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COURSE  DESCRIPTIONS

 

ESL 2  &  ESL  5 

This year we will be studying a variety of genres that can help us understand ourselves and the world around us.  We will focus on developing and strengthening reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through a variety of texts.

 

ESL Writing 2

Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will continue to be developed and strengthened throughout the year. Focus will be placed on informal and academic writing and being able to converse in the target language.

 

 

 

GRADING

 

CLASS GRADING 

45% Tests & Quizzes

30% Classwork/Homework

25% Class Participation & Preparedness

 

 

 

West New York School District's Grading Policy:

A+ 100-97

A  96-93

A- 92-93

B+ 89-87

B  86-83

B- 82-80

C+ 79-77

C  76-73

C- 72-70

D  69-65 

F  64 and below

 

 

 

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

  

MAKE-UP WORK

Please be advised students are responsible to make up any assignments and notes missed from any absence not medically excused.  Tests are announced in advance.  Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.  Therefore, if a student is absent during a test/quiz day, the student will make up the missed assessment upon their return.

 

I am available for students who need extra help with one-day advance notice.  Just let me know in person or send an email to schedule an appointment.

 

Academic Honesty

All students are expected to follow MHS policy concerning cheating and plagiarism.  Please refer to the current MHS student handbook for clarification.

 

Cell Phones & Electronics

Cell phones are not permitted for use during class/instructional time.   Please refer to the current MHS student handbook for clarification.

 

Chromebooks should be fully charged before arriving to school each day.

  

Classroom Rules

 1. Be on time.   

 2. Be prepared.

 3. Be respectful.                   

 4. Be responsible

 

Class Supplies

1-Subject Composition notebook 

Pen/Pencil (must have daily)

Textbook/Workbook (provided to you)

Chromebook (provided to you - must have daily)