In order to learn a second language successfully, students must develop proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. With regard to listening and speaking skills, participation is expected every day. The more that your student hears and speaks Spanish, the easier it is to use the language and proceed to more sophisticated content. Although the target language will be used the majority of time in class, I will do all that I can to aid student comprehension through the use of visual aides. Reading and writing skills will be practiced through classroom activities and also reinforced in some homework assignments.
My
Expectations
of you (Classroom rules)
Be Prepared-
Bring your book, your notebook, and a
writing tool to class each day. Organize
a 3-ring binder for this class with sections for notes, classwork,
homework, and "scrap paper," as we will be doing different types of
assignments in
addition to notes/activities.
Be Positive-
A good attitude can go a long way. Try to
leave “outside issues” at the door and
remain positive with other students and me.
A bad attitude will get you nowhere, and can affect the class as
a whole.
Be Polite-
Have respect for other students during
class and clean up after yourself (trash, supplies used, etc.).
Participate!- Learning a foreign language takes RISK. The more that you participate, the more success you will have, guaranteed. Try your best at all activities and don’t be afraid to make mistakes!
My
recommendations
for your success as a student:
Try
hard to participate in all activities everyday in class!
Stay
organized!
Come
see me if you need help outside of class!
Complete
all assignments to the best of your ability, and NO cheating/copying
other
student’s work/use of translators is allowed.
Major
Policies
to be aware of
Turning in
work- The baskets on the bookshelves are the designated
areas for this in the room. You basket will be labeled with the class
period that you are in.
Trash
disposal- Do not leave trash under your desk or
around the room.
Hall passes-
You will have personal passes for leaving the room. Do
NOT ask for a pass to go to the restroom during the first ten or last
ten
minutes of class, or during instructional time, and ALWAYS ask in
Spanish.
Books-
Books are to be taken care of; they are
school property and to be turned in at the end of the semester. Fines will be given to those who do not turn
in their textbooks ($50), or return books that are unreasonably
damaged. We use the Realidades
book by Prentice Hall, and students will receive an accompanying
workbook that will be kept in the classroom.
Absences & tardies- The policies set forth by FVHS are the same as in this class.
Make-up
work/Late policy- You have 2 days to make up
classwork/homework from days you are absent. You
are responsible for taking tests and
quizzes upon returning to school, due to the pace of the class and my
prompt
returning of grades. If you have missed
instructional time, you will be responsible for setting up a time with
me
within 2 days to get instructional assistance prior to taking the test.
Getting
extra
help- I will be available
from 2:30-3:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you want
to come for help OR need another day/time, let me know. I am here for
you!
Consequences
Grading
System
A
student’s
grade will be calculated as
follows for each quarter:
Tests
35%
Quizzes 20%
Homework 15%
Classwork
30%
To
calculate
final grade: 40% first quarter, 40%
second quarter, 20%
final exam.
As mandated
by school policy, the following scale will
be used for final grades:
A=93-100 B=85-92 C=77-84 D=70-76 F=<69
I am looking forward to this semester with you! Sinceramente, Señora Cole