Students should also bring a folder for loose papers, a notebook to take notes, and a plastic ziplock bag for flashcards. Backpacks should be left in lockers or stowed under desks to keep the aisles clear. Index cards, whiteout, scissors and markers are recommended but not required. Your brain is more powerful than the best translation software. We will practice listening and speaking each day.
Regular attendance is very important, especially on the block schedule.
Remember, missing one 85-minute class period is like missing two daily classes. Class begins when you enter the classroom. At the beginning of class each day there will be a short assignment on the board or overhead when you enter class. This may be a writing prompt, a worksheet, a book exercise, or other quiet activity. As you enter, please find your seat and begin work on the activity.