Course Syllabus

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Cuthbertson High School: German II Syllabus

Teacher: Wesley Kennedy

Email: wesley.kennedy@ucps.k12.nc.us

Phone: 704-296-0105 (Main Office)

 

Herzlich willkommen! In this course, you will practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the German language. You will also gain insight into the history and culture of German-speaking countries. This course places emphasis on increasingly advanced language skills that build on those learned in German I. For example, students will create and perform role-plays, read a short book in German, and write short essays on a variety of topics. The more effort you put into the course, the faster your German skills will develop. If you are ready to work hard, have fun, and speak lots of German, I’m sure you will have a successful semester.

 

 Required Materials

  1. Students should have a binder with blank paper and three dividers: Starters, Notes, Graded Work.
  2. Bring your charged Chromebook to each class session.

 

Classroom Expectations

  1. Be in assigned seat with materials out when the bell rings.
  2. Do not do anything that will disrupt the learning or teaching process.
  3. Show respect for your fellow students and teacher in your words and actions.
  4. Participate! Active participation in class is imperative to your success in learning German.
  5. Use electronic devices only for classroom tasks.

 

Consequences for not adhering to classroom expectations

Students are required to adhere to the classroom expectations. Behavior that interferes with learning or disrespects the teacher, other students or school facilities will not be tolerated. Persistent or serious offenses will result in a call home, detention, or referral to the school administration.

 

Grading

  1. Six-week grades will be calculated using the following scale:
  • Homework/in-class assignments (30%)
  • Quizzes/tests (70%)

 

Final Grade                                                                  Grading Scale

1st Six weeks = 25%                                                       A = 90-100%

2nd Six weeks = 25%                                                      B = 80-89%

3rd Six weeks = 25%                                                      C = 70-79%

Final Exam = 25%                                                         D = 60-69% (59 and below does not pass)

 

  1. Late Work. Assignments received late are worth a maximum of 50%. In the case of an excused absence, complete your work within 48 hours of returning to receive full credit. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make sure you receive and complete any work missed that day.
  2. Plagiarism/cheating. Copying work which should be done individually or allowing your work to be copied will result in a zero on that assignment and possible referral to the administration.

 

Use of online translators and dictionaries

Unless directed otherwise, the use of a print or online dictionary is acceptable to look up individual words for homework assignments. However, it is not acceptable to translate phrases and sentences using methods such as Google Translate. The use of such online translators will be considered plagiarism.

 

Tutoring

If you feel you are falling behind or that you do not understand a concept, let me know so that we can arrange a time for tutoring.

 

Wish List

Kleenex boxes

 

 

 

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