Welcome to Mr. Baker's class!

Any information you need for class should be found on this page. If you cannot find something, please send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as I see it. Thanks!


Contact Information:

Room 114

email: david.baker@ssdcougars.org

phone: (610) 938 - 6114

Email is the best way to contact me since I can check it throughout the day and can respond quickly. Phone calls are directed to voicemail during the school day and will be returned during my prep period or after school. Please specify on the returned syllabus the best time to call.


Class Expectations:

  • Behave as a contributing member to our classroom community on a daily basis.
  • Be on time for class. Lateness will result in an after school detention for amount of time late.
  • Respect other people and their belongings. That includes your teacher and school.
  • Return materials where you found them and please ask permission to use materials in the room.
  • Behave in a safe manner in the classroom and the lab.


Absences:

CP Biology students: When you are absent, you are encouraged to move ahead in the level you are working. If you are ready for a quiz or a battle (test), use your absent day to review so you can take the assessment when you return.

AP Environmental Science students: When you are absent, you will find any missed work either on Google Classroom or given to you the next day you are in class. Most work is turned in so be sure to complete and turn in your absent work by the due date. If you are absent for a quiz or a test, you will need to come after school to take it. The assessment should be made up within a week of returning to school.


Extra Help:

Students may always come by for extra help, and I encourage them to do so as soon as possible so that they do not fall behind. I am here in the afternoon every day for extra help. I am here in the morning for a short period of time for quick questions, as well.

Please let me know if you plan on coming by for extra help so I can plan accordingly.


Needed Materials:

You will need the following materials for this class:

  • Notebook or loose-leaf for notes
  • Binder with dividers for any handouts and notes
  • Pencil or pen
  • Laptop and charger
  • Earbuds or headphones that work with the school issued laptop
  • Sneakers or closed toe shoes on lab days***


Tips for Success:

  • Keep up with the work when it is assigned - Time management is key in school and in life!
  • Ask questions! A lot! The more you ask, the more I know what I need to focus on to give you a good grasp on the material being covered.
  • Review your notes and other materials regularly. CP Biology has a cumulative exam (the Keystone) so keeping up with both new and old material will be extremely beneficial.