ESOL Course Syllabus

Instructor: Kelly, B.

Contact Information: Room 1428, ext. 6192

 

Course Objectives:

 

This course will provide students with reinforcement and support for their academic classes. The main objective is to ensure that students are keeping up with assignments, avoiding zeros, and passing all academic classes. Students will also practice for EOC’s, SLO’s, and the GHSWT using online websites.

 

Methods of Instruction:

 

Direct instruction will be provided through whole group, small group, and individually.

 

 

Essential Question:

 

The use of “Essential Questions” is a strategy designed to activate the student’s attention and focus toward the purpose of a lesson, unit, or course. These questions relate to what knowledge or skill(s) a student should obtain during the instruction. The overall Essential Question for this course is: How can I better prepare myself and improve my study skills to become a better student and perform successfully in my academic classes?

 

 

Student Expectations and Responsibilities:

 

1. It is very important that students report to class on time and have all necessary materials each day. This includes their textbooks, homework, make-up work, notebooks, paper, and writing utensil.

 

2. Students should at all times be respectful of the learning of others and not be disruptive to classmates or the teacher.

 

3. Students are expected to participate and be actively engaged in working on assignments, as class participation is a major part of the grade for this class.

 

4. Regular attendance is vital to the learning process, especially since we are operating on a block schedule. It is a student’s responsibility to make up work within the school guidelines.

 

5. Students should follow all rules and classroom procedures, and show respect towards their peers and teacher at all times. Discussion of details of classroom procedures and example of situations will take place between teacher and students so that expectations are clear.

 

 

Infinite Campus

 

If both parent and student do not have an account set up on Infinite Campus, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible. This allows both of you to have access to your child’s grades in all of his/her classes. You will be able to keep track of progress and areas of academic weakness.

 

 

Grading

 

40% Organization (recording homework in agenda, notebooks organized, backpack clean)

 

40% Class Participation (working on assignments in class, participating in discussions)

 

20% Final (ACCESS TEST SCORE)

 

 

Study Sessions/Tutoring/Conferences:

 

I am available after school most days if a student requires extra help for or his/her classes. Students staying after school should have transportation arrangements made in advance. I am available for conferences by email, phone, during my planning period, or after school.

 

 

*Academic Instruction can change without notice due to last minute events or unforeseen situations.