German 3 Expectations

Eden Jr./Sr. High School
Mrs. Crinnin


German III

Course Description:
German III is a continuance of German II and builds on grammar and vocabulary taught at the lower level. This Regents level course will gradually improve students' accuracy in the language in a variety of contexts. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German are taught in accordance with the New York State World Languages standards and requirements. Students will also learn about the history, geography, and culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries through readings, projects, videos and oral presentations. Special emphasis is placed on preparing the students for the equivalent of the New York State Comprehensive Exam in German given at the end of the semester.

Student Textbooks: 1. Komm Mit!  German Level 2, c. 1995, publ. By Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Inc. 2. Auf Deutsch Level 2, c. 2001, publ. By McDougal Littell

Supplies Needed:

• student textbook (covered)
  * Blue or Black ink pens
  * Pencils
  * Notebook only for German
  * Pocket folder for handouts
  * Loose leaf paper student agenda
  
  
  Grading Policy: Averages will be computed as follows: Participation: 20%, class work & and homework: 20%; quizzes & tests: 30%, projects: 30%.

         The Parent Portal will allow parents and students to monitor success in the class and will be updated frequently and timely.

Assignments: Assignments will be given daily. Homework may be written assignments, studying vocabulary, and/or practicing the language orally. Late assignments will not be accepted after one week, except for long-term illness. Students will lose ten points on the first day the assignment is not submitted. After that day, the assignment will be worth 50% at most.

Make-Up Policy: Students are expected to make up class work, assignments, and quizzes the day they return from an absence. For prolonged absences, students must consult the teacher to make up for missed class work.

Extra Credit Work: Extra Credit assignments will only be offered at the discretion of the teacher, and only to those students who have completed all the regular course work within the specified time limits.


Teacher Availability: I will be available for extra help or to discuss problems and concerns during the following times:
1. via email and by phone 

Final exam: The final exam is the equivalent of the New York State Comprehensive Exam in German. This is a Regents exam and includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing sections. Students must earn 65% or higher to be granted credit for the course. The final exam counts as 1/5 of the entire course grade. There are no exemptions from the final exam.

Academic and behavioral expectations: Students are expected to
* arrive to class on time and prepared to work
* have their agenda in class. A signed agenda is required for students arriving late to class and to leave the room. Use the agenda to keep track of assignments and keep it intact!
* Participate in a positive and appropriate manner. This includes respecting the teacher, substitute teacher, and classmates, as well as cooperating during group work.
* Respect school property. Treat all classroom materials carefully.
* Food and beverages are not permitted in class.
* Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
* Stay in your seat.
* Follow the rules of the student agenda.

Consequences of Misbehavior: Lack of preparation will result in a decrease of the average. All students will be held accountable for their behavior in class. If a problem continues after I have spoken with you and warned you, I will call home and/or assign detention. If the problem persists, a parent/teacher conference is the next step.

Cheating: All work has to be completed on your own, unless I have specifically assigned a group project. During group work, all members need to participate to their best ability. If you are caught cheating in any form, copying homework, reports, using another person's or a computer's answers, you will receive a grade of zero for the assignment, test, or quiz. Your parents will be contacted. If cheating occurs again, your case will be turned over to the administration for further disciplinary action.