ESH 063 – Level 3                                            Bellevue Community College 7260

 

Everybody’s Schoolhouse

 Fall Quarter 2004

 

 

Teacher’s name:      Blythe León

Phone Number:      206.841.8148

        E-mail:         bleon@bcc.ctc.edu

          Office:          R-130

Office hours:          Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and by appointment

                             I have time to help you.  We can talk in the evening after class. 

                             Call me if you need anything. 

Class Schedule

          Dates:          Tuesdays and Thursdays,  September 27th to December 15th

          Time:           7:30 pm – 9:20 pm

          Place:           Stevenson Elementary School, Portable #3

 

Outcomes

This quarter you will:

  1. make learning goals for reading, writing, speaking and listening;
  2. begin a conversation, talk about yourself, introduce others, respond to others and end a conversation;
  3. describe a place with basic vocabulary and grammar;
  4. give an excuse if you have to miss class;
  5. practice the rhythm and ‘music’ of English in order to speak clearly;
  6. use common English spelling rules;
  7. fill out a credit card application;
  8. identify US measurements and abbreviations (for example, inch=in.)
  9. write and edit a paragraph about goals, daily routines, and personal history;
  10. practice using simple present, simple past, and future tenses; clauses with because; and comparative and superlative forms of adjectives;

 

Community

Every student is different, but we are like a family.  We learn from each other, so we need to listen carefully.  We don’t talk when others are talking, and we use kind words when we do talkl.  We do not laugh at each other, but we do have fun and work hard together.  We are like a soccer team; we help each other so that we win!  If you do not act like a good team player, you will have to leave the room.  

 

Supplies

Our book is called Stand Out:  Student Book 1 (2002).  The authors are Stacy Lyn SABBAGH and Rob JENKINS (Heinle and Heinle, Boston.  ISBN 0-8384-2214-4).

 

The bookstore at BCC sells the book.  This quarter, the bookstore is in D-104. 

We use the book in class and for practice at home, so you need to buy your own.   

I give many papers for homework and for practice in class.  You need a notebook or a folder to store your handouts and classwork.  Come prepared to class with completed homework, your notebook, pens, pencils and paper. 

 

If you bring a cell phone to class, please turn it off or turn the volume down.  It is not polite to talk on the phone during class.  If there is an emergency, be quiet and go outside to talk.

 

Folders

Some important papers stay in your folder all the time.  Do not adjust the bracket in your folder.  When I ask you to turn homework in, put it in your folder. 

Circle your attendance each day.  Write one sentence about our work or what you learned.  For example:  Today we played a game in groups. 

 

Homework

You must practice at home if you want to speak English.  Do your homework and put it in your folder.  I will write on it:

          4 or +          Excellent.  No mistakes. 

          3 or ü+       Good.  1 or 2 mistakes. 

          2 or ü          Okay.  Practice more.

          1 or ü-         Too many mistakes!  You need to work harder. 

After I mark your paper and put it in your folder, take it out and put it in your notebook.

 

Progress

You need to make progress to stay in class.  Progress means that your English is better; you can speak more, understand more or write more English.  To make progress:

1.      Come to class.

2.      Listen to the teacher.  Listen to other students. 

3.      Do your work in class.  Work with your group.  Talk with your partner.

4.      Take the tests in class.

5.      Do your homework.

6.      Speak English when you are not at school. 

You can stay at this level for 3 quarters.  No progress = No class next quarter.  Tell me if you have a problem.   

 

Attendance

Be on time.  Come to every class.  If you miss 3 days, you cannot come back to class next quarter.  Not in class 3 days = no class next quarter

When there is an emergency and you cannot come to class, call me at 206.841.8148.  If you cannot come to class anymore, tell me; it is very important!

 

Students attending ESL classes at Bellevue Community College are expected to make significant and sustained academic progress for their program and level.  If academic progress, as defined in the program, is not met, students may not continue in the program.  Academic progress is determined by the teachers based on classroom work, tests (including CASAS pre and post test), demonstration of competence on performance tasks and attendance.  Students will be informed near the end of the current quarter that they need to improve their performance or they may not be offered enrollment in future classes.  Students are limited to three quarters at the same level in the program.  Any student who needs at additional quarter must write a request to the Program Chair.  The request must include the reason why additional time is needed.  The program chair will review the request and either accept or deny it.  Students with verified and documented educational disabilities must demonstrate the same progress as other students with reasonable accommodations, such as additional time.  Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to meet with the Disability Support Services (DSS) office, room B233-G (telephone 425.564.2498) or TTY 425.564.4110), to establish their eligibility for accommodation.  The DSS office will provide each eligible student with an accommodation letter.  Students who require accommodation in class must review the DSS accommodation letter with each instructor during the first week of the quarter.  Students with mobility challenges who may need assistance in case of emergency situation or evacuation should register with Disability Support Services, and review those needs with the instructor as well.