Welcome to AP Biology!
If you do not have an appropriate color
schedule, please go to the main lobby to
pick one up.
 Find the seat with your name. You should
be in alphabetical order by last name.
 Read over the syllabus while you wait for
class to begin.
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Mrs. Ashby
Magna Vista High School
Room 13
Meet Your Teacher
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B.S. Biology, W&M,
2009
M.A. Education, VT,
2014
Certified in Biology
(AP/DE/Gen) &
Physics (AP/Gen)
5 years teaching
experience
XC and SciTeam
Coach
Everything you ever wanted to know about…
AP BIOLOGY CLASS
What is Biology?
What is AP Biology?
College level lecture and lab coursework
 Covers 8 credits (or 2 college semesters)
of Introductory Biology
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– Bio 101 and Bio 102
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Pre-requisites
– Good understanding of HS Biology, HS
Chemistry, and HS Algebra I
What do I need for class?
• Your preferred
method of notetaking
• Pens or Pencils
(EVERY. DAY.)
• Calculator
• Coloring utensils
(optional)
What are the expectations?
Respect
 Responsibility
 Daily Study
 College-level
quality of work
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How will I be graded?
• Points system
• Tests count the most & must be
passed to pass the class.
• Labs are the other big grade.
• AP Curve will be applied according to
the handbook guidelines
• Citizenship Grading System – Come
prepared, behave, don’t make a mess,
and don’t abuse your privileges.
Do you accept late work?
Verified Absence?
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Get assignments from me
as soon as you get back.
Three days to get caught
up.
If you knew the due date
before you were out, you
won’t get additional time.
Plan ahead.
Making up a lab will be
decided at teacher
discretion.
Just Forgot?
 Sorry. I won’t accept it. A
lack of preparation on
your part does not
constitute an emergency
on my part.
 Translation: Use a
homework pass, do some
extra credit, or take a
zero.
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(But please come talk to
me if you have an issue
you can’t control.)
Is there an end of semester test?
YES! They are all in
May.
 College Board AP
Biology Exam – May 11,
2015 at 8am
 DE Bio 101/102 Exams
– TBD (after school in
Feb and May)
 AP Biology Course Final
– May 2015
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Textbooks and Labs
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Textbooks
– You will be assigned a
textbook
– Please make sure you
write your name and
textbook number
legibly on the sign-out
sheet! Otherwise, you
will be responsible for
the cost of the book.
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Labs
– College level labs
weekly
– Strong math
component
– SAFETY FIRST!
– DE students may have
one additional lab
Please be reasonable with…
Electronics
 Instructional purposes
only
Food, Gum, or Drinks
 Bugs are gross
 Allergies are unpleasant
 Scraping gum off desks is
gross
 Water is always ok.
 Clean up your mess!
Leaving trash or a mess
behind will result in loss
of privilege. Don’t abuse
it, or you’ll lose it!
Do we have to have a seating
chart?
Yes. Always.
(I promise you’ll live.)
Leaving Class…
During the Block
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By permission only
Sign in and out on the
clipboard by the door
Take your agenda or a
note
It may cost you a
demerit (except for the
nurse or school
business)
No bathroom breaks
the first or last fifteen
minutes of class
End of class
 I dismiss you. Not the
bell. Don’t pack up early!
Are you going to call my
parents?
I will if I have to for…
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Excessive missing assignments
A grade lower than a 70
Not returning required forms
Discipline concerns
What to expect …
Homework everyday. (No, I’m not
kidding.)
 Quick review of big picture before diving
into the details
 Fast pacing, lots of math and chemistry
(You will have to review on your own to
keep up!)
 Labs/lab type activities and projects
weekly
 College preparation
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College Preparedness
Textbook reading
 Inquiry based college-level labs and
reports
 College-level papers and projects with
proper APA citations
 Grade emphasis on passing the tests
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College Credit Options
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You may receive 8 credits (approximately
$400-800 value) of Biology credits for this
course if you do one of the following…
– Pay for, prepare for, take, and pass (score of
3-5) the College Board AP Bio test on May 11
– Pay for, complete, and pass the additional
assignments required for the PHCC DE
program
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Reminder: This is a college class whether
or not you receive credit!
Handbook Reminders
Tardy Policy
Must be inside the
classroom before the bell
rings to be considered
“on time”
 Consequences
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1st : Warning
2nd: Warning
3rd: Parent Contact
4th…: Referral
Does NOT start over after
the grading period
Attendance Policy
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Excused if…
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Doctor
Death in Immediate Family
Court (for you)
School related
Bring note to attendance
office within 3 days
More than two unexcused
absences = 69% F
Must be present more
than 45 minutes to be
counted
Handbook Reminders
Dress & Honor Code
 No…
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Emergency Procedures
– Revealing shirts or shorts
– Holes above the knee
– Gang-related or offensive
clothing
– Sagging pants
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CHEATING WILL NOT
BE TOLERATED.
Collaboration is
encouraged, but copying
will result in a zero and
automatic referral for ALL
parties (copier and
copied).
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Fire Drill
Lockdown Drill
Tornado Drill
Call button
Lab Safety
Keep in
Touch
Phone: 276-956-3147
(Leave a message, and
I’ll return your call as
soon as I can)
 Email:
eashby@henry.k12.va.us
 Website: Check this
everyday
http://web.henry.k12.va.
us//Domain/1378
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QUESTIONS?
Pre-Test: Let’s see how
much Bio/Chem you
remember….
After you complete the pre-test,
work on the Unit 1 guided reading
questions.