ESOL I – 2007-2008 School Year
Teacher: Ms. Balogh (770-521-7600, balogh@fulton.k12.ga.us)
Materials: Including, but not limited to:
English, YES! ($11.49)
Focus on Grammar Basic ($28.75)
Focus on Grammar Basic Workbook ($16.50)
Javier’s Dream ($13.95)
Shakespeare and Me ($13.95)
Case of the Disappearing Kidnapper ($13.95)
Ellis Computer Program
Overview: ESOL I is designed to teach English to students with no or very limited English skills. Activities will center around learning to read, write, listen and speak in English. ESOL I counts as an English elective for students.
Fulton County’s Grading Scale:
A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-70 F=69-0
Evaluation: Class work/Participation 35%
Projects 20%
Tests: 30%
Final Exam: 15%
All tests and other dues dates will be announced ahead of time. Work is expected to be turned in on time. Projects and compositions will be given a 10 point deduction for every day they are late and will NOT be accepted after five days from the due date. If a student is absent the day before a major assignment is due, the student is still responsible for turning the work in on time.
If a student is absent the day before a previously announced test, the student will be expected to take the test on the assigned day. If a student is absent on the day of a test, the test must be must be made up within 1 week of the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to see me on the day they return to school to arrange a time to make-up the test. In the even of an extended excused absence the student should make prior arrangements or email me to keep up with missed work.
For other make-up work, students will have to arrange a time to come in either before or after school to make up any work that requires use of video or audio cassettes or the computer programs.
Ellis: Ellis is a computer program that students can work on independently to learn English. It is especially useful in situations where there are students of many different levels of English in the same class. In this situation, the teacher may have some students of one level working on the computer program while she works with students of a different level – and then switch. If Ellis is used, test scores in the program will be averaged into the student’s grade with other tests.
Homework: Extra practice or an opportunity to finish an assignment not finished in class will be assigned as homework. Homework is expected to be completed and turned in on time. Failure to turn homework in on time will result in disciplinary action.
Recovery: Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. All recovery work is directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester. Recovery is available to students with a cumulative grade below 74% after a minimum of two (2) major grades. There will be only one recovery opportunity per failed major assignment or test. The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery. THE STUDENT MUST INITIATE THE PROCESS WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF A FAILING GRADE ON A MAJOR ASSIGNMENT/TEST.
CHS English Department Plagiarism Statement:
Plagiarism is the use of another’s words or ideas and the presentation of them as though they are entirely one’s own.
Acts of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:
1. Using words or ideas from a published source without proper documentation;
2. Using the work of another (e.g. copying another student’s homework, composition, or project);
3. Using excessive editing suggestions of another student, teacher, parent, or paid editor.
Plagiarism on any project or paper at CHS will result in a zero for the assignment and an Honor Code Violation. Unless directly stipulated by the teacher, collaboration on written work is not acceptable.
A note about what constitutes “excessive editing”:
Students learn to write well by writing well. Struggling independently through the writing process produces growth (as well as a certain amount of agony), and eventually the student’s own voice. When well meaning parents, siblings, tutors, or others contribute their own ideas, words, phrases, revisions, etc. to students’ writing, student writers miss the opportunity to achieve literary self reliance.
So, what is helping, but is NOT excessive editing? The answer is: questioning and cueing. For example—“Is this word strong enough? Interesting enough? Specific enough?” “Can you think of another word that means the same thing?” “Does this sentence seem awkward?” “What exactly do you mean here?” “I don’t understand what you are trying to say; can you say it more clearly?” “This sentence is interesting.” “That is a forceful verb; can you find one as forceful for that other sentence?” These kinds of questions and statements are powerful helpers, yet allow the students to think and write independently. Please help students to achieve their own voices and to develop their writing skills by allowing them to write and revise independently.
Computer Network Policy:
Unauthorized intrusion of computer networks is a major disciplinary infraction. Students are prohibited from:
1. unauthorized/unsupervised use of the computer network;
2. shelling-out to network directories;
3. adding software packages of any kind to the network;
4. causing damage to the network environment
Internet Access Guidelines:
Access to the Internet is available at CHS. It will be used only as a part of research in the academic area. We believe the Internet offers vast, diverse and unique resources to the community. Our goal in providing this service to you is to help promote educational excellence.
We at Chattahoochee H.S. firmly believe that the access to valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material inconsistent with the educational goals of Fulton County Board of Education. Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, and regional and state networks. In addition, the smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you are aware of the responsibilities you have. In general this requires efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the network resources.
Statements and/or information provided by the Internet's World Wide Web do not necessarily reflect those views held by CHS. Any information you gather from various World Wide Web sites while you are using the Internet is your sole responsibility. This is also true for any damages incurred. This includes loss of data, nondeliveries, or service interruptions caused by the Internet or by your own error(s) or omission(s). Chattahoochee High School, Fulton County Board of Education accept no responsibility for accuracy and/or quality of information obtained through the use of its Internet services.
Additionally, vandalism will result in immediate cancellation of privileges, disciplinary action and may result in school suspension and/or criminal charges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or any of the above listed agencies or other networks that are connected to the Internet provider. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. Moreover, you do not have permission to create "homepages," directories, or establish additional network addresses here at Chattahoochee High School.
I understand what is expected of me: ____________________________________ Date: __________
I understand what is expected of my son/daughter: __________________________ Date: __________
Please keep one copy for your records and have student return one copy to Ms. Balogh by Friday, August 17th.
