Click on “Moodle” Find “Welak - Bio I” Find “Welak - Bio I” What you will find: - Daily agenda. - Daily assignments. - Powerpoints, handouts, videos. - Reminders

8. PA Keystone Exam Pennsylvania has implemented every student in PA pass the PA Keystone Exam for Algebra I, Literature & Biology in order to graduate from High School. Pennsylvania has implemented every student in PA pass the PA Keystone Exam for Algebra I, Literature & Biology in order to graduate from High School. CDT tests used to assess progress. CDT tests used to assess progress. Tests will be taken in late May Tests will be taken in late May

9. How to contact Mr. Welak. E-mail E-mail bwelak@cdschools.org bwelak@cdschools.org bwelak@cdschools.org Phone Phone 541-1662 ext. 201 541-1662 ext. 201

10. When is Mr. Welak available? My availability: 6:30 a.m. until 7:25 a.m. before HR 11:00 a.m. until 11:20 Lunch 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Planning After school until 2:50 p.m.

11. Thank you!!! Thank you for your time this evening! Enjoy the rest of your night!