Welcome Pre-Aice
Biology & Aice Biology
Dr. Fuchs
drfuchs.weebly.com
Deborah.fuchs@palmbeachschools.org
Donations- greatly appreciated
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Our classroom is always in need of:
copy paper
paper towels
hand sanitizer
soap
tissues
If students have the supplies below then we do not need any extras
Rulers
Staplers or tape
colored pencils
Markers
scissors
Communication
• Education is a partnership between home and school, and
parent involvement is certainly valued. Should you wish to
contact me for any reason, the easiest and most effective way
to do so is via e-mail. If you wish to personally discuss any
issue or concern regarding your child I am always available to
schedule a conference. Please call guidance to arrange this.
Classroom Rules & Procedures
• READY- be on time with all materials ready to learn
• Follow directions immediately and exactly
• RESPONSIBLITY- take responsibility for your education and for
your own actions
• RESPECT- respect the people and things around you at all
times
• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
• No foul language
• No eating or drinking liquids other than H2O
• Palm Beach County School District Policies and Rules must be
followed at all times
• The students must adhere to RPBH dress code
General Rules for all your
classes
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I will always do my best.
I will positively participate in all classroom activities.
I will stay on task without disturbing or distracting others.
I will not use ‘put downs’ or harass others.
I will respect other people’s differences and opinions.
I will raise my hand to speak.
I will enter and exit the room quietly.
I will complete all assignments on time.
I will actively listen when the teacher is speaking.
Academic Expectations
• Each student is expected to give me their optimum attempt to
complete assignments within the assigned time period.
Students are also expected to participate in every class.
A Successful Student
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Arrives on time
Is prepared
Hands in homework assignments, labs, projects, and reports on time.
Schedules make up work when absent.
Does not miss an excessive number of class periods.
Keeps track of their grade.
Labels all work with name, date and title.
Reads lecture notes and keeps them in an organized notebook.
Reads all chapters from textbook .
Reviews all chapters and notes each day.
Asks questions in class.
Pays attention in class.
Follows all instructions for projects and papers.
Tutoring
• The National Honor Society provides tutoring for all subjects on
Thursday from 3 – 4 p.m. in the Media Center. Students MUST be
there by 3 p.m. or the tutors may leave to go home.
• I tutor by appointment for the time being
• Science Help: FCAT EXPLORER FOR Pre- Aice Biology, ted talks,
crash course,Bozeman Biology
• Bozeman Biology, Khan Academy, Crash course, various videos on
AICE material
EXAMS
• Pre-AICE has an EOC worth 30% of their grade.
• To earn a scholar diploma they must pass the EOC- see
guidance for all EOC information on scholar diploma
• AICE BIOLOGY- AICE TEST IN MAY
• There are three parts
• 1. multiple choice
• 2. written
• 3. lab
INB- interactive notebooks for
Pre-Aice
• Information is most useful when it is organized(Science for All
Americans,1990)
• We will be using an interactive notebook this year.
• Physically organizing class materials will increase your success
in my class
• Notebooks will be graded- they are valuable organizational
and learning tools. It is a school requirement and 10% of your
grade
Homework and Classwork
• All work should be labeled with name, date, class period and a
title
• I prefer name, date and period to be in the right hand corner
• Students are to check my website and ed-line regularly
drfuchs.weebly.com
• www.edline.net
Grades for Pre-Aice and Aice
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Exams/Tests/quizzes 50%
Classwork and labs 20%
Homework 20%
Binder/INB 10%
Teacher Instruction Procedure
• During teacher instruction I expect students to be quiet and raise
their hand to ask and answer questions
• I do not like to see heads on the table, if they are not feeling well I
am happy to write them a pass to the nurse
• During lab and other assignments I gladly encourage the students
to interact with each other quietly
• If the restroom is needed they are to fill out the bathroom pass
without major interruption to the class
Student Procedures
• The students should enter my classroom quietly ( hall door)
• Place homework in the appropriate bin
• They should look at my front whiteboard and the screen for
instructions, assignments and homework
• Students are expected to use their notes and textbook to help
them find answers
• Students should be checking Ed-line for grades and
drfuchs.weebly.com for information and assignments,
reminders
• If they are have a TLE to be signed they are to sign TLE book
and leave it in the book for me to sign in the book and check
at end of class
Rewards and Consequences
REWARDS
• Frequent Verbal praise public
and private
• Smiles
• Notes on turned in work
• Special privileges: running
errands, honor roll, knowing
you did your WILDCAT best
Consequences
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General reminder
Specific Verbal warning
Speaking with coach or AP
Call home
Teacher detention
Referral
If a student displays
behavior that is more
severe in nature, the
preceding steps will be
bypassed and the AP’s will
be called immediately.
Absent
• If absent the student is to look on my website and the bin
that is labeled absent information, if unsure or confused they
are to ask me for help
• They have 2 days to complete missed assignments
• Make up tests and quizzes should be done within 1 week.
They are to do this after school by appointment.
Thank You
• Thank you for coming to open house. It truly is my pleasure to
meet you. I look forward to a great school year.
Wildcat Best
• TrustWorthiness
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PosItive Attitude
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Loyalty
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AcaDemic Excellence
• CommuniCation
• AccountAblity
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HonesTy
• ResponsiBility
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PridE
• School Spirit
• RespecT