Welcome to the
beginning of a new year at Huntington North High School. I am looking forward
to meeting all of you in the near future. This is my fifth year of teaching
German, but my second year at HNHS. I taught German for three years at North
Central Jr/Sr High School. I graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with
Honors. During my time there, I was able to student teach at Carmel High School. I have taught students from grades 7-12. I am
the youngest of four sisters and proud aunt to six darling nieces and nephews
ranging from 1 to 10 years old.
My theme for this
year is: Connections. Group work is
being emphasized, collaboration skills will be taught, and I hope to connect
with parents like never before via our German Program website: This blog! The German Klub will be kicking off soon
looking for new members. Dues will be
$20 which will get your student a club T-shirt and free entrance to any German
Klub events (minus fundraisers) held at HN.
Starting with the ’09-’10 school year, we have been able to offer AP
German to those students that have completed German 3 and hope you will
encourage your child to continue through that level. We also now boast a
one-of-its-kind parent organization with which you will be encouraged to be
active.
I want to
congratulate you and your son or daughter for choosing to take a foreign
language. Knowledge of a second language not only enhances one’s opportunities
in the job market, but it also helps to develop and reinforce skills that are
essential to academic study. It can also bring us back to our historical roots.
My German heritage is one of the many things that fuel my love of this
language.
Attached you will
find a course description as well as the student expectations and procedures
for the coming year. Please take a
moment to read and discuss these with your child. With your help and support, I
am sure that the 2014-15 school year will be a very successful and positive one
for your child.
If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 260-356-6104 ext 1041 or better yet e-mail me at adavis@hccsc.k12.in.us For reading assignments at home, I would
suggest using the site www.dict.cc Encourage
your student to utilize this website on a regular basis! You can also access student grades at any
time through the school website. You should receive more information from your
child or from the school district directly.
Vielen Dank in advance for your time and support,
Sincerely,
Frau Davis