Welcome
to
Biology with Barcelon
Fall 2009
Teacher: Judy Barcelon
email: [email protected]
Or last resort..voice mail: 528-5260….box 6650
Conference time: after school by appointment
Life Science Standards/Class content objectives:
meets HS graduation requirement
Homework: every night- (leave text at home)
Late work policy: - 5 first night
½ credit after that….
Grade book and Homework: online:
Piner High website
After school workshops available
Extra credit:offered benefits borderline gradesmust have attempted ALL assignments
Notebook requirements: 5 main sections
Class work: dated – see class list on cabinet door
Homework stamp sheet/grade sheets – record EC stamps
Vocabulary- ALL vocabulary sheets **
Objectives- from each unit**
Tests: from each unit: Corrections obvious ( NB check)
Notebook DutyDuring 1 – 2 week unit students are to complete these assignments
on their own and have complete before the “packet” is turned in.
Returned packets: encouraged to remain at home in file to be
reviewed before unit and final exams.
Academic Biology
Grading policy: 60 % classwork………40 % tests
Class can be difficult: How you can support your student:
encourage them to do vocabulary flash cards….
Ask them questions from the chapterHelp them keep notebook organized
Honors Biology
Accelerated pace
Grades based 50 % on exams 50 % class work
Student able to learn independently
Motivated to do outside research
Willing to be pushed and strive for critical thinking
Willing to re-submit major assignments as needed
Senior Seminar 2009…
morphing into Health and Life Science Career Pathway
First semester:
 Science Career exploration:
 Health Sciences: influenza research, Public Health lab, USF medical center
 Memorial Hospital pathologist ( Dr. Wilbur)
 Laparoscopic Surgeon: Dr. Harris
 EMT/First responder: Ted Williams
 Dentistry: Are you cavity prone: Dr. Gina Fontana
 Toxicology/Drug Testing: Redwood Toxiclogy Lab ( Victor)
 Biotechnology- Labs involving gel electrophoresis, micropipettes,
DNA transformation, DOW pharmaceutical
 Forensics: SRPD detective ( Steve Bair) Crime Scene fun
 Training:CPR certification ( $ involved) Ted Williams (American Heart Assoc)
Honors credit = Honors work
Second Semester
must be in good standing with grades, attendance, attitude
Health center 21 online curriculum: New computer Lab/ Skills lab grant
Internships- (Tues/Thurs): 4 hours per week
Volunteer weekly at career specific location
Pediatrician, OB Gyn,
Memorial
Doctor
Emergency medicine
Kaiser
Nursing
Cardiology
Sutter
Firefighting/EMT
SRFD/Bells Ambulance
Veterinarian
Safari West
Forensic science
SRPD ??
Nutrition
Baumann College