ELL Language Arts 1-2 Course Syllabus

Stayton High School

Instructor: KatieAgee Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None Units of Credit: 1/2

Course Overview: This course is designed to give ELL students a greater grasp of the English language. Esta clase ensena Inglès.

Course Content/Goals: In this course, students will learn basic concepts of the English language including grammar, vocabulary, phonics, syntax and punctuation. Each student will be tested and placed according to his/her knowledge and grasp of the English language and will be guided in further instruction to increase individual skill. The goal of this course is to obtain fluent English proficiency. Cada estudiante tomará pruebas para determinar su proficiencia en la lengua de Inglès.

Course Materials: The primary texts for this class are Hampton-Brown High Point books for English Language Learner (ELL) students. I find new resources every day as I continually search for more materials to benefit the students. If an appropriate resource becomes available, I will send a notice home to students and parents. If any materials are objectionable to parents, alternate assignments may be provided. Please contact me at the number below. Las pruebas digan cual libro es mejor para el estudiante, y este libro es suyo para el semestre.

Supplies needed: Students will need a three-ring binder in which to keep class materials, a writing utensil and paper. Los estudiantes necesitan una carpeta de tres anillos, papel y un lapiz para esta clase.

Assessment:

In order to properly place and assess each student, it may be necessary to conduct testing individually by taking students out of their regular courses. This should not be so extensive as to hinder their success in other courses. Please note that by signing this syllabus you are allowing yourself (or your student) to be taken out of other courses on a very limited basis to be given this necessary testing. Para probar y valorar en inglés el estudiante estará ocaciones cuando necesito quitarlo de sus clases regulares. . Su firma en este papel da permiso por su estudiante participar en este programa.

Grading scale: See student handbook

Grading percentages: Tests/Quizzes: 20% of final grade

Daily work: 40% of final grade

Daily Journal 10% of final grade

Self Directed Reading 10% of final grade

Participation: 10% of final grade

Semester exam: 10% of final grade

 Major assignments for the semester: Available in this class: All of the major assignments above will qualify for CIM work samples.

Attendance/Tardies: Attendance in this class is vital to success. Excused absences will receive the same number of days as missed to make up assignments. Work missed from unexcused absences may be made up with special arrangements with parents or guardians.

Tardies-As per student handbook. A student is tardy when he or she is not seated and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.

Specific Class Rules/Behavior Expectations:

· Follow the Rules of SHS

· Be Respectful

· Be Responsible

· Follow Adult Directions

· Be There – Be Ready

· Make up work missed outside of class time.

· No Cell phones or hats in class (they will be confiscated and given to admin)

· Dress code will be strictly enforced (no low hanging pants, low cut tops, gang symbols, references to alcohol, drugs or sexual acts.)

Course Competencies for Class:

Career Related Learning Standards:

Office Hours:

I am available during that time to help students with individual questions that cannot be answered in regular class time. I am also available from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and from 3:00-3:30 p.m. each day.

SHS encourages parental involvement and comments. For that reason, I’m requiring that my students take this home and have it signed by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 769-2171, ext. 405. I can also be e-mailed at kagee@nsantiam.k12.or.us.

Please note that by signing this syllabus you are allowing your student to be taken out of other courses on a very limited basis to be given necessary placement testing.

Parent signature (Firma): __________________________________________

Student signature: _________________________________________