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Mr. Houston
Classroom Environment
The science curriculum is selected to provide core understanding of essential knowledge to prepare students for further science study. Student learning is at the heart of this curriculum. Students will find the subject matter in the curriculum appealing and relevant to everyday life. Concepts appear in several different contexts, emphasizing the connected nature of the sciences.
Classroom Process
Working individually and collaboratively, students will do experiments, read, discuss, and write! Expect homework every day. This class requires a commitment from each student to prepare themselves outside of the school day. To be successful in this class requires active participation from each individual.
Expectations/Procedures
Student Responsibilities
• Arrive to class on time and be ready to work, with all necessary materials.
• Respect the right of the teacher to teach and the right of each student to learn.
• Take care of the furnishings and equipment in our classroom.
• No food or drink is permitted in the science classroom.
• No iPods or MP3 players during class time.
• No cell phones may be used during class time.
Schedule
Time Available For Parent Contact or Student Help
*Mornings By Appointment
*Tuesday Student Access Time (7:30 am-8: 30 am)
*Thursday Student Access Time (8:00 am-8:30 am)
*After School By Appointment (Available only 2nd Trimester)
*Best Time To Phone (1:00 pm-2:15 pm)
*E-Mail Best way to communicate with me
1st Trimester:
Period 1: Chemistry I
TAP: Freshmen
Period 2: Chemistry I
Period 3: Coordinated Science Gold
Trimester 2:
Period 1: Biology Crimson
TAP: Freshmen
Period 2: Biology Crimson
Period 3: Coordinated Science Gold
Trimester 3:
Period 1: Coordinated Science Gold
TAP: Freshmen
Period 2: Coordinated Science Gold
Period 3: Coordinated Science Gold
About Me
I am entering into my 13th year of teaching, but it will my 6th year here at University HS. I have a Master's in education from Seattle University and a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington.
I have taught AP and IB physics, chemistry, AP and regular biology, and freshmen science. For the school year 2008-2009, I will be teaching chemistry, biology, and freshmen science.
Also, I am the head soccer coach for both the boy's and girl's soccer teams. I will be entering my 7th year in this position. I hold a current USSF "B" coaching license.
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