Welcome to Grade 12

Classroom ExpectationsSandra Keren

Welcome to 12th grade!

• I will introduce you to 12th grade and our classroom.

• If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me

• My background I grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I arrived in Israel in 1978 and attended Tel-Aviv

University where I did my BA in French and English Literature and my MA in Language teaching.

• My experience I’ve been teaching in Yarden school for the last

18 years.

My Family

• My husband Moshe

• My children Maya & Sheila

• Our pets We have a Collie (dog) called Vinnie We also have several cats in the backyard

My Goals

• To give you the academic skills you need to finish high school.

• To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

• To help you discover new interests.

Student Behaviors

• Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.

• Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates.

• Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen

attentively.

• Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

• Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before

they escalate.

Show Respect

• 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.

• Keep the classroom clean and tidy.

Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class.

• Bring a dictionary when asked.

• Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time.

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.

Policies

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom.

• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time.

• Hand in your assignments on time (assignments handed in late will reduce your grade by 15%).

• Absences Ask a classmate first for assignments – if you

can’t find out what it is send me an e-mail and I will let you know.

Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection .

Grading system:Quizzes 20%Oral Participation 10%Classwork + HW 20-30%Project + tests 30-40%

Academic requirements

• This year you will be doing Module F in the winter and Module G in the summer.

• Before Pessah Vacation you will have the oral bagrut exam – an external tester will be testing you.

• You will have to prepare a project that will be presented in the oral bagrut exam.

• You have to hand in a literature portfolio with 5 book reports and the literature studied (this will be part of your year grade for the winter exam).

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.

Hard work leads to success, so let’s start working!

Have a Great Year!