Deutsch 2

Policies, Procedures, and Expectations

From the Teacher
Dear Parents and Students,
Willkommen to the 2014-2015 school year! It has been a great year for Germany, winning
their fourth World Cup trophy. I too am looking forward to another championship year at
Kearney Junior High and High School. Please look through this booklet carefully. All students
need to be familiar with the contents, especially my expectations regarding behavior and
assignments. In order to be a successful student, it is imperative you understand what is
expected of you.
If parents/guardians need to contact me, please note that my voicemail box is only at the
Junior High School. I am at the Junior High from 7:15 until approximately 11:15 a.m. My
planning period is during 4
th
hour. I am at the High School until 2:40. If you need to reach me
at that time, please call the High School.
Since this year marks the centennial of the outbreak of World War I, there will be several times
throughout the school year, when I will be tying together German history and German
language. For instance there will be daily World War I facts that you can quiz your student
about.
Parents and students please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Best wishes for
a great school year!
Stacey Getz
German Teacher

Phone: 816-628-2650
E-mail: getzs@kearney.k12.mo.us
Extension: 32201 Junior High
31005 High School



Deutsch 2
Mission Statement
The mission of the German program is to develop the cultural awareness of students, to
promote creative thinking, and to foster a greater understanding of the world in which they
live.
Course Description
This course is a continuous introduction to the German language including grammar, sentence
structure, vocabulary building and cultural aspects. The emphasis in this class lies on a better
understanding of grammatical concepts such as verb tenses and a continued emphasis on
communication.
Schedule
Hour Class Location
1
st
German II Kearney Junior High
B 108
2
nd
German I Kearney Junior High
B 108
3
rd
German I Kearney Junior High
B 108
4
th
Planning Traveling Between Schools
5
th
German III/IV Kearney High School
Room 5
6
th
German II Kearney High School
Room 5
7
th
German I Kearney High School
Room 5

Course Design
Throughout the year, the students will be learning to communicate in German about a variety of
topics using the four skills of language (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). During each
unit, students will demonstrate their proficiency in the language through a variety of
assessments. Sometimes students will be asked to have a conversation in German, give a
presentation, write a paper, read a passage and answer questions, and listen to prompts and give
an accurate response.
Course Units
Unit 1 Review
Main Idea: To start off the year, students will review the major concepts of German 1.
Grammar Focus: Nouns, verb conjugation, vocabulary
Unit 2 Home
Main Idea: Students will learn how to describe a home and be able recognize different
types of architecture.
Grammar Focus: Possessive Adjectives and Prepositions
Culture Focus: Architecture
Unit 3 Hobbies and Chores
Main Idea: Students will be able to address commands to a variety of audiences as well
as be able to talk about their favorite hobbies and free time activities.
Grammar Focus: Commands, separable prefix verbs
Culture Focus: The differences between the types of you, leisure time in Germany
Unit 4 The Dative Case
Main Idea: Students will understand the third case for German nouns the dative
(indirect objects)
Grammar Focus: Dative case of nouns including prepositions
Culture Focus: Going to the doctor
Unit 5 The Holocaust
Main Idea: The policies of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi government led to the horrific
events of the Holocaust, which has greatly shaped the culture of Germany today.
Culture Focus: How the Holocaust affects German policy and culture today.
Unit 6 The Conversational Past Tense
Main Idea: Students will be able to talk about events in the past.
Grammar Focus: Past tense (conversational or present perfect)
Culture Focus: Traveling
Unit 7 Superlative and Comparative of Adjectives
Main Idea: Students will be able to compare 2 or more things.
Grammar Focus: Superlative and Comparative of Adjectives
Culture Focus: Traveling, the airport
Unit 8 Reflexive Verbs
Main Idea: Students will be able to talk about his or her daily routine.
Grammar Focus: Reflexive verbs
Culture Focus: Youth Hostels and summer activities
Unit 9 The Narrative Past Tense
Main Idea: Students will be able to retell past events using the written word.
Grammar Focus: Using the past tense in writing
Culture Focus: Vacation, castles

Grading Policy
Students will be graded on a combination of in class assignments, homework, projects, quizzes,
and exams.
In Class Assignments/Homework Points for in class assignments will range from 5 50
points. Students who are absent will be excused from any discussion or classroom only activity
that took place on the day the student was gone. However, students will have to make up
worksheets or bookwork.
Projects Periodic projects will be assigned throughout the year. Often larger projects will
replace an exam for the unit, as it will incorporate the concepts taught in that particular unit.
Projects might include brief films created in class by students, research project, writing stories,
etc. Points for projects will range from 25 150, depending on the requirements of the
assigned work. Some examples of projects for German 2 are the floor plan project, Holocaust
website, and vacation report.
Please note; do not bring any item to school that is valuable whether it is of monetary or
personal value. At both schools, I share a classroom with other teachers and cannot ensure the
objects safety.
Quizzes and Exams Quizzes will be given periodically and will cover vocabulary and
grammar. Points for quizzes will range from 5 50. Exams will cover material learned in an
entire unit. Units are typically several weeks worth of material and include vocabulary,
culture, listening, speaking, and grammar. Two final exams will be given at the end of each
semester. Semester exams will cover the most recent unit and will contain some cumulative
questions. Points will range from 50 200.

Student Expectations
Students are asked to show CARE in the German Classroom Communicate, Attendance,
Respect, and Execute Classroom Procedures. When everyone follows these expectations, the
German class will run smoothly, allowing everyone to learn in a positive environment.
Communicate
Ask for help when you need it.
Let the teacher know if you are going to be absent.
Share your thoughts, comments, ideas, and questions at the appropriate time.
Remember to raise your hand before blurting out an answer.

Attendance
Be on time to every class
If you are not in class, it is your responsibility to get all make-up work and notes on
your own time during class is not the time.

Respect
Do not touch what is not yours.
Give everyone the chance to learn by listening silently.
Everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds always support another
students efforts in a positive way.
Treat one another as you wish to be treated yourself.
Remember that others share your space, leave it clean and tidy.

Execute Classroom Procedures
Deposit all trash into the correct container.
Absolutely NO food is allowed in the classroom. This is a school rule as well.
Be in your seat when the bell rings.
Be ready to begin the day have out your pen, paper, and book.
Turn homework into the correct box, once completed.
Participate in all classroom activities.
Wait to pack up your belongings until permission is given.
Do not wait by the door with your things before the bell rings.


Consequences

Unfortunately, students do not always meet expectations. The following steps will be taken to
help students take responsibility, so that they will have correct behavior. Steps may be
repeated or skipped depending on the severity of the behavior.

1. Warning and review of the expectation.
2. Detention (8
th
Hour). Students may receive a detention to be completed before school at
the junior high or after school at place arranged with the teacher prior to the detention.
3. Parent conference and/or phone call to discuss meeting all expectations.
4. Meeting with Principal to discuss the failure to meet all expectations.
5. Referral to counselor and/or principal for possible removal from class or other
appropriate consequence.


Materials Needed

A good way to start a successful school year is to be organized. Listed below are some supplies
that I would like all my students to have. Please have all supplies in two weeks time. Thank
you!

Spiral notebook
Folder or binder for course materials
Loose leaf paper
Pens/pencils
1 of the following: markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Possible Extra Credit:
Facial Tissues



Please have your student return the form below by Tuesday, August 26
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Parent Information Sheet

By filling in this form, you are letting me know you understand what is expected of your student in
German 2.

Students Name: ________________________________ Grade: ________ Hour: _______

Parent/Guardians Name: _________________________________________

Please list any comments, concerns, or questions you have about your student and the German
Program. If you would like a response to your question, please provide a method of contact below.
Thank you!

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