Bellevue Community College

ESL 082 A – Level 2

Spring Quarter 2006

 

Instructor Information

Names:           Judy Roberts and Jean Pauley

Office:             R 130 U                      R 130 F

Office hours:   by appointment

Phone:              Judy (425) 564-3086, Jean Pauley (425) 564-4062

E-mail:            jroberts@bcc.ctc.edu  and   jpauley@bcc.ctc.edu 

 

Course Schedule

Dates:             Monday to Friday

  Apr. 3- Jun. 15 (No class: Mon. 5/29)

Time:              9:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Room:            R-308

 

School Closure Information:   (425) 401-6680

 

Outcomes

At the end of this quarter, you will be able to:

  • Put words in alphabetical order and put numbers in order.
  • Read everyday words and sound out words you can’t read.
  • Make a learning goal and write about your progress.
  • Spell everyday words correctly.
  • Use the BE verb and present continuous correctly.
  • Write 3 or 4 sentences about one topic.
  • Use sentences and answer questions when speaking and writing.
  • Know the difference between a question and a statement.  Respond correctly.
  • Do what someone asks you to do in simple English.
  • Read a short paragraph about life in your community.

 

About Class

  • You will need the Stand Out 1 textbook, a three-ring binder, paper, pens and pencils. Bring everything to class every day.
  • Come to class on time.
  • Do all homework, and be a good student in class (work well in groups, ask questions, be polite (nice) with classmates.

 

Attendance

You need to come to class every time.  If you miss 20% (10 days), you will not make progress.  When you are sick, call Judy at (425) 564-3086 or Jean at (425) 564-4062. When you leave class and cannot come back, tell the teacher.  It is very important.

 

 

Progress

Your English must get better.  Come to class. Listen to the teachers.  Listen to other students. Do all the class work and homework. Take the tests at the beginning and end of the quarter. Practice English out of class. You can stay at this level for 3 quarters. You must make progress to stay in class. (No progress = No class next quarter.)

 

Grades

+            very good

√ +          good work – few mistakes

√            OK – some mistakes

√ -         work harder – many mistakes  

 

Folders

Keep important papers in your folder.  This includes goal sheets, progress papers, and writing. Circle your attendance every day.

 

About the Teaching and Learning in Our Class

We learn from each other.  We can help each other.  We speak to each other politely (nicely). We listen to each other carefully. We respect each other even when we have different ideas.  We will use good student behavior in class so that we do not cause problems with the teacher or other students.  We will work hard and have fun.

 

Textbook

Stand Out: Student Book 1.  Sabbagh and Jenkins ISBN 0-8384-2214-4

You can buy your textbook in the bookstore.

 

 Policy Statement

        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 tests), 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 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 the Disability Support Services (DSS) office, room B233-G (telephone 425-564-2498 or TTY 425-564-4110), to establish their eligibility for accommodation.