Policies and Procedures for Spanish 1,
Señorita. Salazar, 2013-2014
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! Welcome!
Description:
This course introduces students to Spanish culture and language. Emphasis is placed upon developing skills in areas of grammar, reading and speaking this increasingly important language.
Objectives:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
- Understand and interpret written and spoken Spanish on a variety of topics.
- Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices and perspectives of the Spanish and Hispanic cultures, and make comparisons between these cultures and your own.
- Reinforce and further your knowledge of other disciplines (math, science, art, etc.) through the use of Spanish.
- Show evidence of becoming a life-long learner by using Spanish for your personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Materials:
ü Covered textbook: bring when advised
ü Practice Workbook: bring daily unless advised otherwise
ü Pens, pencils, notebook: bring daily
ü Notebook dividers labeled: Tarea, Vocabulario, Gramática, WAVA/Timbres. It doesn’t need to be a notebook for only Spanish I.
ü Internet connection in order to complete some cultural lessons provided by our text’s publisher.
The web site is phschool.com. It also has extra vocabulary and grammar practice.
If you do not have access to the Internet at home, you may use a computer in the library.
Grading Policy:
To qualify for full credit:
A. All work must be submitted neat and on time.
B. Name, date, and period must be in the upper right-hand corner. Page number and/or title of assignment must be on title line.
C. Turn in homework the day after absence.
• If absence is extended, make arrangements with the teacher.
• No late homework is accepted unless you have an excused absence.
• If you are absent because of a school activity, the homework is due the same day
as everyone else. In other words, plan ahead!
D. COPYING FROM SOMEONE ELSE IS AN AUTOMATIC ZERO POINTS FOR ALL.
IF YOUR HOMEWORK IS IN ANOTHER PERSON’S POSSESSION, THAT’S COPYING!
E. Tests will be made up twice a month on a Wednesday afterschool.
If you are unable to make that date, see teacher IN ADVANCE for alternate plan.
Components of Grade:
|
Homework (Tarea) |
15% |
|
Tests, quizzes (Exámenes) |
35% |
|
Oral |
25% |
|
Written (Escrito) |
25% |
Behavior:
A. Participate!
Excessive absences will harm your participation (Oral) grade, resulting in lowered grade overall.
Los puntos convert into participation points. Turn in every 6 weeks for an oral grade.
B. Be Prepared!
C. Be Positive!
D. Be respectful of others. Any rudeness or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
Consequences include writing sentences, detention, phone call home, and referral to AP or contract.
E. Eating and drinking in class is forbidden.
It will be a challenging and fun year, as you learn to communicate in another language! Let’s make it a good one! Keep entire sheet as your contract, in your notebook, so you can refer to our class rules.
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