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Tech of Biology Honors Biology. Dr. Parks Mr. Lomayesva. Background. Bachelors Degree in Biology Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology 20+ years in Medical Research Single Subject Teaching Credential. Course Summary. One-year course fulfilling the life science requirement at RBVHS
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Tech of BiologyHonors Biology Dr. Parks Mr. Lomayesva
Background • Bachelors Degree in Biology • Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology • 20+ years in Medical Research • Single Subject Teaching Credential
Course Summary • One-year course fulfilling the life science requirement at RBVHS • Utilize laboratory work, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, textbooks and visual aids • Use scientific methodology and research
Energy in the Cell Glucose Water O2 CO2
Common Core • State standards designed to connect biology content to the real world • Designed to improve science education and student achievement • Promote language development and literacy • Designed to prepare students for college and/or career • Promote critical thinking and problem solving
Grades • Labs/Lab Reports • Unit Tests/Quizzes/Finals • Homework/Warm-Ups • Classwork/Unit Packets • Student Participation 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D < 59% F Up-to-date grades can be viewed online at VUSD Parent Portal
Bathroom Use During Class • You will be issued 15 passes per semester • Ask me to be excused before leaving • Take the bathroom pass with you • Only one student at a time
Location of Bathrooms Water Fountain
No electronics of any kind (iPods, cell phones, iPads, etc.) during class. No charging of cell phones in outlets.
Consequences for not following classroom rules • Verbal warning (ONE TIME) • Lunchtime/after school detention (10 minutes) • Call home • Referral to Assistant Principal
DISMISSAL • The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. • DO NOT cluster at the doorway, stay in your seats until the bell rings.
Help For You • Lunch Club • After School • Tutoring • By Appointment • Class Website My doors are open to help you with homework, reviewing new concepts, vocabulary, etc.