ELL Language Arts 3-4 Course Syllabus
Instructor:
Katie Agee 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.
Course Content/Goals: In this course, students
will learn advanced concepts of the English language. 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.
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.
Supplies needed:
Students will need a three-ring binder in which to keep class materials,
a writing utensil and paper.
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 your student to be taken out of other courses on a very limited basis to be given this necessary testing.
Grading scale: See student handbook
Grading percentages: Tests/Quizzes: 20% of final grade
Daily
work: 40% of
final grade
Daily
journals 10% of
final grade
Self
Directed Readings 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.
Class Rules:
· Follow
the Rules of SHS
· Be
Respectful
· Be
Responsible
· Be
There – Be Ready
· Make
up work missed outside of class time.
· 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 also available
from
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: _________________________________________