Baldwin Middle School
BaldwinMiddle School
Foreign Language Department
Class Expectations 2015-2016
Dear Students and Parents,
In order for us to have a successful year in the language classroom, the following rules must be reviewed and followed:
1- Always arrive to class on time and be in your seat when the bell rings.
2- Be prepared. Each student must come to class with a binder and pen daily.
Binders may be checked periodically.
3- Be organized. Each student must have a binder divided into sections.
They are:HAGAN AHORA/APUNTES, VOCABULARIO, DIALOGOS, TAREA/INFORMES
& EXÁMENES
4- Be courteous. Everyone is learning a new language and everyone will make
mistakes.
5- Be respectful to everyone and any adult in the room. Listen while others speak.
6- Do not eat or chew gum in class.
7- Raise your hand to speak; do not call out!
8- Remain seated during class unless otherwise told.
9- Students are responsible for all work missed due to absence/illness.
10- Enjoy, learn and love the language!!
Every quarter you will receive a grade on your report card for the Language class. This grade is determined by homework, class participation, quiz grades, test grades and alternative assessments.
Tests and Quizzes 50%
- Students will be evaluated on a weekly basis on material studied. Students will be notified ahead of time as to when a quiz or test will be given.
- All tests & quizzes must be signed by your parent or guardian.
Alternative Assessments 20%
This may include but not limited to speaking or writing assignments or projects.
Homework 15%
Homework will be given on a daily basis to reinforce work done in class. These assignments let you and I know whether or not you understand what we are studying. Every student begins each quarter with 100% homework average. If a student misses an assignment, points will be deducted from his/her average. Homework can be made up during extra help for partial credit.Parents will be contacted if students fail to do 3 homework assignments. If a child is absent from class because of a music lesson or meeting with a counselor and are in the building, he/she is responsible for homeworkthat was due and assigned. Please see your teacher for work.
Participation & Classwork 15%
In order for you to learn and understand a foreign language you must be an active participant. This means that you must answer questions, ask questions and volunteer to participate in different activities done in class. This rubric will be used to calculate your grade.
Prepared for class-seated at the bell 5 4 3 2 1 0
-textbook
-pen/pencil
-Foreign Language notebook
Remains on task-attentive 5 4 3 2 1 0
-cooperative
-focused on task at hand
Participates & contributes frequently in a productive manner5 4 3 2 1 0
-speaks in target language
-answers questions when called on
-volunteers to participate
Students are responsible for classwork & homework assignments not completed due to absence.
An important note to 8th graders:
It is mandatory that all eighth graders who are studying a Foreign Language take the FLACS Checkpoint A Exam in that language. The exam will be administered in June 2016. A HS graduation credit may be earned. Good Luck during the New School Year!!
BaldwinMiddle School Foreign Language Department
Ms. BaccaMr. BaldiMrs. EnriquezSra. Kropelunski Mrs. Levites Mrs. Maroudas Mrs. Tamborrino
Extra Help Hours & Location
Day Tuesday Time 7:30 A.M. Room 105
Day Thursday Time 7:30 A.M. Room 105
It is important that we follow and agree to these guidelines. Working together will allow us to accomplish our goals and for students to be successful in their studies. We look forward to working with you this year. Please sign and return toMrs. Kropelunski. This sheet will then remain in your foreign language binder.
I have read and understood ALL of above: Student Signature ______
Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date:______