1. Mrs. Galaviz College Prep- English 10 corynn.galaviz@smusd.org
Welcome!
Mrs. Galaviz
College Prep- English 10

2. Class Overview Semester One: Skill Focus-
Reading strategies/improving reading skills:
Non-fiction, current events, fiction, short stories
Things Fall Apart (novel)
Writing argumentative, expository essays
Research paper (Humanities dept.)
Speaking publicly/making claims and supporting them
Socratic Seminars

3. Class Overview: Semester Two: Skill Focus:
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)??????
350 English & 350 Math = Graduation!
All prep done in class. But…  There’s an app for that!
Reading:
All Quiet on the Western Front & Night
Writing:
Synthesis- taking a variety of texts and
making connections, claims, and providing support!

4. Year-Long Practices: SAT Vocabulary: 300 words total
10 words every Monday
Quiz on 20 words every other Friday
Vocabulary Charts to help with review- due same day as quiz.
All the lists of words are on my website!
How you can help: Ask to see their charts and quiz them 

5. Year-Long Practices: Outside Reading Books:
Students will read one book of their choice each quarter.
Books will be chosen based on student’s Lexile Reading Score
Monday = reading days!
Each Monday, a different reading skill will be taught and immediately put into practice.
How you can help: Ask them about their book!

6. Grade Breakdown:
Activities & Assignments: 15% Assessments: 30% Performance Tasks & Finals: 10% Writing: 30% Listening/Speaking (Collaboration): 15% *grades are weighted

7. How your child can be successful this year:
Ask for help! I’m always available
Be present in class and Listen- announcements, directions, assignment are covered in class.
Make up work- If a student is not happy with the grade they’ve earned, they can talk to me about make up options. I want them to do well. 
Communication- Keep open communication with teacher and student.
Check SYNERGY! –Grades, homework assignments, due dates, directions, etc. It’s a one-stop-shop!

8. Thank you for coming! corynn.galaviz@smusd.org
Your presence is appreciated!
Please me with your specific questions regarding tonight’s presentation or about your child’s progress.
PowerPoint will be on my website for reference

9. Mrs. Galaviz ELD- Seminar Support corynn.galaviz@smusd.org
Welcome!
Mrs. Galaviz
ELD- Seminar Support

10. Class Overview: What is ELD Seminar/Support?
Students were placed in this class because they still need to be reclassified as proficient English speakers
Once they pass a test (CELDT), they will be considered Proficient in the English language.
This class is designed to help students pass the CELDT test by improving their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

11. It’s also a “Homeroom”
Learn about events at school and how to get involved
ELD Buddy System
Ask questions about school, grades, college, tutoring, problems with teachers or classes.
Provide support for other classes
Organizational skills:
Binder organization, note taking, self-advocating, etc.

12. Reclassification {When your student is no longer considered an English learner}
There are 4 requirements:
Teacher Recommendation {Language Arts}
Parent Approval
Pass the CELDT
Lexile Reading Score

13. Grade Weighting: Homework/Classwork: 50% Reading/Writing: 15%
Listening/Speaking: 15%
Test/Quiz: 10%
Projects/Presentations/Participation: 10%

14. How Your Student Can Be Successful:
Ask for help! I’m always available to my students!
Talk to Mrs. Hernandez
EL Tutoring
Attend monthly Parent ELAC meetings
ELD Coordinator: Tina Hernandez