Syllabus SY 2012-2013
Agueda I. Johnston Middle School
Japanese
Instructor: Leslie Avila
Email: luavila@gdoe.net
Ph# (C ) 929-1377 (M) 472-6785 ext.5084
Introduction:
Konnichi Wa and Yookoso (Hello and Welcome) to Japanese level 1. This is an introductory course to
contemporary Japanese. Prior knowledge in the Japanese language is helpful but not necessary. It is the hope
that each student will appreciate the Japanese language and its culture through literature and native speakers.
Materials:
100 sheet notebook
Pen/Pencil (blue or black ink only)
Optional – Japanese-English/English-Japanese Dictionary
Standards: The following Common Core State Standards, Guam Department of Education Standards and
Expected School-Wide Learning Results are taught in class. Detailed literature can be found in the GDOE
website, www.gdoe.net and AIJMS website, www.aijms.net
 CCS Standard - Reading: Key Ideas #3 and Craft and Structure #4 Writing: Text and Types of purposes
#2D
 GDOE Standards - WL.1.1, W.2.1, WLK5.2 WLM1.2, WLM2.1, WLM6.1
 ESLRs: Our school community PREPARES all students for life, PROMOTES excellence and PROVIDES
support for all learners here at AIJMS to become…
Problem Solvers
Innovative Thinkers
Responsible Contributors
Academic Achievers
Technologically Literate Consumers
Effective Communicators
Successful Learners
Rules and Regulations:
All students must adhere to Agueda I. Johnston Middle School rules. These rules are all stated in the school’s
handbook. Classroom rules are as follows:
1. Respect each other and each other’s property.
2. Follow directions and be prepared at all times.
3. No Food and Drinks allowed. Maintain Classroom cleanliness.
4. Study and Work Hard.
In following the rules and maximizing class time, other expectations are as follows.
 Off limit areas: The white/chalkboard, teacher’s desk and buttons on the walls are off limits. When a
teacher is speaking, students are listening.
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Only 3 corridor passes are issued each day. Each pass will only be given when the teacher is not
speaking.
Electronic devices are prohibited unless accompanied with signed permission of the Fair Use
Technology Form. The teacher is not responsible for lost items.
Cell phones are to be placed on SILENT mode.
Syllabus SY 2012-2013
Agueda I. Johnston Middle School
Japanese
Instructor: Leslie Avila
Email: luavila@gdoe.net
Ph# (C ) 929-1377 (M) 472-6785 ext.5084
Grading Scale:
The following parts are graded in class. The student’s progress can be monitored by using the school’s
PARENT PORTAL. Instructions on usage can be found on the school’s website at www.aijms.net and the
school’s computer operator.
15% Assignments and Participation
15% Citizenship
20% Quizzes
50% Exam________
=Total 100%
Thematic Units
1st Quarter: From English to Japanese
- Romaji
- Katakana
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2 Quarter: Hello and Nice to Meet you.
- Hiragana
- Greetings
- Useful Expressions
- 1st Student Exchange
3rd Quarter: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Numbers
- Dates
- Time
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4 Quarter: What is this? What is that?
- Nouns
- Tenses
- Adjectives
- 2nd Student Exchange
Syllabus SY 2012-2013
Agueda I. Johnston Middle School
Japanese
Instructor: Leslie Avila
Email: luavila@gdoe.net
Ph# (C ) 929-1377 (M) 472-6785 ext.5084
The following syllabus is a contract and overview of what the student will par-take this school year. If
there are any questions or concerns all discussions are welcomed. Sign and detach this agreement. All
agreements are to be submitted to the teacher during the first two weeks of 1 st quarter.
I hereby acknowledge, adhere and agree upon the expectations bestowed upon me. I also
acknowledge that it is the responsibility of all parties, teacher, parent and student to maintain open
communication with regards to the satisfactory results of the student’s education.
Leslie Avila________
Teacher (Print)
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Student (Print)
____________________
Parent (Print)
__________________
Teacher (Sign/Date)
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Student (Sign/Date)
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Parent (Sign/Date)
Approved:_______________
Principal: James Pettite