Ms. DePhillips
Syllabus – Conversational English
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Course Overview:
This class is intended to help students improve their English language skills with a focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking in the class room and for everyday purposes.
Extra Help:
I am available in Room 300 until 3:15 for extra help. If possible, let me know in advance if you are coming.
Textbooks:
Side by Side Plus – Molinsky & Bliss
50 Common Errors – Bob Marsden
Grading Policy:
40% – Class Participation
25% – Class Work
15% – Homework
20% – Quizzes / Special Assignments
Class Materials:
The following materials are required on a daily basis:
1. The textbook (covered)
2. Pens (not pencil)
3. Notebook or Binder (for notes and assignments)
Recommended:
-A translator
-An English dictionary
The consequences for being unprepared for class are:
1st time (each quarter): warning
2nd time (each quarter): 1 point off of class participation grade
3rd time (each quarter): 2 points off of class participation grade
4th time & after (each quarter): detention and 2 points off of class participation grade
Lateness:
The consequences for lateness to class are:
1st time (each quarter): warning
2nd time (each quarter): 1 point off of class participation grade
3rd time (each quarter): 2 points off of class participation grade
4th time & after (each quarter): detention and 2 points off of class participation grade
Homework Policy:
As per school policy, homework will be assigned on a regular basis. Homework assignments turned in late will not receive full credit.
Most homework assignments will be graded using the following scale:
10 (100 %): Assignment is complete and shows thought and effort.
7 (70%): Assignment is almost complete and/or shows a lack of thought and effort.
5 (50%): Assignment is attempted but not completed.
0: Assignment not attempted at all.
Make-up Work:
Class Work and Homework:
- Class work and homework must be made up within two days of returning to class after an absence.
- In the case of an extended absence (three or more days) see me to set up a deadline to complete the work.
Tests and Quizzes:
- Tests and quizzes missed due to an absence must be made up within two days of returning to class.
- Tests and quizzes need to be made up before or after school, not during school hours.
- If you are in class when a test or quiz is announced, you are required to take that quiz or test on the day that it is given, regardless of absences that occurred in between.
- In the case of an extended absence (three or more days) see me to set up a deadline to make-up a test or quiz.
