Welcome to the McNeil ASL Website!

1. What is the late work policy?
2. I was absent or know I'm going to be absent. What should I do?
3. When are ASL Club meetings?
4. How can I contact my teacher?
5. How can I earn extra credit?
6. Is sign language universal?
7. Is ASL accepted at colleges & universities?
8. What are the classroom policies for ASL at McNeil?

What is the late work policy?

Language Other Than English (LOTE) Late Work Policy:
HOMEWORK/DAILY WORK:
- Due when called for to earn max. grade of 100
- One DAY late = max. grade of 70
- One CLASS late = max. grade of 50
- NO late work accepted after this.  = ZERO
*Parent contact and/or consequences if a pattern of late work 
exists.

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I was absent or know I'm going to be absent. What should I do?

As much as possible, try not to be out during ASL.  It's a visual 
language that requires your attendance.  

First and foremost, COMMUNICATE :)  Let me know via email that 
you will be out or are at home with the flu or... etc. I'll email 
you and let you know what you need to make up missing 
assignments and how to get caught up on information/signs you 
missed during class.  I can also set aside any handouts and email 
you the powerpoints from class.  Any assignment that was due the 
day you were out is due the day you return.

For PROJECTS:
- Performance based projects are DUE on due date.  Scheduled 
class time is set aside for your performance.  Realize that it's 
not like other classes where you simply "turn in" your 
project.... it's a performance!  Communicate with me immediately 
when you realize you'll be absent and we'll try to work something 
out if it was an excused absence.  An alternative may be assigned 
or a videotaped performance may be required.  

TESTS/QUIZZES:
-All tests and quizzes must be made up within ONE week of 
scheduled test/quiz day.  Plan to come in the FOLLOWING THURSDAY 
for the MAKE UP TEST.  Realize that make up tests/quizzes are 
very time consuming since I need to sign the test to you, so I do 
these as a group for all who missed once a week- Thursday before 
school and Thursday after school.
- After one week, test and quiz grades become a ZERO.

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When are ASL Club meetings?

TBA

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How can I contact my teacher?

The best way to contact me is through email- 


dawn_closson@roundrockisd.org  

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How can I earn extra credit?

By going to a Deaf event.  Check the "Deaf Events" page on this 
website.  

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Is sign language universal?

No.  ASL is used in the United States and Canada.  There are many 
sign languages all over the world- British Sign Language, French 
Sign Language, Swedish Sign Language, etc.

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Is ASL accepted at colleges & universities?

YES!  Check out this link to find out more information:  
http://web.mac.com/swilcox/UNM/univlist.html

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What are the classroom policies for ASL at McNeil?

Look under the "Handouts" link and find the "Policies, 
Procedures, & Tidbits" about ASL document.  There's a lot of 
information in there.

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