Bellevue Community College            Spring 2006          ESL Level 1 – 081B (7201)

Teacher:    Jessica Sanders         Telephone: 425-564-2266  (1)

Office:        R230                              E-mail: jesander@bcc.ctc.edu

 

Class Information

Dates:   April 3 – June 15                                                          Time:     7:30 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.

Days:   Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday                       Room:  R308

 

****COME TO CLASS ON TIME.  CLASS STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.****

Progress

This class is three quarters: fall, winter, and spring.  You can stay at Level 2 for three quarters.  You must make progress to move to the next level.     Progress is measured by:

  • Class work        Participate during class time. 
  • Homework        Do all homework within one week
  • Tests                Take weekly tests and take tests at the end of the quarter
  • Attendance      Don’t miss more than 8 days of class. 

                                    When you are sick call Jessica at 425-564-2266 (1).

                                    If you must stop class tell the teacher.  It is very important.

Books

Buy your book at the BCC bookstore in Building B.

  • The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, Cramer, Margot F.  ISBN: 019-434468-1

 

Bring to class

  • Your Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary
  • A 3-ring binder, paper, and a pencil.

 

Class Behavior

Learn from each other.  Help each other.  Speak to each other nicely.  Listen to each other carefully.  Respect each other even when you have different ideas.  Behave well and do not cause trouble for the teacher or other students.  Work hard and have fun.

 

Grades

I will use these numbers on your work.

 

4 = Very good.  No mistakes.

3 = Good work.  A few mistakes. 

2 = Study more.  Some mistakes. 

1 = Study every day.  Many mistakes. 

 

 

 

 

 

Outcomes

Reading            recognize letters, personal information words, dates, time, money amounts,

                        common signs, sight words, and simple sentences          

Writing             upper and lower case letters, recognize and write consonants, fill in forms                               with personal information, write simple statements

Listening           respond to common words, expressions, and questions, follow simple                                         directions recognize consonants and their sounds

Speaking          use simple words, phrases, and non-verbal behavior to communicate needs                                 and wants, ask for and answer personal information questions, pronounce                                 consonant sounds in familiar words

 

 

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. 

 

 

Disability Statement

            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 425-5654-2498 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 an emergency situation or evacuation should register with Disability Support Services, and review those needs with the instructor as well.