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Welcome back! You have started the next phase of your high school experience here at Southeast. I have high expectations of each of you. I expect all of you to stick with the program and determine that graduation in three more years is your goal. In the 10th grade many of you will be tempted to quit because you will turn 16. STOP! Don't think like that! We can make history with our group and graduate with 100% of you walking across the stage!
Stay focused. . . keep up with your academic work . . .add some extra-curricular activites. . . make memories! Have a wonderful year.
If I can help you in any way, JUST ASK!
GO RAIDERS!!
Link to 10th Grade Advisement |
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Objective for Reading and Listening: English Language Learners receive support for improving reading skills, reading strategies, vocabulary, grammar, writing and EOCT test practice. Focus is on academic English. The writing assignments include journal entries to review good sentence and paragraph structure and a five-paragraph persuasive essay that will prepare students for the GHSGT. This class meets on A Day.
Grading: Assignments 30%
Homework 20%
Tests 35%
Participation 15%
A book report is required every 4.5 weeks and counts as a test grade.
You are responsible to make your work if you are absent. If you do not turn in an assignment WHEN IT IS DUE, your grade is 0 and you CANNOT MAKE UP THE WORK.
Objective for English 1-9th grade Literature: This class focuses on improving English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. We will focus on analyzing elements of literature (plot, theme, point of view, figurative language, symbolism). We will study the short story, novel, poetry, drama and non-fiction. The teacher will use scaffolding to help students with difficult vocabulary and grammar as they achieve academic success in the content area of English/Language Arts. English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) objectives as well as GPS standards for 9th Grade Literature will be used. This course requires and EOCT. This class meets on B Schedule.
Grading: Assignments 35%
Homework 15%
Tests 30%
Participation 5%
EOCT 15%
You are responsible to make your work if you are absent. If you do not turn in an assignment WHEN IT IS DUE, your grade is 0 and you CANNOT MAKE UP THE WORK.
Link to ESOL English 1/Reading and Listening |
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ESOL New Speakers Collette Fields
Southeast High School Room 36
706-876-7000
collette_fields@whitfield.k12.ga.us
Objective: English Language Learners who are new to the US and to Southeast High School will be introduced to survival and academic English. This class focuses on phonics and high frequency words used in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will learn strategies to sound out new words and will use their new vocabulary in a variety of situations. Learning to read in English will be a major goal. ELLs will be able to communicate in English in the school setting and the community.
Materials: High Point Basics is the main textbook. Other texts, workbooks, and teacher-created activities will be used.
If you are absent, ASK for the work you have missed.
If you do not turn in an assignment WHEN IT IS DUE, your grade is 0 and you CANNOT MAKE UP THE WORK.
Grading: Classwork 30%
Homework 20%
Tests 35%
Participation 15%
Behavioral/Dress/Attendance Guidelines: The student will follow the guidelines set in the student handbook and the following:
EXPECTATIONS:
Self-control is expected and encouraged. You are in HIGH SCHOOL. I expect you to get along with your peers as well as adults. I expect you to do what is right and to set a good example.
RULE #1
Do what you KNOW you are SUPPOSED to do when you are SUPPOSED to do it.
RULE #2
Do what you are TOLD to do when you are TOLD to do it.
I prefer to personally handle classroom discipline, but students who wish to repeat offenses or to act out so as to offend with multiple actions, I will not hesitate to refer to Mr. Sikes. My first response to problems is to call parents.
SUPPLIES:
• 3 ring binder
• paper
• tab dividers for your notebook
• pencils and a pen
• English/native language dictionary to use at home
Link to New Speakers A and B |
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ESOL Study Skills 2 Collette Fields
Southeast High School Room 36
706-876-7000 collette_fields@whitfield.k12.ga.us
Objective: English Language Learners continue learning survival and academic English. The goal is for English Language Learners (ELLs) to be able to communicate in English in class and in the school setting. Vocabulary acquisition with the ability to use new words correctly in writing and speaking is stressed. Students will further study the parts of speech and general grammar, with emphasis on verb tenses. The writing focus is a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence. Journals will be a frequent written assignment.
Grading: Assignments 30%
Homework 20%
Tests 35%
Participation 15%
A book report is required every 4.5 weeks and counts as a test grade.
You are responsible to make your work if you are absent. If you do not turn in an assignment WHEN IT IS DUE, your grade is 0 and you CANNOT MAKE UP THE WORK.
Materials Needed:
3-ring binder 1.5” with paper
tab dividers
pencils (mechanical preferred with extra lead)
erasers
blue or black ink pen
hardback composition book for journal
small notebook for new vocabulary words
English/native language dictionary to use at home
Behavioral/Dress/Attendance Guidelines: The student will follow the guidelines set in the student handbook and guidelines given by the teacher at the beginning of the year .
EXPECTATIONS:
Self-control is expected and encouraged. You are in HIGH SCHOOL. I expect you to get along with your peers as well as adults. I expect you to do what is right and to set a good example.
RULE #1
Do what you KNOW you are SUPPOSED to do when you are SUPPOSED to do it.
RULE #2
Do what you are TOLD to do when you are TOLD to do it.
I prefer to personally handle classroom discipline, but students who wish to repeat offenses or to act out so as to offend with multiple actions, I will not hesitate to refer to Mr. Sikes.
Link to Study Skills A and B |
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Southeast Whitfield County High School
Collette Fields
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