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Expectancy Sheet

Artemis introduces herself as the new ASL teacher and outlines her background and qualifications. She provides an overview of class expectations, policies on attendance and tardiness, the grading system, and what students will learn over the semester. Students are expected to communicate respectfully and help each other learn ASL through immersion without using their voice. The class will focus on ASL vocabulary, grammar, Deaf culture and history. Participation, projects, tests and bellwork will be used to assess student learning.

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Expectancy Sheet

Artemis introduces herself as the new ASL teacher and outlines her background and qualifications. She provides an overview of class expectations, policies on attendance and tardiness, the grading system, and what students will learn over the semester. Students are expected to communicate respectfully and help each other learn ASL through immersion without using their voice. The class will focus on ASL vocabulary, grammar, Deaf culture and history. Participation, projects, tests and bellwork will be used to assess student learning.

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Welcome to ASL

Hello Parents,

I wish to welcome all of you and the students back into the ASL
Artemis Salazar classroom. I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday break!

My name is Artemis. I have been working closely with Ms.


Email: Summons since the first day of the school year by observing
and team-teaching.
[email protected]
du This semester, I will be leading the class and I am dedicated to
teaching students to immerse themselves into learning ASL.

Classroom: 103 I graduated from Gallaudet University with a Bachelor of Arts


in Biology, however, I am determined to pursue a Master’s
degree in Education. I am looking forward to working closely
Text: 520-250-7128 with students!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns


or questions

Class Expectations
The purpose of understanding these class expectations is to help students to learn effectively
in the class,

Students are expected to be respectful by cooperating with teachers, staff, and peers,
communicating respectfully, and expressing language kindly.

● No voice (for learning purpose)


● Raise your hand if you have questions or do not know what the sign means
● Help other students
● Do not use hateful language

Consequences
Positive Negative

● Verbal praises ● Verbal warning


● Good grade ● One-on-one meeting with the teacher
● Voice on ● Phone call/ email home
● Games ● Referral to administration
● Free minutes
Attendance
Absence:
● Per the State of Arizona, a student must be in school and not miss more than 10% of the
instructional days in order to receive credit.
● For absences, please check schoology and the file folder to find out what activities and
lessons you missed. It is YOUR responsibility to find out what make-up work you need to do.
Any assessments missed MUST be made up the next day, outside of class time.
Tardiness:
● If you are tardy, give me your tardy slip and take your seat silently.

What are we Learning in Semester 2?


● ASL vocabulary
● Deaf culture
● ASL grammar
● How to communicate with Deaf/Hard of Hearing
people

Classroom Procedures
Once students enter in the classroom, they are expected to sign in the class without their voice.
Signing without using the voice is essential for acquiring ASL effectively.

Students are expected to start on bellwork immediately. The instructions and questions will be
on the board and Powerpoint slides.

Students are expected to follow the rules of ASL by using appropriate facial expressions, body
language and signing in the correct ASL grammar order.

Course Description:
● You will be taught using American Sign Language, ASL, in the classroom. 95% of lessons will
be conducted in ASL. You will learn about Deaf history and culture, audiology, and assistive
technology that Deaf people use.
How your Grade will be calculated:
Bellwork 10% Each bellwork is worth 5 points for a total of 25
points. You will do either a signed or written
bellwork at the beginning of each class.

Participation 25% You are expected to participate in all activities


every day. This includes, but is not limited to,
class conversations, and signing with your peers.

Projects 25% Our projects will be focussed on ASL history,


Deaf culture and your ASL skills.

Celebrations of Acquisition 20% The celebration of knowledge will tell me how


much you have learned within the unit.

Final Exams 20% The final exam has three sections: Expression,
Receptive and Written portion

Grading Policy Tips for Success:


4 A
In order to learn ASL effectively,
3 B ● Try your best not to use the voice for an hour.
● To acquire ASL effectively, socialize with Deaf
2 C
people, so come chat and practice signing with
1 D me!
● Raise your hand and sign, “Again” or “I do not
0 F
understand” if you do not understand what I say,
0 Missing I am more than glad to help!
● Use appropriate facial expressions
0 Incomplete
● Maintaining eye contact
- Exempt ● Need help? Email me right away!
*Please return this portion by Friday, January 10, 2024!*

Student Name:_________________________

Signature:_____________________________

Date:_________________________________

Parent Name:__________________________

Signature:_____________________________

Date:_________________________________

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