To be successful in Week 1, log in the first day the class opens: Friday, January 10. We officially start on January 13, but a head start can go a long way towards making you feel comfortable in this course

We will begin the week with a Student Information Survey. Followed by a Meet and Greet Discussion Video. We will also work on learning more about the Simple Present and how to use it.

You will need to get the Future 3 textbook and workbook. They come together in a package at the bookstore. You also need a laptop or cell phone to complete the Week 1 assignments.

WHEN YOU GET TO THE MJC HOMEPAGE: LOOK  FOR the Canvas login logo in the upper right corner from a computer or laptop, or at the top on a smartphone.

How Your Progress Will Be Evaluated 

Assignments: 15-20%      In-class and online assignments, workbook exercises, other activities

Discussions:   15-20%       In-class and online discussions

Tests:               25-30%       Unit tests, presentations

Quizzes:          10-20%         Discussions, vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading

Final Exam:     15-25%       All skills previously learned

               Total:  100%

What You Should Expect At The End Of This Course

Your progress in this class depends on the work you accomplish:

80-100%    = Pass (Move to the next level) 

70-79.9%   = Satisfactory Progress (Talk to teacher about moving to next level)

0-69.9%     = No Pass (Repeat the current level)

Preferred Communication Method

The easiest way to reach me is through email: caloum@yosemite.edu . My cell number is 209-581-3309. We can Zoom too.

General Availability

I am available online from 12:00-3:00 M-Th and Friday mornings. Evenings and weekends may work for me too.

Expected Response Time

If you email but don't hear back within 24 hours, please send me a reminder. I really try to respond to emails in a timely manner, but sometimes I may miss one. I try not to let that happen.

General Questions

Please use our Course Q & A Discussion if you have questions that other students in our class might benefit from. If you know the answer to someone else's question, please answer. I will try to answer too.

What you can expect from me:

1. I will establish a warm and friendly classroom that includes encouraging support.

2. I will accompany you on your academic journey with empathy and appropriate flexibility.

3. I will be active and engaged during this course with regular announcements, home-page updates, discussions, and guided, timely feedback.

What I expect of you:

1. You will engage with the curriculum and try new things with it.

2. You will positively interact with fellow classmates with support and affirmative assistance.

3. You will attempt to participate often and take part in the class discussions and assignments each week.

My goal is to create an atmosphere of reliance and cooperation in the classroom. So that every student feels they are a member of the learning community. Where students feel free to express themselves and diversity is not only accepted but thrives. My objective is to help my students build knowledge by providing thoughtful lessons that inspire them to work hard and internalize what they have learned.

A climate of trust will allow our learning community to succeed in accomplishing our learning target. Together, we will work to support each other: teacher supporting students and students supporting students.

Career Services 

Career services can help you plan your journey through college. They have many counselors and staff that can help you plan your career path.

Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Every student has a right to a safe learning environment. Discrimination and sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Students have a right to file a complaint with the Vice President of Student Services.

Student Services 

Take a look at Student Services for information about counseling, health services, Veterans Services, and Student Government. MJC can help you succeed.

Pirate Care

 Pirate care gives you free 24/7 access to a mental health professional. Any enrolled MJC student can use Pirate Care.

For more MJC mental health help online: MJC Crisis Information 

Also available: Wellness Center 

Financial Aid 

Use the financial resources to help you succeed.

Pirate's Pantry 

A full service grocery market, food pantry that offers a variety of goods at no cost to enrolled MJC students.

Disability Services 

Having difficulty keeping up in class?  The Accommodations and Support Center can help you. This service can help you realize your educational and career goals.

Library and Learning Center 

The library and learning center are here to help you. It is a great place to study and they have computers you can use.

Tutoring and Writing Center 

Tutoring is free at MJC and it can help you reach your educational goals.

Help with Online Classes 

MJC can offer help with your online classes. This is a helpful site for technical support. Helpful resources for Canvas and Zoom.

Submission of Work Policy

Work is to be submitted on time. Either in class or through Canvas. No email submission of work.

Late Work/Make-Up Test Policy

All due dates are enforced. For this class, students are required to submit assignments on time and take tests on the day they are scheduled. There are two exceptions for late work and make-up tests:

• Illness

• Family emergency

Students should let me know by email or phone message/text by the due date or test date if there is an illness or family emergency