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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Daily Summary 08-30
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Graph the apple data that appears on this screen in about 2 minutes [10]
- Go over graphing practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [10]
- Go over metric conversion practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [8]
- Introduction to The Story of the Seed [10]
- Brainstorm ideas and begin planning/preparing for seed germination experiment [40]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs [20 – 35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs
- Continue planning/preparing Germination of Seeds experiment with your team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and relate it to contemporary environmental issues
- Warm-up: Describe one modern example of The Tragedy of the Commons. [5]
- Lab: Happy Fishing Game (Goin’ Fishin’) [45]
- Lecture/Discussion 3: Consumption and Sustainability [15]
- Lecture/Discussion 4: The Nature of Science [15]
- Unit 1 Exam Review and work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Happy Fishing Game lab write-up (DUE 9/6)
- Review for Unit 1 Exam
- Prepare scrAPESbook article #1 for post-exam presentation
- Reading in Miller: pp. 32-37
- Assignment: How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/6) [5]
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Graph the apple data that appears on this screen in about 2 minutes [10]
- Go over graphing practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [10]
- Go over metric conversion practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [8]
- Introduction to The Story of the Seed [10]
- Brainstorm ideas and begin planning/preparing for seed germination experiment [40]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs [20 – 35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs
- Continue planning/preparing Germination of Seeds experiment with your team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and relate it to contemporary environmental issues
- Warm-up: Describe one modern example of The Tragedy of the Commons. [5]
- Lab: Happy Fishing Game (Goin’ Fishin’) [45]
- Lecture/Discussion 3: Consumption and Sustainability [15]
- Lecture/Discussion 4: The Nature of Science [15]
- Unit 1 Exam Review and work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Happy Fishing Game lab write-up (DUE 9/6)
- Review for Unit 1 Exam
- Prepare scrAPESbook article #1 for post-exam presentation
- Reading in Miller: pp. 32-37
- Assignment: How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/6) [5]
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Daily Summary 08-29
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Listen for directions, get into teams, and read through Seed Germination lab guide; be ready to get Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice and hypothesis writing practice stamped [15]
- Graphing review and beginning of practice [10]
- Metric Conversion and beginning of practice [10]
- We will go over Science Methods assignment tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review (ALL) and metric conversion (ALL)
- Look over Germination of Seeds lab handout (you should have several ideas to share with your team by tomorrow morning)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and relate it to contemporary environmental issues
- Warm-up: Do you agree that the primary impulse of humans is to always take all of the resources they can get their hands on in any given situation? Explain your response. [5]
- Reading and video clip: The Tragedy of the Commons [15]
- Assignment: How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE THURS.) [5]
- Lab: Happy Fishing Game: Complete Pre-lab tasks [10]
- Did you set up Google Drive APES turn-in folder correctly?? [2]
- Ecological Footprint Virtual Lab Activity due by midnight
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Environmental Philosophy Essay (due 8/30)
- How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE THURS.)
- Reading in Miller, pp. 20-27
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Read introduction of Seed Germination lab handout [2]
- Start Seed Germination Lab [25]
- Graphing review and beginning of practice (DUE next class) [8]
- Start Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [8]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
TOMORROW:
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Listen for directions, get into teams, and read through Seed Germination lab guide; be ready to get Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice and hypothesis writing practice stamped [15]
- Graphing review and beginning of practice [10]
- Metric Conversion and beginning of practice [10]
- We will go over Science Methods assignment tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review (ALL) and metric conversion (ALL)
- Look over Germination of Seeds lab handout (you should have several ideas to share with your team by tomorrow morning)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and relate it to contemporary environmental issues
- Warm-up: Do you agree that the primary impulse of humans is to always take all of the resources they can get their hands on in any given situation? Explain your response. [5]
- Reading and video clip: The Tragedy of the Commons [15]
- Assignment: How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE THURS.) [5]
- Lab: Happy Fishing Game: Complete Pre-lab tasks [10]
- Did you set up Google Drive APES turn-in folder correctly?? [2]
- Ecological Footprint Virtual Lab Activity due by midnight
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Environmental Philosophy Essay (due 8/30)
- How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE THURS.)
- Reading in Miller, pp. 20-27
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Read introduction of Seed Germination lab handout [2]
- Start Seed Germination Lab [25]
- Graphing review and beginning of practice (DUE next class) [8]
- Start Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [8]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
TOMORROW:
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Daily Summary 08-26
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis
- Warm-up: Biology Roadmap (fill out in as much detail as you can fit on map and tape into notebook so both sides can be read) [10]
- Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]
- Science Methods Review [10]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Science methods practice [30]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Hypothesis Writing Practice and Science methods practice worksheet, DUE MONDAY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis
- Warm-up: Biology Roadmap (fill out in as much detail as you can fit on map and tape into notebook so both sides can be read) [10]
- Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]
- Science Methods Review [10]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Science methods practice [30]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Hypothesis Writing Practice and Science methods practice worksheet, DUE MONDAY
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Daily Summary 08-25
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis
- Warm-up: Biology Roadmap (fill out in as much detail as you can fit on map and tape into notebook so both sides can be read) [10]
- Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]
- Science Methods Review [10]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Science methods practice [30]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Hypothesis Writing Practice and Science methods practice worksheet, DUE MONDAY
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT describe the essential purposes of environmental science
- Warm-up: What is an ecological footprint and what do you think is the greatest value in estimating the numbers that this tool uses?
- Quick Quiz: Ecological Footprint [10]
- Lecture/Discussion 2: Culture and the Environment [20]
- Set up Google Drive work and turn-in folders for APES [10]
- Ecological Footprint Virtual Lab Activity: www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ [35 - 40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Environmental Philosophy Essay Assignment (due 8/30)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis
- Warm-up: Biology Roadmap (fill out in as much detail as you can fit on map and tape into notebook so both sides can be read) [10]
- Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]
- Science Methods Review [10]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Science methods practice [30]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Hypothesis Writing Practice and Science methods practice worksheet, DUE MONDAY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis
- Warm-up: Biology Roadmap (fill out in as much detail as you can fit on map and tape into notebook so both sides can be read) [10]
- Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]
- Science Methods Review [10]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Science methods practice [30]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Hypothesis Writing Practice and Science methods practice worksheet, DUE MONDAY
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT describe the essential purposes of environmental science
- Warm-up: What is an ecological footprint and what do you think is the greatest value in estimating the numbers that this tool uses?
- Quick Quiz: Ecological Footprint [10]
- Lecture/Discussion 2: Culture and the Environment [20]
- Set up Google Drive work and turn-in folders for APES [10]
- Ecological Footprint Virtual Lab Activity: www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ [35 - 40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Environmental Philosophy Essay Assignment (due 8/30)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis
- Warm-up: Biology Roadmap (fill out in as much detail as you can fit on map and tape into notebook so both sides can be read) [10]
- Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]
- Science Methods Review [10]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Science methods practice [30]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Hypothesis Writing Practice and Science methods practice worksheet, DUE MONDAY
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Daily Summary 08-24
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules
- Warm-up: What will you do to ensure your safety and the safety of others while working in the lab this year? [5]
- Preview lab safety quiz questions [5]
- Lab safety quiz—Must pass with a 16/18 or higher [20]
- Turn in lab safety poster and lab safety contract [2]
- Lab notebook requirement [5]
- Science Methods [25]
- Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]
- Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete all paper folding investigation questions and graph (due next class period)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules
- Warm-up: What will you do to ensure your safety and the safety of others while working in the lab this year? [5]
- Preview lab safety quiz questions [5]
- Lab safety quiz—Must pass with a 16/18 or higher [20]
- Turn in lab safety poster and lab safety contract [2]
- Lab notebook requirement [5]
- Science Methods [25]
- Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]
- Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete all paper folding investigation questions and graph (due next class period)
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Daily Summary 08-23
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain all of the lab safety rules
- Warm-up: What kinds of lab accidents have you seen or heard about and how do you think they could have been prevented? [10]
- Lab safety quiz—Must pass with a 16/18 or higher [20]
- Turn in lab safety posters [1]
- Turn in lab safety contract [1]
- Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]
- Science Methods [25]
- Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]
- Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete all paper folding investigation questions and graph (due next class period)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT describe the essential purposes of environmental science
- Warm-up: What do you understand the essential purpose of environmental science to be? [5]
- Note on AP exam discounts [2]
- Quick Quiz on summer reading [10]
- Submit signed lab safety contract if you still have it [1]
- Lecture/Discussion 1: What is ES? [20]
- Reading assignment: ethics essays and oil spill articles [20]
- Lecture/Discussion 2: Culture and the Environment [20]
- Environmental Philosophy Essay Assignment [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Environmental Philosophy Essay Assignment (due 8/30)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules
- Warm-up: What will you do to ensure your safety and the safety of others while working in the lab this year? [5]
- Preview lab safety quiz questions [5]
- Lab safety quiz—Must pass with a 16/18 or higher [20]
- Turn in lab safety poster and lab safety contract [2]
- Lab notebook requirement [5]
- Science Methods [25]
- Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]
- Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete all paper folding investigation questions and graph (due next class period)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain all of the lab safety rules
- Warm-up: What kinds of lab accidents have you seen or heard about and how do you think they could have been prevented? [10]
- Lab safety quiz—Must pass with a 16/18 or higher [20]
- Turn in lab safety posters [1]
- Turn in lab safety contract [1]
- Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]
- Science Methods [25]
- Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]
- Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete all paper folding investigation questions and graph (due next class period)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT describe the essential purposes of environmental science
- Warm-up: What do you understand the essential purpose of environmental science to be? [5]
- Note on AP exam discounts [2]
- Quick Quiz on summer reading [10]
- Submit signed lab safety contract if you still have it [1]
- Lecture/Discussion 1: What is ES? [20]
- Reading assignment: ethics essays and oil spill articles [20]
- Lecture/Discussion 2: Culture and the Environment [20]
- Environmental Philosophy Essay Assignment [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Environmental Philosophy Essay Assignment (due 8/30)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules
- Warm-up: What will you do to ensure your safety and the safety of others while working in the lab this year? [5]
- Preview lab safety quiz questions [5]
- Lab safety quiz—Must pass with a 16/18 or higher [20]
- Turn in lab safety poster and lab safety contract [2]
- Lab notebook requirement [5]
- Science Methods [25]
- Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]
- Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete all paper folding investigation questions and graph (due next class period)
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Daily Summary 08-22
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]
- Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]
- Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]
- Tour of classroom [8]
- Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics, explain major ideas from; pass lab safety quiz
- Warm-up: Receive lab safety contract and guide
- Syllabus Jigsaw: finish presentations [15]
- Lab safety and quiz [15]
- Note on reduced cost for AP exams
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read “Teaching Learning Skills” and review Chapters 1-3 in LITE; there will be a short quiz tomorrow on the summer reading
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday
NOTE:
AP Exam Discounts are again available to all families who complete the free and reduced lunch applications, even if they do not qualify for the discount. All families should submit the application by September 21 in order to ensure reduced testing costs for the year. You can complete the form online here: https://nutrition.sjusd.org/fma/
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules
- Warm-up: Take out lab safety guide [1]
- Review lab safety [5]
- Lab safety posters [20]
- Lab safety quiz next class day
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by next class day (Tuesday for period 5, Wednesday for periods 4 and 6)
- Complete lab safety poster (covering one rule) and bring it back next class day (Tuesday for period 5, Wednesday for periods 4 and 6)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]
- Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]
- Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]
- Tour of classroom [8]
- Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics, explain major ideas from; pass lab safety quiz
- Warm-up: Receive lab safety contract and guide
- Syllabus Jigsaw: finish presentations [15]
- Lab safety and quiz [15]
- Note on reduced cost for AP exams
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read “Teaching Learning Skills” and review Chapters 1-3 in LITE; there will be a short quiz tomorrow on the summer reading
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday
NOTE:
AP Exam Discounts are again available to all families who complete the free and reduced lunch applications, even if they do not qualify for the discount. All families should submit the application by September 21 in order to ensure reduced testing costs for the year. You can complete the form online here: https://nutrition.sjusd.org/fma/
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules
- Warm-up: Take out lab safety guide [1]
- Review lab safety [5]
- Lab safety posters [20]
- Lab safety quiz next class day
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by next class day (Tuesday for period 5, Wednesday for periods 4 and 6)
- Complete lab safety poster (covering one rule) and bring it back next class day (Tuesday for period 5, Wednesday for periods 4 and 6)
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
Daily Summary 08-19
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: (POSTPONED until MONDAY)
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]
- Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]
- Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]
- Tour of classroom [8]
- Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics, explain major ideas from
- Warm-up: Take out the “BIG question” answer that you were asked to write
- Class Conversation: “BIG question” [10 - 15]
- Syllabus Jigsaw: presentations [25]
- Lab safety [10]
-Submit summer assignment
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read “Teaching Learning Skills” and review Chapters 1-3 in LITE; there will be a short quiz on the summer reading on Monday
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]
- Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]
- Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]
- Tour of classroom [8]
- Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Monday
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: (POSTPONED until MONDAY)
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]
- Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]
- Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]
- Tour of classroom [8]
- Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics, explain major ideas from
- Warm-up: Take out the “BIG question” answer that you were asked to write
- Class Conversation: “BIG question” [10 - 15]
- Syllabus Jigsaw: presentations [25]
- Lab safety [10]
-Submit summer assignment
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read “Teaching Learning Skills” and review Chapters 1-3 in LITE; there will be a short quiz on the summer reading on Monday
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]
- Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]
- Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]
- Tour of classroom [8]
- Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]
- Turn in Course information sheet signature portion
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Monday
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Daily Summary 08-18
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write
- Class website peek [5]
- Go over Norms, Policies, Procedures, and Routines [10]
- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [20]
- Go over course information sheet in detail [10]
- Course information sheet: share with parents/guardians, have them sign signature portion, and turn it in by Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics
- Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write
- Class website peek [2]
- Lab notebook reminder [2]
- Class Conversation: fundamental beliefs about education [10]
- Syllabus Jigsaw: finish [15] and present [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Summer assignment DUE TOMORROW, 8/19
- Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write
- Class website peek [5]
- Go over Norms, Policies, Procedures, and Routines [10]
- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [20]
- Go over course information sheet in detail [10]
- Course information sheet: share with parents/guardians, have them sign signature portion, and turn it in by Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write
- Class website peek [5]
- Go over Norms, Policies, Procedures, and Routines [10]
- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [20]
- Go over course information sheet in detail [10]
- Course information sheet: share with parents/guardians, have them sign signature portion, and turn it in by Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics
- Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write
- Class website peek [2]
- Lab notebook reminder [2]
- Class Conversation: fundamental beliefs about education [10]
- Syllabus Jigsaw: finish [15] and present [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Summer assignment DUE TOMORROW, 8/19
- Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations
- Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write
- Class website peek [5]
- Go over Norms, Policies, Procedures, and Routines [10]
- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [20]
- Go over course information sheet in detail [10]
- Course information sheet: share with parents/guardians, have them sign signature portion, and turn it in by Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
APES Syllabus Jigsaw Assignment Instructions (Detailed)
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Overview
In pairs or solo, design and create a poster describing (with both images and text) the assigned section of the syllabus.
Creativity counts! The area of your finished poster must be equivalent to that of four standard copy paper sheets.
Poster presentations will begin tomorrow, 8/18 and wrap up on 8/19.
The purpose of creating these posters is to give the class a kind of road map for the year (the posters will be hung together in one large grouping) as well as providing a resource for reviewing these ideas just before the AP exam in May.
Specific Requirements
Your poster should include:
**You may consider using a concept or bubble map style to relate the topics to the main topic of the unit
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Overview
In pairs or solo, design and create a poster describing (with both images and text) the assigned section of the syllabus.
Creativity counts! The area of your finished poster must be equivalent to that of four standard copy paper sheets.
Poster presentations will begin tomorrow, 8/18 and wrap up on 8/19.
The purpose of creating these posters is to give the class a kind of road map for the year (the posters will be hung together in one large grouping) as well as providing a resource for reviewing these ideas just before the AP exam in May.
Specific Requirements
Your poster should include:
- your name(s) along with standard heading in upper left corner
- a clear and prominent title (the name of the unit as printed on the syllabus)
- a logical (to you) arrangement** of the topics (the ones listed on the section of the syllabus selected by you and your partner)
- hand-drawn pictures, printed photos, or printed graphics (from your own personal photos or from the Web) to represent / help describe the topics
- Brief definitions to help explain some of the more esoteric (less common) terms on your poster
**You may consider using a concept or bubble map style to relate the topics to the main topic of the unit
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Daily Summary 08-17
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”
- Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet
- Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]
- Complete Student Information Sheet, add your name to seating chart, read through Course Information Sheet, get clarification [15]
- About AP Environmental Science, Earth Academy, Mr. Bursch [10]
- Icebreaker Activity: Syllabus Jigsaw (finish outside of class) [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Syllabus Jigsaw posters
- Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it.
- Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?
- Summer assignment DUE THIS FRIDAY, 8/19
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”
- Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet
- Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]
- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]
- Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]
- About Agroecological Biology 1-2, Earth Academy, and Mr. Bursch [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it.
- Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”
- Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet
- Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]
- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]
- Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]
- About Agroecological Biology 1-2, Earth Academy, and Mr. Bursch [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it.
- Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”
- Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet
- Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]
- Complete Student Information Sheet, add your name to seating chart, read through Course Information Sheet, get clarification [15]
- About AP Environmental Science, Earth Academy, Mr. Bursch [10]
- Icebreaker Activity: Syllabus Jigsaw (finish outside of class) [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Syllabus Jigsaw posters
- Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it.
- Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?
- Summer assignment DUE THIS FRIDAY, 8/19
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”
- Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet
- Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]
- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]
- Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]
- About Agroecological Biology 1-2, Earth Academy, and Mr. Bursch [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it.
- Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?
BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”
- Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet
- Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]
- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]
- Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]
- About Agroecological Biology 1-2, Earth Academy, and Mr. Bursch [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it.
- Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?
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Welcome to Biology 1-2, Honors Biology 1-2, or AP Environmental Science with Mr. Bursch
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! And for those that are new to the school, welcome to Willow Glen High!
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This
year will bring new challenges and stories. It will see the continuing
development of the GROW Rams initiative and the expansion of agroecology
and food education efforts on our campus, with Mr. Bursch's students
leading the charge.
This
website will be updated on a daily basis and is a place for students
and parents to find brief summaries of each day's activities, homework
assignments, and reminders for upcoming tests, projects, and important
dates.
Parents,
this can be an exciting and stressful time for you, too, especially if
this is your child's first year of high school. Please do make use of
this resource and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or
concerns. I look forward to meeting all of you at Back to School Night.
Stay tuned!
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