SPANISH 1-2 Syllabus 2018-2019 [Bienvenidos a la clase de espafol! itis a pleasure to be your teacher this year and to have the opportunity to guide Your education of this wonderful language and the variety of cultures to which it pertains. Spanish is going to be a Useful too, either in your personal ife, current job, or future career. Class Materials- Syllabus and materials at least 3 colors of pens highlighter pencil internet access at home lined paper ‘composition notebook with at least 100 pages that is exclusive for Spanish ‘space in a 3ing binder to keep previous assessments and teacher handouts Class Texts: ‘Tarea (Homework): Leaming 2 foreign language Is hard! Homework . Late work will be accepted if completed at ‘the rate of 50% credit for 1 week only. Homework will be assigned 3-4 times a week. Ifno homework is assigned, students should review vocabulary for 15 minutes each night. Assessments: You will be assessed on your ability to read, write, speak, and listen in Spanish. Assessments will ‘always be announced and posted with ample time for you to study, ask questions, and feel prepared. Students ‘should expect an assessment every week. Projects: One or two projects will be assigned each semester, the topics of which will be discussed at a later date. Participation:: There will be a direct relationship between your class participation points and your Involvement in cur classroom. Siting ata desk and stay awake does not constitute active participation. What does this mean for ou? You MUST be prepared to learn and participate ACTIVELY in class EVERYDAY if you want o ear ll of your Dattcipation points. Ifyou are off task, you will lose points Gradi Assessments 50% Class Work / Class Participation 25% Homework / Projects 25%Make-Up Policy: Being in class everyday is crucial to your acquisition of Spanish. There are times however, when being n class is not possible. When you are absent, itis our responsibilty to find out what you missed. ener district policy, ou have one day for each day of an excused absence to make up missed work. ‘Assessments must be made up 2 days after the absence in order to receive credit (see teacher In case of extenuating circumstances) “Credit will not be given for assignments or assessments if the absence is unexcused. Useful websites/ applications: www.wordreference,com quizlet.com uizizz.com Remind.com KEYS FOR SUCCESS IN SPANISH 1. Obey all school rules and policies (located in student handbook) which also apply in the classroom. 2. RESPECT everyone in the classroom: your peers, yourself and myself. 3. Accept responsibilty for your own actions and choices. 4. Be an ACTIVE participant in your education. Pay attention and participate. If you don't understand something, please alert me and ask questions. Dont allow yourself to get behind. 5, BRING nacessary materials everyday. 6. Be in class on time, seated when the last bell rings. After 3 tardies, you willbe referred to the Dean of Attendance for detention. 7.. Only water in alidded container allowed in the classroom. 10. Have fun! CONTACT INFO: E-mail address: ‘School phone number: Website: I ikiobbccookbciideridrd dried ao A ADA IIA IA ‘Class: Hor Sign below and return to me by Ihave read and understand the above policies for Spanish 1-2 for the school year. FYI: There is a Daily Assignment Calendar on my website which you can find by going to the school website, then the staff directory and clicking on my name. Student Name (please print) Parent / Guardian Name (please print) ‘Student signature Parent / Guardian signature