Course+Outline

Beginning students learn the skills necessary to accomplish common everyday tasks. They will form sentences and ask questions appropriate for everyday conversations. By the end of the first year of Japanese study, students will be able to read and write sentences in hiragana, one of three Japanese writing systems. They will also be able to write and recognize some katakana (mostly their names) and kanji (those having to do with numbers and dates). The class will target all four segments of language learning: //speaking, listening, reading, and writing//.
 * EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL**
 * JAPANESE**
 * 2017 – 2018**
 * ** Instructor ** : Ms. Dawn Stark ||
 * ** Classroom ** : 103 ||
 * **Phone:** ||
 * (517) 755-4411 (classroom) ||
 * (517) 755-1080 (Everett High School) ||
 * **Email:** dawn.stark@lansingschools.net ||
 * Course Description **

In subsequent years of Japanese, students learn higher-level communication strategies. Students will learn more elaborate ways to discuss themselves and their surroundings. They will also discover ways to combine previously learned material with new information that will enable them to have more extensive dialogues in Japanese. They will continue to read and write in hiragana, will learn katakana and more kanji.


 * Course Objectives **
 * Students will be able to discuss themselves and their surroundings and to respect opinions that are different from their own.
 * Students will be able to gain understanding not only of Japanese culture but also of cultures unlike their own and be accountable to people outside of their community through learning Japanese.
 * Students will be able to think critically and reflect upon the importance of being a member of today’s global society.

**Purpose of the Class **

 * To fulfill a State of Michigan's high school requirement for graduation.
 * To fulfill the high school language requirement for college entrance.
 * To prepare students to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
 * To prepare students to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
 * To prepare students to become more culturally sensitive.
 * To prepare students to travel to Japan.

**Prerequisites **

 * First Year Japanese (Japanese 1 & 2): None
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Second Year Japanese (Japanese 3 & 4): Japanese 1-2 or teacher approval
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Third Year Japanese (Japanese 5 & 6): Japanese 1-4 or teacher approval
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Fourth Year Japanese (Japanese 7 & 8): Japanese 1-6 or teacher approval
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Fifth Year Japanese (Japanese 9 & 10): Japanese 1-8 or teacher approval

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Instructional Activities **

 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Individual and Group Assignments and Projects =====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Audio & Video Supplements
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Total Physical Response (TPR)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Internet Usage/Digital Media
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Reading from Text and Authentic Materials
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lecture and Note Writing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Whole and Small Group Discussions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Cooperative Learning Strategies
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Oral Presentations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Library Research
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Field Trips (when available and appropriate)

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Attendance is an integral part of foreign language learning. Students are exposed to new material daily and classroom activities are designed to aid them in internalizing new concepts. Because these concepts build upon one another, it becomes increasingly difficult to catch up each day that a student misses class. Therefore, if a student does not have good attendance, the student’s grade will most likely be affected.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Attendance **

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Classroom Rules **

 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Follow directions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Follow classroom procedures

**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Consequences for Disruptive Behavior **

 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Warning
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Fill out a reflection form
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Time out card
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Call home
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Referral to administration
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Administrator and/or parent conference

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Severe Disruption **
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Any student who uses profanity, threatens others, fights, damages property (this includes the property of the school, teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Course Expectations **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students are expected to:
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">treat each person in this room with respect and dignity
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">attend class everyday
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">be in their assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">participate ACTIVELY in class
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">come to class fully prepared for each class period
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">complete assignments, projects, quizzes and tests by the due date
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">do __all__ assigned work
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">be on task during the class period
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">take and pass a comprehensive final exam each semester
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">turn in homework at the beginning of the class each day
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">follow __all__ procedures and policies as outlined in the EHS and Lansing School District handbooks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">turn in homework assignments within 3 days after returning from absence
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">homework and/or missed assignments and tests not made up within this time frame will receive a 0%
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">make up tests within 3 days after returning from absence
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">take quizzes on the date administered
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">quizzes not taken on the day administered __will not__ be able to be made up under any circumstance and will, therefore, receive a 0%
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">take the responsibility of finding out what work was missed from either the teacher or another student
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">students may get this information either before or after class, not during class
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">take the responsibility of making special arrangements with the teacher when necessary


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Classroom Procedures **
 * <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Entering the Classroom:
 * 1) <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">E <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">nter quietly
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pick up folder
 * 3) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Sit in assigned seat
 * 4) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Place homework in folder
 * 5) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Take out previous day’s homework
 * 6) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Begin posted assignment
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">When Tardy
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Enter quietly
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pick up folder
 * 3) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Quietly sit in assigned
 * 4) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Place homework in folder
 * 5) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Take out previous day's work
 * 6) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Begin posted assignment
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Classroom Readiness
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pencil is sharpened
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Japanese materials are on your desk – paper, notebook, folder, pencil
 * 3) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Read the board and start the assignment written there
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Opening Greeting
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The students and the teacher will greet one another
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">After greeting, students will begin/continue working
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">How the Teacher Will Get Your Attention
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Your teacher will say "If you can hear my voice clap once".
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The students will clap
 * 3) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students finish your speaking assignment
 * 4) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students become quiet and listen for new instructions
 * 5) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Your teacher will begin speaking
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">After an Absence
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The student will get his/her folder
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The student will get notes from a classmate
 * 3) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The student will get homework assignment from a classmate
 * 4) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Check with teacher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Scheduled Departure from Class
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Please let the teacher know if you are expected to leave early as you enter the classroom
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Quietly raise your hand to get your teacher’s attention
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">In an emergency, quickly get your teacher’s attention and your teacher will assist you.
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Moving Around the Room
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Follow procedure for given activity
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Do not interrupt instruction except in an emergency
 * <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Class Dismissal
 * 1) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The teacher will let you know when to start packing up
 * 2) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Stay in assigned seat until bell
 * 3) <span style="color: #2d2525; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">After bell, wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">“minasan sayounara”
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Evaluation **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Grading Scale
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A 90-100
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">B+ 85-89.99
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">B 80-84.99
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">C+ 75-79.99
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">C 70-74.99
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">D+ 65-69.99
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">D 60-64.99
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">E 59-0
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">“G” grades are not applicable to the Japanese courses
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Grade Weights
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">45% Student Accountability
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">30% Assignments (Classwork/Homework)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">15% Quiz
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">10% Test
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Semester Grades
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">40% First marking period
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">40% Second marking period
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">20% Final exam

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Required Materials **
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">All students are required to have a folder to keep all handouts, homework, quizzes and other materials. These materials are important for review and for following student progress. They are also used to aid the student in studying for tests and final exams. Folders will be checked periodically and must be brought to class everyday. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">All students are required to keep a notebook that contains all vocabulary, grammar, and cultural objectives learned throughout the course. This will be the student’s record of Japanese course material and will be necessary for review. Notebooks will be checked periodically and must be brought to class everyday. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">All students are required to bring a pencil to class everyday. Because the students are learning a new writing system, it is important that they are able to neatly correct errors.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Folders
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Notebook
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pencil

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Textbook **
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students may receive a textbook. Once issued, they will be responsible to bring their textbook to class everyday. Fees will be charged to the student for textbooks that are not returned and for anything other than normal use.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Synergy– Communication Tool **
//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Synergy //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> is a communication tool that allows parents to be informed about their student’s progress. Each time a teacher uploads new information to the system, parents are notified. You may then log-in to see your student’s information. If you do not have the log in information in order to use this system, please contact the school at 755-1080 in order to learn how you can access this information. The instructors will update students’ grades on a regular basis.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Teacher Availability **
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Ms. Stark and Ms. Harris are available by appointment. Students and/or parents can reach Ms. Stark at dawn.stark@lansingschools.net and Ms. Harris at tmharris.sensei@gmail.com. They will make every effort to respond to email messages in a timely fashion. Please put “Japanese Class” in the subject line.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">It is expected that this privilege will be used in accordance with the Everett High School and the Lansing School District rules for acceptable conduct in electronic communication. Any written communication with either teacher (email or other) will be considered public information.