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Honors BiologyHonors Biology
Mrs. Okladek/Miss GrecoMrs. Okladek/Miss Greco
Experience~Experience~
M.EdM.Ed-- Biology for Secondary EducationBiology for Secondary Education B.SB.S.- Biology, Marine Science.- Biology, Marine Science M.AM.A. . –– Educational Leadership (working on-Educational Leadership (working on-
only 15 credits to go only 15 credits to go ) & ) & Principal Principal CertificationCertification
Supervisory CertificateSupervisory Certificate 15+ 15+ years teaching Biology at secondary levelyears teaching Biology at secondary level 4+ 4+ years teaching Zoology for Johns Hopkins years teaching Zoology for Johns Hopkins
University, Center for Talented Youth programUniversity, Center for Talented Youth program
Course PrerequisiteCourse PrerequisiteTeacher
recommendation: To enter this course a student should have earned a grade of 90% or better in ALL previous science courses (7th, 8th,& Environmental Science (if sophomore).
Course Description
Honors Biology is also known as “pre-AP Biology”, as it is the precursor to a college level biology course/AP Biology course.
According to the College Board, Pre-AP Biology is based on the premise that“All students can perform well at rigorous academic levels.”
Course Description
Honors Biology is an extended time course to accommodate the lab requirements.
This Class: IS:One step below an AP (advanced
placement) course. Students typically take AP classes their junior & senior year, which counts as a college class (dual enrollment).
Challenging & rigorous… Students MUST learn study skills & be organized in order to do well in a conceptual science such as Biology.
IS NOTA continuation of Middle School science.
Middle school
College
Parent Letter, Course Syllabus and lab safety…
THANK YOU for signing off that you have read and understand the course policies, expectations, and procedures!
Helpful Info: Helpful Info: Go to Go to www.warrenhills.orgwww.warrenhills.org
You can help your son/daughter to be successful in Honors Biology by:Helping him/her to stay caught up with due dates/preparing preparing for tests/quizzes
Encouraging good study habits and organizational skills at home
Encouraging him/her to come to me with questions, problems, or concerns.
I will be available:during non-lab lunch periodsbefore/after school, with prior notice
Biology tutors will be available in the library every Tuesday and Thursday, afterschool, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Peer study groups
Contact InformationContact Information
okladekj@warrenhills.org
Call schoolCall school908-689-3050 908-689-3050
•Ext: Ext: 35343534
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