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2019-2020

Dear AP Biology Parent/Guardian,

Welcome back to another school year!! I hope that you and your child had an awesome summer and are excited for the new school year to begin. My name is Susan Wolodkowicz and I will be your son/daughter’s AP Biology teacher at Seminole high School.

AP Biology is an exciting and applicable course of study. According to College Board, “AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes —energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.”

A high school transcript that indicates successful work in AP Biology distinguishes a student when applying to colleges and universities. AP Biology is well recognized internationally for its academic rigor, development of high-level thinking skills, and the kind of academic commitment and dedication required of college students.

To help your son/daughter be successful throughout the school year and on the AP exam (Monday May 11, 2020 at 8:00am), please encourage your child to follow these guidelines:

• Read the textbook (Campbell Biology in Focus 2nd Edition) chapters daily.

• Check my website daily @ .

• Take detailed notes during classroom discussion.

• Keep their interactive notebook up-to-date and organized.

• Become an independent and pro-active learner; be prepared to ask questions.

• Spend time on Biology at least 3 nights/ week.

• Read, Read, Read, Study, Study, and Study.

• Attend and be active during every class.

• Find a study partner or two.

• Attend extra-help as needed.

• Turn in all assignments on time.

• Re-assess as needed but do NOT fall into the trap of not studying for tests.

• Consider purchasing review workbook(s) such as 5 Steps to a 5 AP Biology 2019 by Anestis & Ploeger Cox.

Additional Information

• SHS Open House: Wednesday August 28th

• My Email: wolodkoiwczs@

• Lab Fee: A lab fee of $20.00 will be collected for consumables related to required AP labs

• My Website:

• Remind: Parents are welcome to join the AP Biology Remind by texting “To” 81010. “Message” @22kd46

Please return the bottom portion of this page by Friday, August 16th.

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Student Name: (Print) _________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name (Print): __________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone # _______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email Address: __________________________________________________________________

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