JPN+II+&+III+English+Disclosure

日本語 II / III Japanese II / III Instructor: Mr. Mark Cook / mcook@graniteschools.org ようこそみんなさん ! This course aims to be a continuation of your previous studies. The course objectives still include the simultaneous progression of speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. We will also continue to study aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the school year, we will have covered roughly one additional semester of college-level Japanese. Students will be expected to: 1) understand and produce conversational expressions and dialogues, 2) understand and use extended grammatical patterns appropriately, and 3) read and write hiragana, katakana, and 50+ additional kanji.

Lessons will still build upon previous materials, so it is important that students review, participate in class, and do their work on time. Students will also engage in self-paced computer study, which will only be available on class days. **Remember, acquiring a language is not something that can be achieved through overnight cramming. It is best accomplished through the accumulation of daily effort.**

1) a set of headphones or earbuds, 2) a binder (at least one inch and separate from any other subjects), and 3) a pen (black ink) or a pencil and an eraser. Students may also be asked to bring other supplies as the course progresses, such as graph paper, index cards, colored pencils, etc. The use and need of these items will be explained in advance.
 * Materials:** Students should bring the following to class:


 * Grades** will be based on the following scale:

__Assignments 30%__ (On time + Complete = Full Credit) __Computer Work 30%__ (Two Week Intervals; extra credit possible) __Assessments 40%__ (Quizzes, Exams, and Class Performances)


 * Absences and Missed Work:** Students are responsible for missed work. Make-up work is to be given to the instructor according to directions. Work from extended absences will be done according to a schedule determined by the instructor. **Late work will be accepted, but at reduced credit.** Students who know they will miss class should notify the instructor ahead of time. Missed exams and class performances will be given at the instructor’s discretion. Such items may or may not be identical with those already given. **No make-up quizzes will be given.** Later quizzes and exams can take their place.


 * Class Guidelines: Safety, Respect, and Responsibility**

Observe school rules and policies. Only water and cough drops are permitted in class. No electronic equipment without instructor approval. Get permission to leave class, except in emergencies. Turn in work on time.


 * Citizenship:** Grades will be given based on the class guidelines listed above, as well as on tardiness and unexcused absences. By themselves, tardies and absences can result in the following grades:

__Tardies / Grade__ 0-1 / 4 2 / 3 3 / 2 4 / 1 5 or more / 0

__Unexcused Absences / Grade__ 1 / 1 2 or more / 0