Siloam Springs:
Jr. Girls -- Jessi Johnson- 17:30, Katie Conrad- 19:26 For some reason beyond me, the official times for these girls added 36 seconds. So we will go with the times posted above.
Sr. Boys -- Joey W.- 22:11.78 (76), Adam M.- 22:23.31 (82), Matt G.- 24:10.21 (99), Jordan B.- 24:43.99 (102), James B.- 25:25.12 (103)
For the first time in anybody's recent memory (drumroll please)... the Senior Boys beat three other teams: Van Buren, FS Southside, & Alma. Congrats guys.
Ecclesia:
Jr. Girls -- Jessi Johnson- 17:47, Kelsey Webb- 19:28
Jr Boy -- Jeff Frerking- 14:24
Sr. Boys -- Joey W.- 21:55, Matt G.- 22:12, Marcus P.-22:38, Zach S.- 23:27, Jordan B.- 24:17,
James B.- 25:03
Monday, September 28, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Elkins Invitational
This was a much flatter course than last week and times went down across the board (almost).
Adam Malone- 21:42.4, Joey Ward- 21:48.3, Matt Glenn- 22:16.6, Marcus Patterson- 22:51.0, Jordan Baumgardner- 26:59.2, James Baumgardner- 27:26.7
These Jr. High runners decreased their distance to 2 miles this week.
Jeff Frerking- 15:04.9, Jessi Johnson- 17:26.7, Katie Conrad- 20:24.0, Kelsey Webb- 23:14.0
Next week is at Ecclesia College. Should be a fun coarse. Parents, if you want to post comments feel free to become a member. Look down at the bottom of the right column.
Adam Malone- 21:42.4, Joey Ward- 21:48.3, Matt Glenn- 22:16.6, Marcus Patterson- 22:51.0, Jordan Baumgardner- 26:59.2, James Baumgardner- 27:26.7
These Jr. High runners decreased their distance to 2 miles this week.
Jeff Frerking- 15:04.9, Jessi Johnson- 17:26.7, Katie Conrad- 20:24.0, Kelsey Webb- 23:14.0
Next week is at Ecclesia College. Should be a fun coarse. Parents, if you want to post comments feel free to become a member. Look down at the bottom of the right column.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Battlefield Run Results
Here are the PGCC results from the Battlefield Run (9/5). These are not the official times, just the times from my stopwatch.
Adam Malone: 22:16, Joey Ward: 22:44, Matt Glenn: 23:04, Marcus Patterson: 23:31, Zach Schrock: 23:59, Jordan Baumgardner: 26:02, Jeff Frerking: 27:17, Delton Rhodes: 27:40, James Baumgardner: 27:41, Jessi Johnson 29:26, Kelsey Webb: 36:23
Mr. Johnson also finished right along side Jessi, and Joey's bro ran a 24:23.
Great job... especially considering that the course was wet and hilly.
Adam Malone: 22:16, Joey Ward: 22:44, Matt Glenn: 23:04, Marcus Patterson: 23:31, Zach Schrock: 23:59, Jordan Baumgardner: 26:02, Jeff Frerking: 27:17, Delton Rhodes: 27:40, James Baumgardner: 27:41, Jessi Johnson 29:26, Kelsey Webb: 36:23
Mr. Johnson also finished right along side Jessi, and Joey's bro ran a 24:23.
Great job... especially considering that the course was wet and hilly.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Tests & Projects
Okay here are the tests and our first project. Stay tuned for our projects on cell structures and genetic disorders.
- August 28 -- Unit 1 Test: The Nature of Science (Bio I & Pre-AP)
- September 11 -- Present Biome Powerpoints (Pre-AP) & Present Biome Posters (Bio I)
- September 18 -- Unit 2 Test: Ecology
- October 7 -- Unit 3 Test: Biochemistry (Bio I & Pre-AP)
- If I can create (or find) a good cell model project it will probably be due around the 14th or 15th.
- October 22nd or 23rd: Unit 4 / Nine Weeks Test: Cell Structure and Function / Comprehensive
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Pre-AP Syllabus
Pre-AP Biology Syllabus
2008 & 2009
Mr. Chandler (room 110)
1. Purpose: The purpose of this class is to give you a slightly more in depth survey of life science. Furthermore, the purpose of a pre-AP class is to prepare you for a college level biology course (either AP Biology in high school or Principles of Biology in college). We will examine subjects as small as basic molecules like water, as large as the entire biosphere (all the areas on Earth that contain life), and every level in between. This course is the only science course that is specifically required and the only science course with an end of course exam. Therefore, you must pass this course and you must either pass the EOC exam or go through remediation next year.
2. Rules: All of the rules from your student handbook will apply to this classroom. My classroom principals will be posted in several places around the room. These are intentionally broad and generally address how you are expected to act in this classroom. There are other rules which we will discuss on the first day of school. These rules address more specific behaviors such as texting/phone calls (yes, students have attempted to place phone calls during my class), wandering around the classroom, interrupting instruction, and throwing objects. These rules will be made clear. Generally, minor rules will be enforced with a “three strikes you’re out” policy. Major rules will be enforced according to the handbook.
3. Grades: This course is not weighted through any type of computer program. Tests are worth 100 points. Projects range from 40-100 points. Quizzes, labs, and article reviews range from 20-40 points. Class work and homework ranges from 5-20 points. Cheating (or letting someone cheat off of you) will earn you 0 points and a trip to the Assistant Principal. You will get the grade you earn – nothing more, nothing less.
4. Make-up opportunities: There will be dates throughout each quarter for you to re-take any test that you want. These will usually be Fridays. You will have to sign up for the test you would like to re-take by the afternoon before the re-take day. Re-takes will be given before or after school or during A lunch, not during class periods. Each quarter you will be allowed to drop two homework assignments. You will be allowed to choose which assignments to drop during the last week of that quarter.
5. Late work: Late work will be accepted for a week after the due date for half credit. After one full week that assignment will remain a zero. Excused absences will be handled according to your handbook.
6. Calendar: A basic calendar will be posted on my blog at pghsbio.blogspot.com. This blog can also be found in the faculty profiles on the high school website. This calendar will contain test dates, quiz dates, and due dates for article reviews and projects. Occasionally, homework assignments will be posted as well.
7. Contact information: Your parents can call me before or after school or during my prep period (8:55-9:45). They may also email me at dchandler@pgtigers.org. I will attempt to contact each of your parents throughout the year. I will also post important message on my blog: pghsbio.blogspot.com. Your parents are welcome to become a member and post messages as well. You (pre-AP students) will be required to become a member and post response to prompts throughout the year.
8. Labs/Activities: We will have lab activities on at least a weekly basis (except for the occasional shortened week). During these lab activities any behavior deemed as “horseplay” will result in a referral to the Assistant Principal. There are simply too many opportunities for injury during lab activities. Consider this your warning.
9. Materials: Each student will need the following:
A three-ring binder-2 to 3 inches
Notebook paper
Dividers (you need at least 4- you could split an 8 pack with someone else)
Blue or black ink pens or pencils
A colored ink pen for grading
A science related novel (you may get this from the library)
After the first quarter you will be penalized each day you come to class unprepared.
Your first homework assignment is to show me this syllabus by Friday with signatures from you and a parent.
2008 & 2009
Mr. Chandler (room 110)
1. Purpose: The purpose of this class is to give you a slightly more in depth survey of life science. Furthermore, the purpose of a pre-AP class is to prepare you for a college level biology course (either AP Biology in high school or Principles of Biology in college). We will examine subjects as small as basic molecules like water, as large as the entire biosphere (all the areas on Earth that contain life), and every level in between. This course is the only science course that is specifically required and the only science course with an end of course exam. Therefore, you must pass this course and you must either pass the EOC exam or go through remediation next year.
2. Rules: All of the rules from your student handbook will apply to this classroom. My classroom principals will be posted in several places around the room. These are intentionally broad and generally address how you are expected to act in this classroom. There are other rules which we will discuss on the first day of school. These rules address more specific behaviors such as texting/phone calls (yes, students have attempted to place phone calls during my class), wandering around the classroom, interrupting instruction, and throwing objects. These rules will be made clear. Generally, minor rules will be enforced with a “three strikes you’re out” policy. Major rules will be enforced according to the handbook.
3. Grades: This course is not weighted through any type of computer program. Tests are worth 100 points. Projects range from 40-100 points. Quizzes, labs, and article reviews range from 20-40 points. Class work and homework ranges from 5-20 points. Cheating (or letting someone cheat off of you) will earn you 0 points and a trip to the Assistant Principal. You will get the grade you earn – nothing more, nothing less.
4. Make-up opportunities: There will be dates throughout each quarter for you to re-take any test that you want. These will usually be Fridays. You will have to sign up for the test you would like to re-take by the afternoon before the re-take day. Re-takes will be given before or after school or during A lunch, not during class periods. Each quarter you will be allowed to drop two homework assignments. You will be allowed to choose which assignments to drop during the last week of that quarter.
5. Late work: Late work will be accepted for a week after the due date for half credit. After one full week that assignment will remain a zero. Excused absences will be handled according to your handbook.
6. Calendar: A basic calendar will be posted on my blog at pghsbio.blogspot.com. This blog can also be found in the faculty profiles on the high school website. This calendar will contain test dates, quiz dates, and due dates for article reviews and projects. Occasionally, homework assignments will be posted as well.
7. Contact information: Your parents can call me before or after school or during my prep period (8:55-9:45). They may also email me at dchandler@pgtigers.org. I will attempt to contact each of your parents throughout the year. I will also post important message on my blog: pghsbio.blogspot.com. Your parents are welcome to become a member and post messages as well. You (pre-AP students) will be required to become a member and post response to prompts throughout the year.
8. Labs/Activities: We will have lab activities on at least a weekly basis (except for the occasional shortened week). During these lab activities any behavior deemed as “horseplay” will result in a referral to the Assistant Principal. There are simply too many opportunities for injury during lab activities. Consider this your warning.
9. Materials: Each student will need the following:
A three-ring binder-2 to 3 inches
Notebook paper
Dividers (you need at least 4- you could split an 8 pack with someone else)
Blue or black ink pens or pencils
A colored ink pen for grading
A science related novel (you may get this from the library)
After the first quarter you will be penalized each day you come to class unprepared.
Your first homework assignment is to show me this syllabus by Friday with signatures from you and a parent.
Biology I Syllabus
Biology I Syllabus
2008 & 2009
Mr. Chandler (room 110)
Purpose: The purpose of this class is to give you a slightly more in depth survey of life science. We will examine subjects as small as basic molecules like water, as large as the entire biosphere (all the areas on Earth that contain life), and every level in between. This course is the only science course that is specifically required and the only science course with an end of course exam. Therefore, you must pass this course and you must either pass the EOC exam or go through remediation next year.
Rules: All of the rules from your student handbook will apply to this classroom. My classroom principals will be posted in several places around the room. These are intentionally broad and generally address how you are expected to act in this classroom. There are other rules which we will discuss on the first day of school. These rules address more specific behaviors such as texting/phone calls (yes, students have attempted to place phone calls during my class), wandering around the classroom, interrupting instruction, and throwing objects. These rules will be made clear. Generally, minor rules will be enforced with a “three strikes you’re out” policy. Major rules will be enforced according to the handbook.
Grades: This course is not weighted through any type of computer program. Tests are worth 100 points. Projects range from 40-100 points. Quizzes, labs, and article reviews range from 20-40 points. Class work and homework ranges from 5-20 points. Cheating (or letting someone cheat off of you) will earn you 0 points and a trip to the Assistant Principal. You will get the grade you earn – nothing more, nothing less.
Make-up opportunities: There will be dates throughout each quarter for you to re-take any test that you want. These will usually be Fridays. You will have to sign up for the test you would like to re-take by the afternoon before the re-take day. Re-takes will be given before or after school or during A lunch, not during class periods. Each quarter you will be allowed to drop two homework assignments. You will be allowed to choose which assignments to drop during the last week of that quarter.
Late work: Late work will be accepted for a week after the due date for half credit. After one full week that assignment will remain a zero. Excused absences will be handled according to your handbook.
Calendar: A basic calendar will be posted on my blog at pghsbio.blogspot.com. This blog can also be found in the faculty profiles on the high school website. This calendar will contain test dates, quiz dates, and due dates for article reviews and projects. Occasionally, homework assignments will be posted as well.
Contact information: Your parents can call me before or after school or during my prep period (8:55-9:45). They may also email me at dchandler@pgtigers.org. I will attempt to contact each of your parents throughout the year. I will also post important message on my blog: pghsbio.blogspot.com. Your parents are welcome to become a member and post messages as well.
Labs/Activities: We will have lab activities on at least a weekly basis (except for the occasional shortened week). During these lab activities any behavior deemed as “horseplay” will result in a referral to the Assistant Principal. There are simply too many opportunities for injury during lab activities. Consider this your warning.
Materials: Each student will need the following:
A three-ring binder-2 to 3 inches
Notebook paper
Dividers (you need at least 4- you could split an 8 pack with someone else)
Blue or black ink pens or pencils
A colored ink pen for grading
After the first quarter you will be penalized each day you come to class unprepared.
Your first homework assignment is to show me this syllabus by Friday with signatures from you and a parent.
2008 & 2009
Mr. Chandler (room 110)
Purpose: The purpose of this class is to give you a slightly more in depth survey of life science. We will examine subjects as small as basic molecules like water, as large as the entire biosphere (all the areas on Earth that contain life), and every level in between. This course is the only science course that is specifically required and the only science course with an end of course exam. Therefore, you must pass this course and you must either pass the EOC exam or go through remediation next year.
Rules: All of the rules from your student handbook will apply to this classroom. My classroom principals will be posted in several places around the room. These are intentionally broad and generally address how you are expected to act in this classroom. There are other rules which we will discuss on the first day of school. These rules address more specific behaviors such as texting/phone calls (yes, students have attempted to place phone calls during my class), wandering around the classroom, interrupting instruction, and throwing objects. These rules will be made clear. Generally, minor rules will be enforced with a “three strikes you’re out” policy. Major rules will be enforced according to the handbook.
Grades: This course is not weighted through any type of computer program. Tests are worth 100 points. Projects range from 40-100 points. Quizzes, labs, and article reviews range from 20-40 points. Class work and homework ranges from 5-20 points. Cheating (or letting someone cheat off of you) will earn you 0 points and a trip to the Assistant Principal. You will get the grade you earn – nothing more, nothing less.
Make-up opportunities: There will be dates throughout each quarter for you to re-take any test that you want. These will usually be Fridays. You will have to sign up for the test you would like to re-take by the afternoon before the re-take day. Re-takes will be given before or after school or during A lunch, not during class periods. Each quarter you will be allowed to drop two homework assignments. You will be allowed to choose which assignments to drop during the last week of that quarter.
Late work: Late work will be accepted for a week after the due date for half credit. After one full week that assignment will remain a zero. Excused absences will be handled according to your handbook.
Calendar: A basic calendar will be posted on my blog at pghsbio.blogspot.com. This blog can also be found in the faculty profiles on the high school website. This calendar will contain test dates, quiz dates, and due dates for article reviews and projects. Occasionally, homework assignments will be posted as well.
Contact information: Your parents can call me before or after school or during my prep period (8:55-9:45). They may also email me at dchandler@pgtigers.org. I will attempt to contact each of your parents throughout the year. I will also post important message on my blog: pghsbio.blogspot.com. Your parents are welcome to become a member and post messages as well.
Labs/Activities: We will have lab activities on at least a weekly basis (except for the occasional shortened week). During these lab activities any behavior deemed as “horseplay” will result in a referral to the Assistant Principal. There are simply too many opportunities for injury during lab activities. Consider this your warning.
Materials: Each student will need the following:
A three-ring binder-2 to 3 inches
Notebook paper
Dividers (you need at least 4- you could split an 8 pack with someone else)
Blue or black ink pens or pencils
A colored ink pen for grading
After the first quarter you will be penalized each day you come to class unprepared.
Your first homework assignment is to show me this syllabus by Friday with signatures from you and a parent.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Welcome...
Hello students, parents, & friends. Welcome to my blog. Hopefully this will be another means to communicate important information (test/project dates, what & when to study, links to powerpoints, assignments for absent (and forgetful) students, etc.) as well as interesting and entertaining stuff (articles and discussions about science and running, and links to cool websites). I plan on using this blog to update Bio I, Pre-AP Biololgy, and Prairie Grove Cross Country. I have to admit there will be a learning curve on my part. For example, it will probably be a week or two until I can get this linked to the PGSD homepage. So bear with me and I feel confident this will end up being a very useful tool.
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