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ELD 2 (Period 2)

Course Description

SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

ELD 2

2021-2022

 

  1. Name and Contact Information:

Ms. Maria Villagomez- Greenfield High School- 831-674-2751- [email protected]

 

  1. Course Objectives; Based on the Common Core Standards:

Students will be able to:

  • Learn basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Read and comprehend multiple genres (fiction and nonfiction).
  • Write routinely over short time frames.
  • Build academic language.
  • Build language constructs and fluency.

 

  1. Course Description:

This is a double-period beginning course in second language acquisition, designed for students who are learning the English Language and need growth in conversational and academic language.  It sets the foundations by teaching basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and pronunciation through the use of level-appropriate materials.  In this course we will be utilizing Edge materials, level A.

 

  1. Classroom Code of Conduct: Behavioral expectations
    •     Expectations: The student will adhere to all school rules and district policies as summarized in the Parent handbook.
    •     Basic Classroom Rules:
    • Be On Time!! You must be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
    • Be Prepared. Bring required materials to class every day.
    • Be Respectful. Show respect to everyone and everything.
    • The Teacher dismisses the class; NOT THE BELL.
    •     ELECTRONIC DEVICES will be monitored during class. We will be using the surfaces for TEAMS and other classwork. Please keep your phones, ipods, mp3 players, PSPs, etc in your backpack, purse, or pocket during class time.  If cell phone use becomes a problem; teacher will confiscate devices and turn them in to administration.
    •     Food or drink: A personal water bottle is allowed in class. There is NO sharing of food or drink items in class.
    •      Each student gets THREE passes per semester. Please use your passes wisely and only for emergencies. Students needing medical accommodations must have a doctor’s note turned in to school office. The office will communicate with teachers and note on the student’s file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Grading Scale:

Administrative Regulation (AR) 5121 (a)

Grades for each grading period as follows:

A         (90-100%)        Outstanding Achievement                     4.0 grade points

B          (80-89%)         Above Average Achievement                3.0 grade points

C          (70-79%)         Average Achievement                          2.0 grade points

D         (60-69%)         Below Average Achievement                1.0 grade points

F          (0-59%)           Little or no Achievement                         0 grade points

I                                   Incomplete                                              0 grade points

 

An Incomplete shall be given only when a student’s work is not finished because of illness or other excused absence.  If not made up within six weeks, the Incomplete shall become an F.

 

Parents have the ability to monitor student progress through TEAMS and the Aeries parent portal.  See office for details.

 

Board Policy 5121 (b)

Effect of Absences on Grades:

If a student misses class without an excuse and does not subsequently turn in homework, take a test, or fulfill another class requirement which he/she missed, the teacher may lower the student’s grade for nonperformance, based on the value of the missed assignment.

The Board believes that 5 unexcused absences per grading period constitute excessive unexcused absences.  Students with excessive unexcused absences may receive a failing grade and not receive credit for the class (es).

Students and parents/guardians shall be informed by the teachers if class credit is withheld due to excessive unexcused absences. Each time an unexcused absence occurs the student and parent/guardian shall again be notified of the district’s policy regarding excessive unexcused absences. When a student has 4 unexcused absences a phone call and/or meeting will be arranged by the teacher with the parent/guardian.

  1. Assessments/Assignments: Currently planned, but subject to change based on the

                                                      needs of the students.

            Students will: 

Write sentences, paragraphs, and essays.  Read selections from texts and articles.  Students will learn grammar through the use of Daily Oral Language and grammar workbooks.  Students will learn vocabulary and practice speaking on a daily basis.

           

            Novels we may cover:  The Circuit, Parrot in the Oven, Novio Boy

 

All writing assignments will demonstrate knowledge of ELD standards and work towards the Common Core Language standards.

 

 

 

 

  1. Special Circumstances:
  1.       Late or missing work- Any late work accepted will receive a grade reduction. You will NOT receive full credit.
  2.       Plagiarism and cheating- Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive an F for that assignment and will be referred to the office.

 

  1. Class Expectations – Level of Rigor:

To succeed in ELD students are expected to:

  1.       Complete all assignments in a timely manner
  2.       Seek help from the teacher when needed
  3.       Communicate any special needs as they arise
  4.       Be responsible for monitoring your grade
  5.       Practice speaking, listening to, reading and writing the English language

 

  1. Materials Resources Provided:
    1.       EDGE curriculum
    2.       System 44 software
    3.       English Handbook
    4.       Side by Side Curriculum
    5.       Computers and printers are available in the library before school, during lunch and after school.
    6.       Internet Agreement
    7.       Assigned novels

 

(Effective 7/1/12)