This document provides an overview of Ms. Julia's English class. It introduces Ms. Julia, outlines expectations for student behavior which includes being on time, prepared, and respectful. It also details course requirements such as bringing required materials to class, completing assignments on time with labels, and policies around cell phone use and food. The grading system is explained which is based on participation, assignments, projects and exams. Ms. Julia pledges to respect students and help them meet learning goals.

1. Ms. Julia’s English Class
Glion Level IV - Intermediate
Welcome!

2. Hello! Welcome to English!
I will give you a brief explanation of what your
English Class will be all about. This includes
behavior and course requirements. It also
includes tidbits about me. 
If you have any questions,
raise your hand and wait to be
called on. 

3. All About me
My Background:
I grew up in Cananea, Sonora.
I learned English in an American School in my
hometown.
I went to college in Tucson, Arizona.
I have lived in 7 cities, 5 in Mexico, 2 in the U.S.
My Experience:
I have been teaching for 30 years.
I have been a coordinator and a principal. 
I have taught from primary up to University.
I love to teach!!! 
Contacting me:
My email : recreating1225@yahoo.com

4. My Family
Me
My Son
Jesus Ramon
My Daughter
Bianca Ameli
My
Daughter-in-
Law Aurora
My Pet
Moka
•Myself
Blanca Julia
•My Son
Jesus Ramon
•My Daughter
Bianca Ameli
•My daughter-in-law
Aurora
•My granddaughter
Aleeza
•My pet
Moka
(Pomeranian)
My
granddaughter
Aleeza

5. Student Behavior
•Be prompt
Be ready to learn when class begins. Come into the
room and get your books, pencils, notebook and yourself
ready.
•Be prepared
Have materials with you and know due dates
(assignments, special projects, events).
•Be a polite and positive participant
Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
Respect everyone and don’t speak out of turn.
•Be productive
Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
•Be a problem solver
Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they
escalate.

6. ShowRespect
•Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
practice strong moral values.
•Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
•Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
•Offer to help.
•Be responsible with property and belongings.
•Take care of school property.

7. Responsibility for coursework
Bring notebook, student’s book, workbook,
planner, English Learner’s Dictionary and
appropriate writing tools to class, ( pencils,
pens, eraser, and sharpener).
Know due dates, and submit all coursework
(homework and projects) on time (no late
work will be accepted).
Do your own work, use legible handwriting
and be neat. Label ALL your work.

8. Do’s and don'ts on assignments
 Do label all papers with Name, date, and page number of book if it is
assigned from it.
Do present your best work every single time you have an assignment.
Do be on time with your assignments. NO late work please.
Do label any work assigned in the notebook.
Don’t copy/paste. It is not allowed. Work must be done by you.
Don’t copy from your classmates when doing individual work. This is
penalized.
Don’t lend your work to your classmates so they can copy. It is also
penalized.

9. Example of labeled assignment:
January 30, 2012 Blanca Julia
English IV
Page 4
The Importance of Speaking English
Speaking English is of great importance now-a-days.
We have become a globalized world where due to
factors that presented themselves years ago, English
became the Universal language. Now….
This is required in assignments—notebook—blog

10. Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning traits:
By showing curiosity about human nature and how the
world works.
By seeking and valuing diversity.
By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote
positive change.
By learning and applying technology tools to solve
problems.

11. Policies
Food is not allowed in the classroom unless it is a special
activity.
Please be in your seat at 7:00 A.M., as class begins at that
time.
Being late counts as an absence.
Cell phones must be turned OFF or on VIBRATION MODE.
Laptops may not be used unless specified by teacher.
Students may not leave the room unless you have the teacher’s
permission.
Raise your hand to speak.
Class ends at 8:40, if we start at 7:00 otherwise we will stay to
make up time. 
Speak English! Speak English! Speak English! 
Absences
Ask team members or a classmate first for assignments.
Each absence has a one-day grace period.

12. Grading
•Grades are based on the accumulation of points.
Points are based on:
Class participation
(effort speaking English as much as possible)
Completion of assignments
(daily work, homework)
Major projects, exams, and
self-reflection
Evaluation Criteria
• Class participation,
homework, & class
work = 10%
• Quizzes = 20%
• Projects = 20%
• Exams = 50%
• Totals = 100%
Grades are calculated on
cumulative percentage and
are rounded up whenever
possible.

13. My Pledge to Students
I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your
work.
I will work with you to meet learning goals.
I will offer extra help and alternative assessments
should you require them.

14. As Victor Hugosaid:
Dreamno small
dreams,
for they have no
power
to stir thesouls
of men.

15. Let’s have a wonderful
Semester!!!
Thank you!
Ms. Julia