English Language Learners’ Class: Mrs. Rosson
Phone: (253) 566-5670 *1112 (Before and after school)
E-mail:
This year we will learn and improve on:
· New vocabulary
· Reading fluency
· Listening comprehension: teacher directions, conversation, media
· Grammar and Academic Writing: essay organization
· Self-reliability in ELL and other classes
You will practice dialogs, do research on specific topics, put together PowerPoint and give oral presentations, interview people and write a report, read media and have discussions and give reports about current events, use online resources and do online exercises.
Texts and other reading resources:
ELL curriculum “Shining Star” and eslreadingsmart.com
Non-fiction high-interest texts “The Wild Side”
Newspaper “News for You”
“English Grammar in Use”
“The Heinle Picture Dictionary”
“America’s Story”
“The History of Our World”
Behavior and course expectations:
When 1-minute warning bell rings, be in class, get ready, attention to the teacher
Follow CJH school rules:
Dress code: *School/professional looking clothes
*No tank tops, very baggy/low pants, offensive writing on shirts
No food, drink, gum or makeup in class
No electronics, weapons or other dangerous objects in school
CHS students ELL class expectations
Be on time: 1st , 3rd periods: with the bell
2nd, 4th periods: no later than 4 minutes after the bell
Homework:
Grades will be given for class work, homework, tests, and writing (journal, essays). Homework needs to be completed. Late homework will receive 50% credit.
Passwords:
1. School Computers: Login:______psw: ______(lunch#)
2. Check grades: www.upsd.wednet.edu=> to Family Access and Food Service
Login: ______psw: ______
3. UPSD ELL Reading website: welcome.ESLreadingsmart.com:
Login: user______psw:______
ELL Supply List Due: Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 (5 points)
To be organized and successful, you need:
· 1 spiral-bound notebook (journaling/handouts)
· Writing/notebook paper
· 2 pencils (#2)
· 1 red or purple pen for corrections
· Colored pencils or crayons
· 1 three-ring binder with dividers for 6 periods
· CJH/CHS Student Agenda (for writing down homework)
· A USB device (flash-drive) for saving computer work
ELL Parent Information Due: Fri, Sept. 6, 2013 (5 points)
Student name:______Period: ______
Please provide parents’ information, so I can contact them about school events: Back-To-School Night, Parent Conferences, ELL program updates.
Parent/ Guardian name: ______Cell:______
Home phone number: ______
E-mail address: ______
Speaking English: ______Home Language:______
Parent/ Guardian name: ______Cell:______
E-mail address: ______
Speaking English: ______Home Language:______
Do parents/guardians have access to the Internet and how often do they check grades online?
Have Internet: ______Yes / ______No
Check grades online: ___ Every day
___ 1 time / week
___ 1 time / month
___ 1 time / semester
Parent’s/Guardian’s signature: ______