Disclosure on August 25, Monday

DISCLOSURE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE SURVEY

Instructor: Mrs. Duke 陳蘭芝老師                             Email: lduke@dsdmail.net Contact Times: M-TH 2:55PM-3:55pm                                                                                              Phone: 801-402-6800 Blog for Foreign Language Survey – http://www.sjhfls.blogspot.com

 

Course Description 課程簡介 :

In class this year we will focus on the introduction of 4-5 languages, Chinese, French, Japanese, and German, and maybe Spanish if the time is allowed. Students will learn about the countries where speak Chinese, French, Japanese and German. We will work individually, with partners, in small groups, and together as a class. It is important to attend class and participate every day. A blogger is built for students to review what we do in class. Please check often http://www.sjhfls.blogspot.com where there is the daily’s notes, test, videos, etc.

 

Course Objectives 課 程目標 :

One of the major goals in this course is --FUN IN LEARNING; LEARNING IN FUN. Students will be able to recognize the cultures and the basic greetings, numbers, animals, and calendars in the target languages.

 

Supplies 文具用品 :

Students should bring the following supplies to class everyday:

·          3-ring binder with 5 divided sections

·          notebook—120 pages

·          Lined Paper

·          Sharpened pencils & pens

·          Dry erase marker & rag

 

Academic Grading 成績計算 :

Class Participation 30%	Participation point --15 pts each day * = Extra points for extra effort/performance (+5pts) / = absent (-15pts) 人 = tardy (-5pts) c = not stay on task (-5pts) . = disruptive behavior (-5pts) ×= excused absence √= not speaking the target language (-5pts)
Quizzes & Assessments30%	(15% Proficiency & 10% Achievement) Tests are unannounced and cumulative
Projects & Presentations 20%	Cultural Powerpoint, Video Taping, Skits, Posters, Cards
Homework & Preparation 20%	H = no homework (-55pts) L = late homework (-10pts) W/O = no dry erase markers/rag (-5pts) P = no pencil/pen (-5pts) LP = no lined paper (-5pts)

Points from assignments, projects, presentations, unannounced tests and quizzes, and class participation will be totaled and the grade calculated by percentage (%) and a letter for grade will be given as followings:

 

A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-	D+	D	D-	F
94-100	90-93	87-89	83-86	80-82	77-79	73-76	70-72	67-69	63-66	60-62	0-59

 

Participation課堂參與:

15 points a day will be given for actively participating.  Students are expected to come prepared, speak Chinese, and participate.  Students will receive extra points if they are extraordinarily on task, participate, well-prepared, or speak the target language at least 90% of the class time.  In case of an absence, students need to ask for a copy of homework on their own or go to Mrs. Duke web page under the school website to retrieve the information and learn what is taught in class at absence. MAKE SURE your name is on the homework and assignment sheets.   If a student is sick, they can do this at home on the day they are missing, or if they know they will miss class, they can prepare this assignment ahead of time.

 

Make-up Work/Homework 補交作業/家庭作業:

Assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the day that they are due.  Students will have one week (per absence) to make up worked missed for an excused absence.  However, because of the nature of a foreign language class, some assignments will be impossible to make up---even if the absence is excused.  Late work may be accepted but only 10% of the points will be deducted.  In order to really learn to speak Chinese, students need to listen to and read in Chinese whenever possible.  Practice the language whenever and where ever possible!!!

 

Pass通行證:

No pass will be given to go to the locker, the office, the restroom, or to get some drink. HOWEVER, you may earn the tokens by extra participating in class.

 

Extra Credit 額外分數 :

Students should take advantage of this opportunity when it occurs, in case the need for extra credit arises at the end of the term. Unused “pass” may be turned in at the end of the term for extra credit.

 

Citizenship Grading 道德成績 :

School policy will be followed. The student’s citizenship grade will be based on the following:

 

Honor	Good	Satisfactory	Need to Improve	Unsatisfied
No tardy	1 tardy	2 tardy	3 tardy	4 tardy
100% participation	80% participation	70% participation	50% participation	less 50% participation
100% stay on task	80% stay on task	70% stay on task	50% stay on task	Less 50% stay on task
100% respectful	80% respectful	70% respectful	50% respectful	Less 50% resepectful

A tardy can be made up by not being late consequently for 5 days or come after school to clean whiteboards for consequently for 5 days.