Syllabus

ESL Level 1 (71A) and ESL Level 2 (72D)

Winter Quarter 2005

Bellevue Community College

Teacher: Nancy McEachran

Teacher’s Phone Number: (425) 564-3142 (press 1)

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday—10:30 to 11:20 or by appointment

Class Information:

Tuesday 11:30 to 2:00 R308

Wednesday 11:30 to 2:00 R108 Basic Skills Learning Lab

Thursday 11:30 to 2:00 R308

Class Dates: January 4 to March 23

Shopping List:

1. pen and pencil

2. paper and notebook

3. Stand Out-1 by Rob Jenkins and Staci Lyn Sabbagh.

The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary

These books are at the BCC bookstore.

In this class you will learn to:

· Write and say the alphabet

· Recognize and use numbers

· Ask and answer questions

· Follow directions given orally and in writing

· Pronounce and use basic English vocabulary

· Read and write words related to personal information on common forms

· Read a short paragraph

· Write simple statements (negative and affirmative) and questions

· Study and practice speaking about shopping, housing and places in the community

· Practice English using the computer in the Basic Skills Learning Lab

· Set goals to improve your English (step-by-step)

Important:

1. Come to school every day. If you have an emergency and cannot come to class, telephone me at (425) 564-3142 (press #1).

2. Do your homework.

3. You cannot come to class next quarter if you:

· Miss 9 days of class.

· Do not make progress in class. You must finish Level 1 and Level 2 in three quarters (9 months).

· Do not take all the class tests.

4. Everyone is respected in English class. Everyone talks and everyone listens. We help each other learn English.

5. Please ask questions. I like questions!

Grades:

· 4--excellent English

· 3--good English

· 2--practice, practice, English

· 1--practice, practice, practice, English

Students attending ESL classes at Bellevue Community College are expected to make significant and sustained progress for their program 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 and based on classroom work, tests, (including CASAS pre and post tests), demonstration 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 of program. Any student who needs an 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 Disability Support Services (DSS), room B132 (telephone 425-564-2498 or TTY 425-564-4110), to establish their eligibility for accommodations. The DDS office will provide each eligible student with an accommodation letter. Students who require accommodations 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 situations or evacuation should register with Disability Support Services and review those needs with the instructor as well.