TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

2015-2016

Course Name: Spanish V Honors

Teacher Name: Señora Peña

Contact Information: THS L209 room

Course Prerequisite: Spanish IV Honors or SFS III

Opportunities for Extra Help: Before school help sessions by appointment with

teacher. Peer to peer tutoring at THS.

Course Description
Students will refine the four basic language skills with the aid of authentic materials. Advanced grammar structures are introduced for mastery while basic grammar points are reinforced to prepare for the Advanced Placement course. Each quarter a Spanish Speaking region is examined with a focus on history, geography, culture, literature, politics, current events, and global issues pertinent to the area. Focus will be placed on the students’ ability to understand, apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, create, and compare and contrast topics using the language.
Required Materials:
·  1 1/2 inch Binder with clear cover
·  Dividers
·  Lined Paper
·  Pens
·  Pencils
·  3x5 Index Cards (lots!)
·  Highlighters
·  Any boxes of tissues you can donate are appreciated! / PHOENIX
Quizzes (PRUEBAS)
Tests (Performance Assessments and Projects) (EXAMEN UNIDAD-PROYECTO)
Homework (TAREA)
Class Performance (Class work/Use of Spanish/Participation)TRABAJO EN CLASE
Loudoun County Public Schools Grading Scale
Grade / Grade Range / GPA
A+ / 98-100 / =4.3
A / 93-97 / =4.0
A- / 90-92 / =3.7
B+ / 87-89 / =3.3
B / 83-86 / =3.0
B- / 80-82 / =2.7
C+ / 77-79 / =2.3
C / 73-76 / =2.0
C- / 70-72 / =1.7
D+ / 67-69 / =1.3
D / 63-66 / =1.0
D- / 60-62 / =.7
F / 59 and below / =0.0
GRADING POLICY
30% Practice/Formative
homework, class participation and daily class work
70% Mastery/Summative Quizzes, Tests , Projects
Homework Policy
Students are expected to turn in assignments at the beginning of class.
No late homework will be accepted.
MAKE UP WORK
Absent students have maximum 2 class periods to make up work per LCPS.
A one-day absence is not an exception for not taking a test or quiz. / CLASS RULES
1.  Be on time for class On time means in class, in your seat, and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
2.  20 / 20 Rule: Students may not leave class during the first 20 or the last 20 minutes of regular class time. .
3.  Be a class participant: Students are expected to be in class and to participate in class activities all period. Raise your hands and wait to be recognized before speaking. Follow directions the first time they are given
4.  Be respectful: In what you do and what you say, and of people, materials and equipment.
5.  Bathroom Passes: permission must be given to exit the room; sign out and sign back in on designated sheet. Students will use the rest rooms closest to the classroom.
6.  Dismissal: Your teacher will dismiss you at the end of class, not the bell: please remain in your seats until you are dismissed.
Consequences for Inappropriate Choices
·  Verbal reminder and/or conference with student
·  Parent contact and/or conference with parent
·  Written referral to Administration
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phones are not permitted in class and will be confiscated upon sight or sound as soon as the tardy bell rings. They will be available for pick up after school in the main office.

------"------Detach and keep the upper part------

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Statement of Understanding

I have read the class expectations for Spanish V Honors and understand the evaluation system. I agree to do my best in this class:

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature