Welcome to My Class!!
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Mrs. Erin Fortenberry teaches chemistry, advanced biology, and anatomy & physiology at North Pike High School. She has degrees from Tylertown High School, Southwest Community College, University of Southern Mississippi, and William Carey University. She has worked at several colleges and high schools. She is married with two children and enjoys traveling, photography, reading, and leading cub scouts. She provides her classroom syllabus which outlines rules, consequences, procedures, grading policies, and curriculum. She encourages students to see her if they need help and invites them to join a trip to Costa Rica.
Welcome to My Class!!
- 1. Mrs. Erin FortenberryAdvanced Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Chemistry
- 2. Education
- 3. Tylertown High SchoolGo Chiefs!!!
- 4. Southwest Community CollegeAssociate Arts Degree in Pre-MedicineGo Bears!!!
- 5. University of Southern MississippiBachelor’s Degree in Biology/Pre-MedicineGo Eagles!!!
- 6. William Carey UniversityMasters Degree in Secondary EducationGo Crusaders!!
- 8. Southwest Mississippi Community College, 1 year in Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of Southern Mississippi, 2 years in the Chemistry DepartmentSumrall Attendance Center, 2 yearsLawrence County High School, 1 yearNorth Pike High School, 6th year
- 9. Here at North Pike…Teach Chemistry, Advanced Biology, and Anatomy & PhysiologyScience Department ChairCoach the Science Olympiad TeamSponsor “The Geek Squad”
- 10. A few of my favorite things…
- 11. Family…HusbandRon Fortenberry, Assistant Principal at MHSMarried 9 years on August 4thChildrenJackson, 7 years old and 2nd Grade at NPEAnna Claire, “Ace,” 2 years old
- 12. Jackson…
- 13. Anna Claire…
- 15. HobbiesTravelingPhotographyReadingDelta Kappa GammaCub Scouts – Den Leader for Wolf DenTechnology!!!!
- 16. This is the most important piece of paper that you will receive…..DON’T LOSE IT!!!The Syllabus!!!
- 17. Classroom RulesBe on time!!!Bring your materials to class!Raise your hand if you have a comment or question!Keep your lab table/sink clean!Don’t turn on the water/gas unless told to.Pick up after yourself!!
- 18. Don’t touch anything on my desk without my permission!!!
- 19. ConsequencesFirst timeVerbal warning Second timeBreak detentionThird timeDiscipline referral and phone call homeFourth timeOffice referral and parent-teacher-principal conferenceSevere misbehaviorSent immediately to the officeLab misbehaviorSent immediately to the officeLoss of lab privilegesPossible zero for the lab
- 21. Bellwork and AgendaWhen you enter the classroom, go to your seat and copy your daily assignment and agenda for the day.
- 22. AbsencesCheck the “Handouts” basket for missed worksheets, etc.Check the “Graded Work” basket for papers given back.Ask a friend for any belloworks/agendas missed.See the teacher (AFTER CLASS) only if:You need to make up a test.There are no more handouts.You are confused!!!!
- 23. You are responsible for missed work!!I will not hunt you down to make up assignments!!I will give the amount of time designated by the student handbook to make up work!!Unexcused ABSENCES or TARDIES do NOT get to make up work!!!
- 24. The BELLIf the noise level gets too loud or I have an announcement, I will “ding” the bell on my desk.
- 25. Bad Weather/FireProcedures are located on the back of the door.
- 26. DismissalTHE TEACHER DISMISSES YOU…. NOT THE BELL!!Sit quietly in your desk until I tell you that you may leave.
- 27. Grading AssignmentsDaily work ClassworkHomeworkQuizzesMini-labsLabsTestsProjectsExtra Credit
- 28. 9 Weeks Grading ScaleTests/Major Labs 30%Classwork 15%Homework 15%Quizzes/Mini-labs 15%Exam 25%Total 100%
- 29. CurriculumMississippi Department of Education
- 31. Subscribe to Class Podcastshttp://jaguarsciteacher.podbean.com
- 32. Open Door PolicyCome and see me if you are falling behind…don’t wait until last minute!! I am available before school and at break. I will be happy to help you out! E-mail:JaguarSciTeacher@gmail.comPlanning Period: 3rd Block
- 33. Costa Rica!!!
- 34. Wanna go?If you’d like to go to Costa Rica in June, see me at break, and I will be GLAD to give you information about the upcoming trip!!!