Central Dauphin East Central Dauphin East High SchoolHigh School

2014-20152014-2015Back-to-School NightBack-to-School Night

WELCOME!WELCOME!

Biology IBiology I Mr. WelakMr. Welak

-East High Graduate-East High Graduate

-Biology Degree from Gannon U.-Biology Degree from Gannon U.

- teaching for 14 years- teaching for 14 years

What will be covered tonight?What will be covered tonight?

WelcomeWelcome Units of StudyUnits of Study Homework/Class Folder/ Homework/Class Folder/

Grading/Moodle/Keystone ExamsGrading/Moodle/Keystone Exams How to Contact Mr. WelakHow to Contact Mr. Welak When Mr. Welak is availableWhen Mr. Welak is available Closing RemarksClosing Remarks

Units of StudyUnits of Study Introduction to BiologyIntroduction to Biology

BiochemistryBiochemistry

Homeostasis in CellsHomeostasis in Cells

EneregeticsEneregetics

CellsCells

Cell DivisionCell Division

Nucleic Acids & Protein SynthesisNucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis

GeneticsGenetics

BiotechnologyBiotechnology

EvolutionEvolution

EcologyEcology

Homework/Class Homework/Class Folders/Books Homework- Homework will be assigned and expected to

be completed. 10% off for each day late, 0 credit for 3 or more days late.

Notebooks/Folders- Students will be responsible for maintaining a class folder, which means students keep EVERYTHING! Folders will be graded once each marking period.

BooksBooks- Students will use netbooks in class. Class - Students will use netbooks in class. Class material will be online through Moodle. The textbook is material will be online through Moodle. The textbook is called Flexbook CK12called Flexbook CK12

Weighted GradesWeighted Grades

Quizzes & Tests 50%Quizzes & Tests 50%

QuizzesQuizzes 25%25%

Class workClass work 10% 10%

Homework 10%Homework 10%

LabsLabs 5% 5%

Access MoodleAccess Moodle

Go to C.D.’s main websiteGo to C.D.’s main website Click on “Moodle”Click on “Moodle”

Find “Welak - Bio I”Find “Welak - Bio I”

What you will find:What you will find:- Daily agenda.Daily agenda.- Daily assignments. Daily assignments. - Powerpoints, handouts, videos.Powerpoints, handouts, videos.- RemindersReminders

PA Keystone ExamPA Keystone Exam

Pennsylvania has implemented every Pennsylvania has implemented every student in PA pass the PA Keystone student in PA pass the PA Keystone Exam for Algebra I, Literature & Exam for Algebra I, Literature & Biology in order to graduate from Biology in order to graduate from High School.High School.

CDT tests used to assess progress.CDT tests used to assess progress.

Tests will be taken in late MayTests will be taken in late May

How to contact Mr. Welak.How to contact Mr. Welak.

E-mailE-mailbwelak@cdschools.org

PhonePhone541-1662 ext. 201541-1662 ext. 201

When is Mr. Welak available?When is Mr. Welak available?

My availability:My availability:

6:30 a.m. until 7:25 a.m. before 6:30 a.m. until 7:25 a.m. before HRHR

11:00 a.m. until 11:20 Lunch11:00 a.m. until 11:20 Lunch 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

PlanningPlanning After school until 2:50 p.m.After school until 2:50 p.m.

Thank you!!!Thank you!!!

Thank you for your time this Thank you for your time this evening!evening!

Enjoy the rest of your night!Enjoy the rest of your night!