School begins on Wednesday, September 3rd!
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Supply List :
☆ 3-ring binder (at least 1.5 inch)
☆ pens & pencils
☆ loose-leaf paper
☆ homework folder
☆ box of tissues (optional)
☆ SUPA students will also need a portable CD player.
Contact Information
Phone: 686-5594 ext 5207
E-Mail: gaffneyl@1000islandsschools.org
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Downloadable Honors Bio Cornell Note Template
Tips for Success:
Biology is a demanding course of study which requires effort and perseverance. My goal is to teach each student life-long study skills that can be used in any course. The following is a list of recommendations to help each student do his or her best in this course and others.
· Come to class. A great deal of work is done each day. Labs should not be missed unless absolutely necessary.
· Pay Attention. Learning is not a spectator sport. Concentrate and give each task your best effort.
· Stay Organized. Bring your three-ring binder each day with notes and handouts easily accessible. A homework folder should also be used.
· Keep up with Labs and Assignments. Do your work as it is assigned. Place graded labs in your lab folder promptly to prevent losing them.
· Drink, Eat, and be Merry. Keep yourself hydrated and eat meals and healthy snacks. Get enough sleep to promote long-term memory and a good disposition!
· Ask Questions. Identify concepts that you do not understand and ask for help. Biology Study Club meets after school.
· Study!!! Review your notes, assignments, labs and projects to help you master each unit. Use strategies that work well for you such as: index cards, peer or parent quizzing, drawing pictures, chunking, rhyming, etc.
