American Sign Language 1 and 2
Class Disclosure
Ms. Threlkeld
heather.threlkeld@jordandistrict.org
801-256-5100 (main office)
Available:
7:00 -7:30 a.m.,
2:25 - 2:55 p.m.,
or by appointment
Welcome to American Sign Language! I am excited to meet you and explore the world of
American Sign Langauge and Deaf culture together!
CLASS RULES & PROCEDURES
Courtesy – Show respect to get respect
Prepared – Come to class with the proper materials, homework, and attitude
Paying Attention – As a visual language, you will have to be paying attention to learn signs
Present in Class – It is vital that you come to class each day!
On Time – We will start on time and have bell work – tardies will result in a loss of points
You will need the following each day in class:
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Paper, pen or sharpened pencil
Dry erase marker (dark color) and a scrap of cloth to use for erasing
3 ring folder or binder (or a section thereof) dedicated to Spanish 1
Most days will be ‘voices off’ meaning we will communicate only in ASL.
ATTENDANCE/MAKEUP WORK
The award of credit in this class is subject to the conditions outlined in the Bingham High School
Attendance Policy. Absences in excess of 2 per class per quarter that are not made up or
waived through the appeals process will result in loss of course credit regardless of the course
grade. There is no tardy makeup. Missed work due to an excused absence is due in as many
days missed unless extended by teacher approval.
GRADING
Grades are based as follows:
93-100%=
90-92%
87-89%
83-86%
A
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25% Participation, 25% Assignments, 50% Tests & Quizzes
80-82%
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A77-79%
B+
73-76%
B
70-72%
B=
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67-69%
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C+
63-66%
C
60-62%
C0-59% =
D+
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F
D
D-
EXTRA CREDIT
Students may receive extra credit ONLY if they have less than three unexcused absences AND
all required work has been turned in. Extra credit opportunities will be further outlined in class.
TAPING
Some assignments will need to be turned in as videos. These will be used only as self-reflection
and teacher assessments. Facilities will be provided before and after school for students to
record their term projects as needed or may be turned in as VHS or digital files through email.
Please return to this page to Ms. Threlkeld
STUDENT
By signing this disclosure I agree to:
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Follow the rules and procedures outlined in the disclosure
Come to class ready to learn
Practice signing outside of class
Student Name: _________________________________________ Period: ____________
Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________
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PARENT/GUARDIAN
By signing this disclosure I agree to:
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Support my student in following the rules and procedures in the
disclosure
Encourage my student practice signing
Communicate with the teacher when necessary to ensure my student’s
success
Allow videos of my student to be used for reflection and grading in the
classroom
Parent/Guardian Signature:
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Parent/Guardian Email: ____________ ____________________
Date: ______________
Multimedia in the Classroom:
Frequently I will be using multimedia in the classroom, including video clips, music, magazines,
information from websites, movies, etc. I prescreen, and if necessary, adjust my usage of the
materials to make sure they are appropriate for classroom use. While most of the movies and
video clips I use are rated G or PG, a few might be rated PG-13. Movies that might be shown
are, but not limited to:
The Miracle Worker
PBS: Through Deaf Eyes
News broadcasts from DeafNation.com
If for any reason you prefer that your student NOT view certain media, please note below. An
alternate activity will be provided for your student during those times.