Spanish classes

 

Syllabus 2009-2010

 

Horas de atención: by appointment

Mission Statement:  I know that the students have the capacity to learn in an environment of mutual caring and respect.  Learning is crucial and I have high expectations for all my students.   The classes have an emphasis on: reading, writing, listening, and speaking using Spanish.  The Foreign Language Standards are covered in all the lessons.

Description of Spanish classes: The Spanish classes are planned, so students learn this second language in a meaningful manner.  Concentration on the cultures of Latin American countries and Spain is essential. My goal is that students use this second language in real life situations.  

Spanish speakers: To get the credit for this class, they must do all the work and additional assignments.

School Supply List:

Two notebooks: One is going to be a journal and the other one is for daily notes.

One folder: This is going to be a portfolio.

Index cards: These are going to be used for vocabulary activities.

Pencils, pens, sharpeners, erasers, and all students need to work.

A planner: It can be a school or any other planner for students to record activities and deadlines.

Class Materials:

Students will have a text book called REALIDADES.  All the assignments will be taken from this book.  This book will stay in the classroom.  Students may check out one book as a reference or go online.  Students will get a free workbook.  If they lose it, they need to pay for a second workbook.  They need to bring this workbook everyday to class.

Assignments:

CHAMPS

Some assignments will be from specific websites.   If students do not have access to go online, they need to inform me immediately.

Daily work=Notes, Journal, Vocabulary activities, Group or individual activities, follow directions and rules.

Homework=The assignments are going to be from the workbook.  Essays on cultural topics and research work will be given on regular basis.

Quizzes=Will be on vocabulary, grammar and culture.  They will be orally and written. 

Exams=Will be given before and after the chapter.  They will vary (multiple choice, essay, fill in the blanks)

Assessment:

Points based system.

Notes=5points. Daily Journal=5points. Vocabulary=5points. Participation and behavior=5points. Homework=20 points. Quizzes=10 points each question.  Exams=20 points each question.

To improve grades, students must attend tutorials on Mondays after school.Activity bus=5:00P.M.
To create a productive learning environment, students should:

Show respect

Follow directions

Bring school supplies

Do all the class work and homework on time

Wear ID badges

 

 

Students should not:

Make fun of others

Use inappropriate language

Come late to class (Tardy students with a legitimate pass need to make up the missed work.  Tardy students without a pass must go to the Tardy Room)

Throw objects

Eat food/drink soda or water

Chew gum

Sit on top of the desks

Play with any object (including playing cards)

Texting in class is not acceptable.  Cell phones should be turned off before class starts. Do not bring electronic devices such as cell phones, MP3/4 players, iPods and videogames.  These are going to be confiscated and turned in to the student at the end of the day. The second time, they will be brought to the office and a parent must come to obtain the device.  Please do not bring them to class!!!!!

Bathroom or hallway passes are restricted: After 3:00 P.M. there should not be students out of the class.

It is mandatory to get the blue wood pass for students to go outside the classroom.  The criteria:

Only emergencies, one student at a time, students must sign the log by the door, students must be wearing identification in order to go.

Permission to go to other classes during Spanish classes:

Students are not allowed to go to other classes during Spanish. Other teachers’ requests should be sent to me via E-mail.  Students are responsible to make up the missed work.

Consequences: Detailed Consequences are listed in the school discipline management plan. Student Code of Conduct books are given to students during homeroom.

      A)A verbal warning held privately

B)      A call to parents

C)      A written referral

If the behavior is not corrected, these students are going to be excluded from Fiestas(cultural celebrations)

Comments and clarifications can be held during private time.

This information is posted in the classroom and online.  This document is mandatory and is going to be in the student’s file. 

Thank you for all your support.  We are working together to teach our students to be productive members of society.

 

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