Where do I sit?
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Teacher’s Desk
Am I in the right room?
• Period 1• A,B,C days
• Lab: C days
• Period 5• A, B, C days• Lab: A days
• (immediately after lunch)
• Period 8• B, C, D days• Lab: B days
(immediately after lunch)
Welcome to Biology CPA
Miss ColabelliMrs. McDonough
Ms. Cirello
Who am I?Miss Colabelli
Graduate of Rutgers Graduate School of Education
Bachelors in Biology from Rutgers University
Masters in Education
Teach Biology & Forensic Science
3 older sisters and a dog named Mickey
Who am I?
• Mrs. McDonough
• Co-teacher in Biology
• Highly qualified in science - have taught biology for four years, earth and environmental and chemistry
• Also teach reading comprehension and multi-sensory reading
• Grew up in Essex Fells, graduated from West Essex
Who am I?
•Ms. Cirello•Graduated from Pace University with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Special Education. I recently completed my second masters in Educational Leadership•I have three sisters• Also co-teach English in the 9th and 10th grade•Teaching for 6 years (This is my 2nd year in West Essex)•Played soccer and basketball my entire life and now coach both at West Essex•I have traveled to 26 of the 50 states and love being outdoors
What are we doing this year?
Inquiry based learning
Hands on activities
Weekly labs
Do quizzes
Dissection
Classroom Rules
• Be in assigned seat and working on do now when bell rings
Classroom Rules
• Bring all materials with you and take them when you leave
Classroom Rules• Treat each person with respect
Classroom Rules• Follow all procedures and policies as
outlined in the WEHS handbook
How to enter the classroom
When tardy or absent
How I will get attention of the class
Handing in work
How to check for homework and using class website
When finished with classwork
Class discussion
Class dismissal
PROCEDUR
ES
Weekly Labs80 minute period on designated day
Work in groups/partners
Weekly labs will be completed in binder
Last 5 minutes in class are dedicated to clean up lab areas
Grading PolicyHomework assignments are worth 10% of final grade
Tests, Quizzes, Lab Reports are worth 90% of final grade
Class Website
http://www.westex.org//Domain/290
Homework posted daily
Overview of class activities and handouts uploaded daily
Important links/resources
THANK YOU!
We are going to have a great year!
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