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L. R. Promethean Board. L. R. Promethean Board. Welcome to Biology, Spring 2010!!!. Today Syllabus Procedures Tomorrow Why should we care about biology? Wednesday Achievement Gap. Who Mr. LY is?. When You Enter the Classroom…. Shake Mr. LY’s hand
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L R Promethean Board
L R Promethean Board
Welcome to Biology, Spring 2010!!! Today Syllabus Procedures Tomorrow Why should we care about biology? Wednesday Achievement Gap
When You Enter the Classroom… • Shake Mr. LY’s hand • Walk over to the side table, and… • Pick up one copy of EACH document sitting inside of a BLUE RECTANGLE • The first person from each group to enter the room should pick up their group folder. • Take a seat, and begin work on the Catalyst Questions (they will be on the board) immediately and quietly
Catalyst • Make a list of everything you have done since stepping foot into this classroom just now. • Be specific. Write in complete sentences! Don’t talk during the Catalyst!
Louisiana Is… in the nation for student achievement in math and science tests in the nation for student success (admission into college) 45th 49th
Big Goal Class average of 85% mastery for all Louisiana Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs)
Syllabus – Materials • 1.5” binder, with six sections • Syllabus and biology resumes • Notes • Weekly sheets • Classwork and homework • Tests, quizzes, and review packets • Vocabulary
Syllabus – Consequences • Warning • Lunch detention • After-school detention, phone call home • Referral Consequences are cumulative and reset weekly
Group Folders • Left pocket – turn in • Right pocket – get back • Last person – return folder
Exit Question Procedure • Notes away, rows, silent classroom • Grading • Graded for effort, not accuracy • But if you copy or do not try you earn a 0
Homework • Student surveys • Parent surveys • Bring binder with dividers! • $10 lab fee
Exit Questions • What is our class’ Big Goal? • Who is our class’ enemy? DON’T FORGET: • Count your team points, and let Mr. LY know • The last person in your group to leave the room turns in your group folder Write in complete sentences! Don’t talk during the Exit Question!