English as a Second Language (ESL) Disclosure Statement

Teacher: Mrs. Ege1und Room: Al00 Phone: 452-4000 Contact Time: 2:30-3:15

Mission Statement:

The mission of the ESL class is to teach ESL students strategies for learning to read, write, and speak the English language..

Grading Policy

Grades will be determined on the points system, from in-class reading, activities, worksheets, assignments, quizzes, tests, notebooks (100 pts.), and learning log (100 pts.) , and at the end of the term the total points will be given a percent score as follows:

100% -94% = A 86% -84% = B76% -74% = C66% -64% = D

93% -90% = A-83% -80% = B-73% -70% = C-63% -60% = D-

89% -87% = B+79% -77% = C+ 69% -67% = D+59% and Below = F

Students will be expected to do all assignments given by the teacher and turn them in on time. If the student should be absent, THEY are RESPONSIBLE for getting the notes, assignments, handouts, etc. If for some reason you are absent on the day an assignment or a test is given and the absence is excused, he/she will have threedays for each absent day to make up the missed assignment or test during EO Hour or before and/or after school. Students should bring an excused absence slip from the attendance office. If a student is truant they will take a zero for any assignment or test that day. It will be the student’s responsibility to make sure all work or tests are made up.

Classroom Rules:

1.Students who are causing a disruption or hindering the learning of other students will be disciplined according to Fremont High School and Weber School District policies.

2. Each student should have a notebook (3 ring binder) with 8 dividers. The notebook is worth 200 points each quarter (100 pts. for all work completed during the term and 100 pts. for the learning log). The Notebook Policy is posted in the classroom.

3. Each student will be required to have a pencil (with an eraser) or pen, paper, a book of their choice, and their notebook at the beginning of each class period. These materials will be used daily and will not be provided.

4. Attendance: The current school attendance policy will be enforced. 98% of all work is done in the classroom.

It is vital that students be in class everyday. If the student misses 50% of the class periods (10 classes) they may not pass the course.

5. Participation: All students will be required to be in attendance and participate in class exercises and activities.

6. Assignments:

  1. Each assignment will have the following information on them or they will not be graded.

NAME: DATE:

CLASS PERIOD: ASSIGNMENT:

b. Unless specified, all assignments are the student's own work!

7.Citizenship and Attendance: The Fremont High School / Weber School District policies will be enforced.

8. Hall Pass: A student will be allowed to use the hall pass 4 times each term to make trips to the office, bathroom, or locker. Only one student at a time can use the hall pass.

Code of Conduct

A. Class will begin immediately after the bell rings. Please be in your seats to start your silent reading, and get ready to start your learning experience.

B. If you are tardy, PLEASE enter the class quickly and get in your seat immediately -DON'T DISRUPT THE CLASS

WITH A NOTICEABLE ENTRANCE.

C. Swearing, teasing, abusive language, blurting out (raise your hand to be recognized), creating a distraction, being out of your seat without permission, and asking questions that are inappropriate will result in citizenship point deductions.

D. There is only a classroom set of textbooks, please do not take them out of the classroom. Make arrangements with the teacher to use texts at another time. All textbooks and materials must be returned to the bookshelf or proper place before any students leave the classroom.

E. The clock just keeps time, it does not dismiss the class; I will dismiss the class.

STUDENTS WHO TREAT THE TEACHER AND OTHER STUDENTS WITH RESPECT WILL BE RESPECTED, therefore you are expected to treat people the way you want to be treated.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class

Class Period

Parents and students are encouraged to keep the Disclosure Statement and Course Outline. Please return this sheet with all the proper signatures to Mrs. Egelund. Make sure to include the date and current telephone number.

Student Name Date

Print Name

I have read the Disclosure Statement and understand the information included in it.

Parent / Guardian SignatureDateStudent SignatureDate

Home Telephone Number Work Telephone Number