Biology 2015-2016
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
I am looking forward to teaching your son or daughter Biology
this school year. My goal is for all my students to leave my
classroom with a sound appreciation for biological concepts.
Studying biology is valuable because it helps students
understand the world around them and enables them to make
sound choices regarding themselves and their environment for
today and for their futures.
This course comes with very high expectations. I do expect your student to participate on
a mature level in class discussion, laboratory, and all activities. In order for your student to
best appreciate what is happening in the classroom on a daily basis, it is important for them
to be in attendance every day.
To better serve both students and parents, my web site at www.teacherweb.com, will
provide information on notes, homework, schedules, and much more. You can reach my email
through the high school web site or denisereaves@tomballisd.net. My telephone number at
school is 281-357-3220, Ext. 2397. Tutoring is available before or after school on most
days. A schedule will be posted on teacherweb, in the classroom and outside the classroom
door. If I am not available, there are other Biology teachers the students can see for
assistance.
The Scope and Sequence and supply lists can be found on the following pages. This packet is
for you to keep and refer to during the school year if any questions should arise. You will
receive a letter from the school district giving you a password to go online and monitor your
student’s grades in all classes. Online grades are usually updated weekly. This is an
excellent source for following your child’s progress.
Please never hesitate to call me or email me as soon as possible if you have any questions or
concerns. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible at Open House.
Please start making plans today for this critical event in your student’s success! I know
that if we work together, your child will experience a successful year in Biology.
Sincerely,
Denise M. Reaves
281-357-3220 Ext. 2397
denisereaves@tomballisd.net
The right tools make all the difference!
If possible please have your student supplied
by Monday August 31st
Supplies List – for the student to have on a daily basis:
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Composition book
pencils and pens, erasers, highlighter (remember I do not supply pencils or pens)
Binder/Folder for
map/color pencils
Supplies List – for use in the classroom:
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Post-it note pad
distilled water (1 gallon bottles) – used in many experiments
paper towels – used for experiment clean up
a box of facial tissue
These supplies are needed ASAP. We will set up the interactive notebooks on Monday,
August 31st , in class.