Español II-3 Señora Delp

Bienvenidos a la clase de español!!

We will speak Spanish in this class! You will not speak it perfectly… but you will speak it and I will make it a fun and positive learning experience for you. Through a cultural exploration with each unit, you will develop more of an appreciation for the many beautiful cultures that use this language. I will be enthusiastic and energetic about the things we do in class each day. Our classroom environment will be enhanced by your positive attitude and enthusiasm as well. If you will trust me and engage with me, the results will knock your socks off! I can’t wait to see what all we can learn together!

II Coursework

TextBook: online textbook VISTAS www.vhlcentral.com

Class Sets of textbooks will be used. An online account will be created and used for Supersite Homework and resources.

We will focus on developing level appropriate proficiency in speaking, reading, listening and writing.

Expect to be speaking, listening and reading and writing in Spanish consistently. Expect homework or time spent outside

of class engaging with the language as well.

Student Rights In our classroom, students have the right to:

●  learn within a clean, safe, distraction-free environment

●  be treated equally, fairly, and with respect

●  speak and have others hear their opinions/ideas without being interrupted

●  ask questions and make mistakes without fear of humiliation or harassment

●  maintain privacy

Students who choose to infringe upon the rights of others within our classroom will face appropriate consequences as stated in the handbook. Also, students may lose participation points for the day, may be sent into the hallway for a conference, be assigned a bonus period detention or be referred to the dean. I use a Yellow Card/Red Card system (similar to el fútbol) to maintain a proper learning environment. Inappropriate use of cell phones will result in the phone being placed on the teacher’s desk and returned either at the end of the class or the end of the school day. Electronic Devices should not be in use without the permission of the teacher during classtime. Save them for lunch and passing period. We will use them occasionally in class for activities, but playing video games and texting, using Insta, snap chat, watching videos is not acceptable behavior.

Canvas Canvas is your portal for makeup work, reviewing notes and accessing assignment information. Resource Links and Online Textbook information are listed on Moodle as well. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, please visit Canvas for your make-up work information.It is your responsibility to remember to make up your work. You will need to make up tests & quizzes in the testing center or during period 6, not during class time. All missing work will be marked as a zero until it is turned in.

Donating a box of Kleenex to our classroom would be very much appreciated! (post its, dry erase markers, Clorox wipes are also appreciated!)

Daily bellwork activities. These are not optional activities and you are expected to get to work right away each day.

Work must be completed and turned in ON TIME to receive credit. Remember – Homework is designed with your learning in mind It is essential to helping you learn what you are expected to know. Timeliness is important. Being prepared for class helps you to learn and also recognize when you need help with a concept. Incomplete or work with lack of obvious effort will be re-assigned. Completing work to the best of your ability is part of your class participation grade. I expect you to practice what we learn by using it in the classroom, and beyond too! (When you go out into the world, no one will randomly ask you if you can write Spanish. Everyone wants to know if you can SPEAK Spanish!)

Cheating, plagiarism and use of translation programs is not tolerated. All rules apply to this class as stated in the handbook. Violators of this rule will not receive credit for their work and may be subject to further punishment from administration depending on the severity of the act. Allowing a friend to copy your work compromises your academic integrity as well. See handbook for school policy as well. Google translate is not an appropriate resource to be using for Spanish class either. Installing Word Reference as a dictionary App is a great alternative.

Your trimester grade will be weighted based on the following percentages:

80% Assessments 20 % Participation, Classwork, etc.

The Final exam is also weighted as 20% of the total course grade.

Extra Help.

If you aren’t asking questions, you are doing things incorrectly. ☺

You should have lots of questions!!!....and it is your job, as a student, to get them answered, Please ask lots of them!

StudySpanish.com is a great tool for practicing Spanish grammar and vocabulary.

Classzone.com coordinates with your textbook and is very user friendly. The Home Tutor section provides practice with relevant vocabulary.

Quizlet.com will be your source for pre-made vocabulary flashcards

Lyricstraining.com will be an amazing resource for listening

Duolingo.com is fantastic for every day improvement and context practice…

In addition, I have list of free student tutors as well as adult paid tutors. Please seek help early if you need it.

Please email me with any concerns or questions!

Señora Delp

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Please sign and return to Mrs. Delp.

______I have read and understand Mrs. Delp’s classroom rules and guidelines for success in Spanish.

______I agree to make up absent work in a timely manner and seek help when I need it.

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Student Signature

As a parent, I know that I can use Power school to monitor my child’s progress in Spanish class.

I will make sure my email address is up to date so I can receive messages from her.

ANY Kleenex donations are WELCOME ☺ as are donations of dry erase markers, antibacterial wipes and hand santizer. Thanks!

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Parent Signature

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