2013-2014 Mandarin Class – Mr. Kang PHS/RMHS I. Course Objective The goal of the Mandarin Program is to promote the understanding of the Chinese culture and to instruct students in the speaking, reading, listening and writing skills of the Mandarin Language. A. Standard Score Scale to determine grades: A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F 0-59 B. Homework Policy - Homework is an important component of the learning process. My expectation is that my students will complete all homework assignments carefully and thoroughly and come to class prepared to actively participate in the daily activities that incorporate these concepts. For homework assignment that was turned in late, 20% of the score will be deducted per school day. C. The term grade categories are as follows: Tests 50%, Quizzes 20%, Homework 20% and participation 10%. The term grade accounts for 85% of final grade and final exam accounts for 15%. The period grades will be submitted to homelogic weekly. II. Class attendance, Materials and Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy A. Please be on time to class. If you are absent, please see your teacher for makeup work, quiz or test. B. Please bring your text, workbooks, notebooks and other materials as needed to each class. C. If you are found cheating or plagiarizing, you may receive a 0 on you test, quiz, project or paper. See standard consequences on page 14 of academic handbook. III. Assistance For additional help, please see me. You may reach me through e-mail: george.kang@d214.org or voice mail: 847-718-5928. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- cut -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I have read the above document with my daughter/son and understand the policies of Mandarin class for the school year 2013 - 2014. Date:____________________________________ Student name & signature:___________________________________/_____________________________________ Parent/guardian name & signature:_______________________________/_______________________________