- What's the grading policy?
- How is my participation graded?
- Do you offer after school help?
- Do I need a textbook for class?
- What are your expectations as regards behavior?
- Do I need to bring my agenda to class?
- Do I have to get tests, quizzes and orals signed?
- How is my oral grade calculated?
- Will you be at Back-to-school night?
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What's the grading policy?
I follow the grading policy established for World Language classes at this
level:
40% oral presentations and role-playing
40% written tests and quizzes
10% homework assignments
10% participation
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How is my participation graded?
As your teacher, one of my jobs is to encourage and motivate all of my
students to participate actively in my class. The more you participate and
take risks, the more comfortable you will feel in the target language. As a
means to help you and me
calculate your grade I will be giving out tickets (most of the time) that
you will keep. Every Friday we will tally them and every other Friday you
will participate in a raffle with great treats.
However, participation is not just raising your hand. I will also consider
if you listen attentively in class, if you are cooperative and respectful,
if you are on time to class and complete your work promptly.
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Do you offer after school help?
Yes. I stay after school on Wednesdays in room 1405. Please let me know in
class if you are planning to come.
NOTE: After school help is intended as a reinforcement of work that is
conducted in class, not as a fall back for lack of class attention and
participation.
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Do I need a textbook for class?
You will be receiving a textbook in the upcoming weeks but you will not need
to bring to class. You should keep it at home and you will have to use it
for homework and for reference and extra practice.
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What are your expectations as regards behavior?
I sum up my rules in one word: respect. Just like I am respectful of you, I
expect and encourage you to be respectful towards me, my class and all my
students. That includes listening to directions, raising your hand to speak,
being prepared for class and completing your work in time.
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Do I need to bring my agenda to class?
Yes, I can't emphasize this enough. As a student at Hammarskjold, you are
required to have the agenda with you at all times. Not only will I ask you
to record your homework there, but I will sometimes communicate with your
parents through it.
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Do I have to get tests, quizzes and orals signed?
Yes, you will have three days after you receive your graded tests or quizzes
to get them signed by one of your parents. This is an effective way of
helpinhg your parents monitor your progress in my class.
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How is my oral grade calculated?
First, there are oral presentations. You will be given directions in advance
and you will have time to practice with a partner. When you go up, however,
I may assign you a different partner so your presentation is more
spontaneous. You will not be allowed to have notes or scripts with you.
I also assess your work when you do pair work activities in class. I walk
round the room and listen to you conversation. I follow the TALK rubric, 10
points for Talking, 10 points for Accuracy, 10 for Listening and 10 for
being Kind. Being kind when communicating means being respectful of and
collaborating with your partner.
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Will you be at Back-to-school night?
I will be attending the sixth grade one on Monday, October 1st. I'm afraid I
won't be able to meet with the seventh grade parents but if you have any
questions please feel free to e-mail me or leave me a message at ext. 4583.
