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Welcome To Mrs. Cardellini's Biology Honors Class!: Room 709

This document provides information about Mrs. Cardellini's biology honors class. It introduces Mrs. Cardellini and her educational background. It outlines the major themes that will be covered, including cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and physiology. It compares the biology honors class to a regular biology class, noting it will be more challenging with a broader depth and more emphasis on assessments. It describes the assessment breakdown and lists online tools and tutorial center resources available to students.

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Welcome To Mrs. Cardellini's Biology Honors Class!: Room 709

This document provides information about Mrs. Cardellini's biology honors class. It introduces Mrs. Cardellini and her educational background. It outlines the major themes that will be covered, including cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and physiology. It compares the biology honors class to a regular biology class, noting it will be more challenging with a broader depth and more emphasis on assessments. It describes the assessment breakdown and lists online tools and tutorial center resources available to students.

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Welcome to Mrs.

Cardellini’s
Biology Honors Class!
Room 709
Who am I?
 University of California at San Diego
 General Biology, major

 Ethnic Studies, minor

 California State Fullerton


 Ryan Single Subject Credential
 Masters in Education Administration

 19 Years Teaching Experience, 14th year at LAHS

 National Board Certification

 Summer Internships: Pringle Genetics Lab, Stanford School of


Medicine (2013) and Applied Biosystems (2007)
 PTSA Wholistic Teacher Award (2012)
Major Themes Covered
in Biology Honors:
 Cell Biology
 Genetics

 Ecology

 Evolution

 Physiology
How does biology honors compare to
biology?
• More challenging text book
• Broader breadth and depth
• More emphasis on assessment
• More challenging labs, investigations, and
assignments
•At-home novel assigned, The Immortal Life
of Henrietta Lackes & The Hot Zone
Assessment
35% tests/quizzes
(usually 80%+ class average)

25% lab reports and


presentations

25% homework

15% final exam


Online Tools

 http://www.mvla.net/LAHS/Class/274-Cardellini-Lisa

 https://mvla.asp.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx?
page=default.aspx
Cardellini Page Found on LAHS
Website
Tutorial Center Resources
Tutors can help you with:
 Proofreading written assignments
For your Convenience:
 Understanding concepts  Word processing
 Completing homework assignments and Internet access
 Studying for tests computers
 Dictionaries ,
 Reviewing competency test material encyclopedias,
 Organizing materials reference materials,
 Textbooks,
 Practicing a language
AP/ACT/SAT prep
How do I find a tutor? books, calculators,
 Ask the tutorial coordinator office supplies
 Schedule an appointment. However,
drop-in is also welcome.
Hours are
 Look at the tutor schedule through links
above and posted in the Center – 8 am – 4:30 pm
locate a tutor whose schedule matches
your free time
 Look for the colored signs on the
tables– have a seat
BYOD

Visit my website for


articles discussing the
effectiveness of note
taking on lap tops.
Do you or does anyone
you know work in a field
related to biology?
Come share your
expertise!
It’s time for
your child to
be an
advocate for
themselves.

Learning more and getting in touch:
• [email protected] (did you get an
email from me, sent yesterday?)

• Preparation periods are 5th and 7th


• Grades are updated online
approximately every 2-3 weeks

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