PHS

Physical Science, Foundations of Biology, Genetics, and Scientific Literacy

Ms L. Nobles

lnobles@pearlk12.com

About Me

I am beginning my twenty-second year of teaching. I have taught first grade self-contained, 6th grade IBMYP Mathematics and Science, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology I, Biology II, Introduction to Biology, Genetics, Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Biology, Scientific Literacy, S.O.A.R., and Biomedical Research. I will tutor any student that needs additional instructional time as long as the student is constructively cooperating in all classroom activities. Tutoring and test make-up times will be before school 7:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and during BRAVO 8:15 am – 8:32 am Thursday.

Classroom Expectations

Excellence is expected. There are four Golden Rules for my classroom: Rule # 1: Results and responsibilities not excuses; Rule # 2: Respect others and their belongings; Rule # 3: Be here on time with materials and work while you are here; and Rule # 4: Keep your work area clean at all times. Consequences for breaking rules: 1st verbal warning, 2nd moved to alternate seat, 3rd parent contact and before school detention or after school detention, 4th office referral. If a student severally disrupts other students, he or she will be immediately removed from my room and referred to administration. To define Rule #1 more clearly, I do not accept excuses for sleeping, missing deadlines, or not making-up work including tests missed during an absence for any reason outside of the allotted time in the handbook. Students are advised to check CANVAS for work. (1 day missed: 2 days to make-up work; 2 days missed: 4 days to make-up work; 3 or more days missed: 5 days to make-up work. A student will receive a zero for any uncompleted work not submitted to the teacher under the predetermined formula. No student work will be accepted after the deadline.) Once issued to the students, all students are required to bring their charged MacBook each day. No cell phones will be used in class. Cell phones used in class will be collected and submitted to a grade appropriate principal. See the handbook for consequences. If a student has excess restroom needs, please have a doctor's note on file in the nurse's office. If a student misses more than 8 days in a year-long course, he or she is in danger of losing credit for the course. I strongly feel students need to be present for optimal instruction.

Classroom Requirements

Physical Science and Foundations of Biology count for one of the four science credits needed for graduation. We will cover a vast array of topics in short periods of time in order to accomplish all course requirements. I hold the students, as they are the ones who are enrolled in my class, accountable to complete and pass assignments and tests. Materials needed for my class are a fully charged computer, binder or 4 (one for each term) paper folders with pockets and prongs, plenty of loose-leaf paper, head phones (, and writing utensils. Daily agendas are listed on my board and CANVAS.

I encourage all parents/guardians to contact me on any matter concerning their child. Please let me know if you prefer not to receive emails or texts. My email address is lnobles@pearlk12.com. I am ready for an excellent year together!

Respectfully,

Ms. L. Nobles