Park View High School

Advanced ELL

Syllabus 2016 – 2017

Norhan Fillo

Course Description:
Advanced English Language Learners (ADV ELL)Grades 9-12 English Credit: 1
In this course, Proficiency Level 3 ELL students engage in the four language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) around a variety of topics and themes as they refine their academic English.
Curriculum Objectives:
Students will be able to:
-Read and analyze a wide variety of genres.
-Produce writing that is clear, organized and mechanically correct.
-Continue to develop academic vocabulary.
-Develop a thorough understanding of the research process.
Course Outline by Quarter:
See last page.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be based on the following items:
  • Classwork: approximately 20%
  • Test: approximately 30%
  • Quizzes: approximately 25%
  • Projects: approximately 25%
No one assignment shall count for more than 15% of a student’s final grade.
Retake Policy:
Students can meet with teacher to discuss retakes/multiple efforts opportunitiesfor process activities (applied practice activities, quizzes, etc.).The purpose of this is for students to demonstrate an understanding of these skills and activities prior to a larger/extended assignment or test.
Grading Scale:
A+ 98-100 / B+ 87-89 / C+ 77-79 / D+ 67-69 / F 59 and below
A 93-97 / B 83-86 / C 73-76 / D 63-66
A- 90-92 / B- 80-82 / C- 70-72 / D- 60-62
Classroom Procedures and Expectations:
-Come to class prepared and on time.
-Come to class with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
-Be respectful.
BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology):
Personal and school-issued devices (including cell phones) are to be used only for academic purposes in the classroom.
Materials:
-Binder
-Loose-leaf paper
-Composition notebook
-Binder dividers (5)
-Pencils
Teacher Contact Information:
Feel free to email me at: at any time. You can also reach me at the school phone number: (571) 434-4500. If I am unable to speak on the phone at the time of your call, I will return your call within 24-48 hours.
Extra Help:
I am available before school by appointment only. I am also available after school from 4pm-5pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. (Activity buses will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.)
Late Work Policy:
All work turned in late will be graded at full value if preapproved by teacher. Late work that has not been preapproved by teacher will receive a 10% deduction.
Make-up Work Policy:
Whenever a student is absent, whether an excused or unexcused absence or a suspension absence, if the principal requires make-up work, a reasonable amount of time, consistent with the length of the absence, will be given the student to make up the work missed. Upon return from absence, the student is responsible to initiate immediate action to make up the work. Upon such request of the student, the teacher is responsible to provide assignments, tests, and other work that must be made up and to inform the student clearly when make-up work for which grades will be given is due. Failure to complete such make-up work within the time allowed will result in a failing grade for those assignments, tests, or other work. Make-up work turned in within the time allowed will be graded on the same basis as other work.
In other words…
It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for the work they missed when he or she is absent. The student must complete the make-up work by the new due date that the teacher gives.
Academic Honor Code:
Park View’s goal is to promote a community of trust that will enhance student achievement and learning. Students who accept responsibility for their own academic integrity learn and take pride in genuine achievement. As members of the Park View community, we are dedicated to honesty, integrity, and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. The Park View Honor Code represents expectations of behavior that are aligned with effectively preparing community members for success in a global society.
The Park View Honor Council oversees all Honor Code violations. Students have the right to appeal any violations, as long as their appeal is submitted to the Honor Council within seven calendar days of violation notification.
The entirety of the Honor Code can be found on the PVHS homepage under Site Shortcuts and/or Our School at:
In other words…
Park View expects students to complete work without outside help, unless the teacher gives permission for extra assistance. The Park View Honor Code Council is responsible for consequences if a student is found to have violated the honor code.