West Monroe High School
ASL II
2023-2024 Syllabus*
Instructor: Dr. Lorra Pettit
E-mail: lorra.pettit@opsb.net
Room 2208
Read this document or for easier reading, click this link to access the syllabus : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMns14WktT0UZtslvohRjonhxdys5lALgHTV05JKxR8/view
CLASSROOM TEXTS/RESOURCES:
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Humpries, et al (1994). A Basic Course in American Sign Language. T.J. Publishers, Inc.
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Stewart and Stewart (2021). Barron’s American Sign Language- A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and ASL 2. Kaplan, INc., d/b/a Barron’s Educational Series.
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Zinza J. E. (2006). Master ASL!- Fingerspelling, Numbers, and Glossing. Sign Media, Inc.
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Lifeprint.com and/or asluniversity.com (Dr. Bill Vicars)
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Texts are not to leave the classroom. If you need a workbook for use outside the classroom, you must check it out with the teacher and return it the next day upon arrival to class.
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YOU will be RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT COSTS if you do not return the workbook or you lose it.
SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS/VIDEOS/MATERIALS: Various supplemental materials will be used in the school and/or Google Classroom. You will be responsible for keeping up with handouts and materials given out to you.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on reviews of the vocabulary and grammar studied in ASL I and continues with increasing knowledge and use of vocabulary and grammar skills. Receptive and expressive signing skills as well as understanding of glossing will be further developed. Students will continue to study ASL history and Deaf culture as well as receive further instruction on ASL as a language vs. manual methods of English (Signed English, Cued Speech, e.g.) and Deaf vs. deaf (including a review of ear anatomy/disorders/disease) . Interactive activities will be incorporated into daily lessons and on homework assignments to allow for rehearsal of skills. Evaluations, in various forms, will be administered to monitor student progress.
COURSE OUTLINE (tentative/subject to change):
Back to School - Week 1
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Getting to Know You
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Syllabus Review to include quiz
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Demographics quiz
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Review of school and class rules and procedures
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Review of student handbook
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Safety rules/procedures
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Benchmark Testing (may include Pre-Unit activities)
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Fingerspelling Quiz
Unit 1- Foundation Review
Unit 2
Unit 3
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Relations
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Role-Shifting
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Time
Unit 4
Unit 5
May 13-16- Final and Presentations
May 20-23- Final Projects
SUPPLY LIST AND CLASS FEE: **Note: It is your preference for organization. If you prefer a notebook to a binder, you must have one with perforated paper edges. No ragged or torn out paper pages will be accepted. You are responsible for keeping up with your supplies.
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**Binder/notebook
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Pocket Folder
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**Loose leaf paper or notebook - **If you choose a notebook, no ragged or torn out paper will be accepted.
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Pens/pencils
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Flash cards and colored pencils and/or felt tip markers
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Dry erase markers (classroom whiteboard will be used or small boards will be provided)
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Pens, pencils
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One bottle of hand sanitizer (8 oz)
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One box of kleenex
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Class fee- The class fee for ASL II is $3 and is due by Friday August 25th, 2023.
GRADES:
Tests/Quizzes:
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Tests and quizzes will be administered throughout each nine weeks including comprehensive Unit tests. Unannounced pop quizzes may occur. Information from any classroom activity, handout, reading, assignment, etc. may appear on tests and/or quizzes. Any previous topics, vocabulary, learned concepts/skills may appear on assessments.
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Tests/quizzes/assignments must be made up within 2 days of returning to school and only with an excused absence that has been documented by Student Services. Make-up tests/quizzes/assignments may differ in format from the original (will cover the same information).
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A zero for missed tests/quizzes/graded assignments will be given for unexcused absences and/or if not made-up within 2 days of returning to school (documented excused absence).
Participation/Homework/Assignments (including Reading Assignments):
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Participation/PBIS bonus points may be given or taken away depending on your participation. Participation/PBIS bonus points may also be taken away (may include incurring a negative point value).
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Always assume that homework and assignments will be checked for a grade.
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20 points (or 20%) will be deducted from your grade for every day an assignment/homework/project/reading, etc is late.
Other Evaluations
*GRADING SCALE:
A 100-93
B 92-85
C 84-75
D 74-67
F 66-0
*20 points (or 20%) will be deducted from your grade for every day an assignment/project/etc is late. There are no make-ups for participation points. DO NOT ask for extra credit because you didn’t prepare for a test, assignment, didn’t do your work on-time, or not at all. Your grade is EARNED, not given. You are responsible for the grade you achieve in this class.
CLASS RULES AND CONSEQUENCES (including for Minor and Major Offenses):
Class Rules:
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Be respectful to the teacher and your classmates. Respect one another regardless of differing viewpoints. Be kind and encouraging to your classmates!
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Be punctual to class. Arrive to class BEFORE the tardy bell. Tardiness is a write-up.
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Attend your bathroom needs prior to class. If you feel this may make you late for class, come to class and let me know you need to go to the bathroom so I won’t give you a tardy. DO NOT make a habit of this if it makes you tardy every time. Leaving class for the bathroom will only be considered for urgent and/or medical reasons. Medical reasons must be documented with the school. Five bathroom passes will be given at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, you will receive 5 bonus points for every pass you have not used.
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No cell phones. Cell phones must be off and out of sight. This includes any electronic device such as iPad, smart watch, earbuds, etc…
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No hoodies, hats, caps, beanies, do rags etc. Follow WMHS 2023-2024 Dress Code.
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You may have snacks and water BUT no eating during instruction or practice and no eating while using textbooks. Only water for drinks is allowed. If you or the class in general is caught leaving food, wrappers, empty containers, etc, you will not be allowed to bring snacks or drink in class again.
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Keep your area clean. Pick up after yourself, put classroom books/supplies/etc. back in their proper place, throw your trash away, and put away any other materials or games used.
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Follow teacher directions and remain seated and quiet while the teacher is teaching/giving instructions. I will call parents and I will write you up for disruptive behavior.
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Only administration may call you out of class. If a teacher/coach needs you, this will be confirmed with the teacher/coach and only approved for urgent/excused matters.
WMHS Rebel Rules:
Consequences:
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Minor offenses (PBIS):
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1st : Conference with Student
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2nd: Minor Infraction Assignment/Parent Contact
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3rd: Office referral
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PBIS points may be taken (negative points may be incurred)
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Cheating and plagiarism will NOT be tolerated inside or outside of the classroom (including online). Using another person’s work to do your work is NEVER acceptable and will result in a ZERO on the evaluation, project, and/or assignment, a call to your parent/guardian, and a REFERRAL to your administrator. The plagiarism check works in both Google Docs and Slides. I also use other means to check for plagiarism. Bottom line- DO NOT cheat or plagiarize!
ATTENDANCE and TARDIES:
For more information, refer to the WMHS Student Handbook for additional information on attendance, cell phone policy discipline, dress code, grading, minor and major behavioral consequences, rules/procedures, tardies and other information. Visit gorebs.org or click this link https://westmonroehigh.opsb.net/223460_2 to view online.
CONFIRMATION OF READING AND UNDERSTANDING OF
ASL II 2023-2024 SYLLABUS and WMHS STUDENT HANDBOOK
Copy of Syllabus given to student and posted in Google Classroom
Please read and have your parent/legal guardian read. Sign (you and parent/legal guardian) and return to the teacher no later than Friday August 18, 2023. Bonus points will be given if the signature page is returned by the due date. PBIS points may be deducted if not returned by September 7, 2023 or not at all.
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My signature below is confirmation that I have read and that I understand the ASL II 2023-2024 Syllabus and that it is subject to change.
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My signature below is confirmation that I have read and that I understand the WMHS 2023-2024 Student Handbook.
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My signature below is confirmation that I understand that if this page is not returned that I am still responsible for the information in the ASL II 2023-2024 Syllabus and the WMHS Student Handbook.
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Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name
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Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date
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Student Printed Name
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Student Signature Date
Demographics
This form is to be completed and signed by the student and parent/s or legal guardian/s. Return this form to Dr. Pettit by Friday August 18, 2023.
1. Student’s full name:________________________________________________________
Name by which student prefers to be addressed:_________________________________
2. What is your school issued email address? _____________________________________
3. What is the best email address by which to reach your parent/s or legal guardian/s?
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4. What is the best phone number/s by which to reach your parent/s or legal guardian/s?
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Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name
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Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date
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Student Printed Name
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Student Signature Date
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