• Welcome to Room 447.  Whether you are here as a Biology Student Investigator or a Yearbook Staffer, I am looking forward to working with you this year! I am a graduate of Harlem High School and Augusta University, with a degree in Biology. I did 5 years of graduate research at The Medical College of Georgia before beginning my teaching career here at ARC in 2007. I'm proud to be a career Musketeer. 

     

    Courses I teach: 

    Biology

    AP Biology 

    IB Biology Year 1

    IB Biology Year 2

    Journalism 

     

    I will be available for tutoring as needed by appointment before or after school. I am generally available most mornings from 7:45 - 8:10 and by appointment in the afternoons from 3:30 - 3:50, but check the tutoring schedule posted on the board in the classroom each week to see specific days I am available each week and to schedule a time to come for tutoring. 

     

    Remind Codes

    Text the correct code for your class to 81010

    AP Biology/IB Biology Year 1 (1st and 3rd Periods): @westhubap

    IB Biology Year 2 (2nd and 7th Periods): @westhubib

    Biology (5th Period): westhubbio

    Journalism (4th Period): westhubybk

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  • Science Fair Projects

    All High School science students are required to participate in scientific method and research investigations. Science Fair will be a component of that requirement that we will begin working on as we move through our year. Our standard scientific research processes will include designing investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing justifiable conclusions, and preparing presentations for communicating our findings. Science Fair work will be presented at our STEAM event later in the year. More info regarding Science Fair specifics will be provided once we get a few scientific investigations under our belt first semester. 
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  • Lab Safety Contracts

    Lab Safety Contracts must be completed, signed and returned to allow students to participate in hands-on lab experiences. Lab Safety is a top priority in our science classroom. Contracts will be provided at Open House and during the first week of school. Please ensure your student has returned their form so they will be ready to start working in the lab. A new form can be found here if needed: Lab Safety Contract
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  • Suggested Biology Supplies:

    3 Ring Binder 

    Some type of basic scientific calculator 

    Pens/Pencils

    Highlighters (4 colors)

    Index Cards 

    School Issued Laptop

     

     

     
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  • Katie West
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    Grade(s): 9-12
    Subject(s): Science 
     
    Degrees & Certifications:
    Bachelors of Science in Biology
    TAPP Teacher Certification
    Gifted Endorsement