Course Description and Objectives: Bienvenidos!

New Smyrna Beach High School

Course Syllabus

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Course: Spanish 1

Course Description and Objectives: Bienvenidos!

Spanish I is a mixture of basic linguistic, cultural and grammatical skills which will be reinforced for mastery of the language. Students will be able to communicate in Spanish on a basic level, using skills acquired in pronunciation and grammar, in our multicultural community as well as in the classroom. They will also be able to use these skills to increase their knowledge of the target language as they advance to Spanish II.

Topics such as greetings, weather, clothing, shopping, transportation, food, housing, school life/social life and cultures of different Spanish countries will be covered.

Students will continue to broaden their insights of Spanish speaking countries and cultures. Each Unit will explore a different region of the Spanish speaking world.

Resources and materials needed for the class:

1Textbook assigned to students, any damage/loss of the textbook will result in an obligation of $84

A durable binder with 2” ring for workbook, handouts and graded work. A folder for homework with pockets. Notebook lined paper (will be used to turn in assignments and take notes), 8 packs of 3x5 Index cards, earbuds for lab, a hand held pencil sharpener, black or blue pens/4 packs of pencils, red pens, bar or cap erasers, highlighters, a pocket pouch for binder to store supplies, a pack of white board markers(EXPO), one ream of copy paper, colorful sticky notes, construction paper, scissors, ruler, Kleenex, hand sanitizer and a USB drive if you don’t already have one.

Recommended materials:

a) A small Spanish/English dictionary for use in class and at home.

b) The Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs ISBN # 0-658-01487-0 I looked on Amazon and found it used for $5.49. This is a very good book that shows 555 fully conjugated verbs. If your student plans on continuing to take Spanish this would be very helpful.

Expectations:

1. Students should come prepared to class every day and be ready to learn.
2. Do homework and come for extra help when needed.
3. Make up missed tests, quizzes and assignments on time.
4. Comply with school’s policies regarding dress codes and electronic devices.

**It is critical that students attend class. Speaking and listening can be mostly practiced in class. If a student misses a day, he/she misses a lot**

Grading Procedures and Weights

Diagnostic (class work/pre-test)...... 0%

Formative (All graded assignments/class work/ homework/quizzes)……………..40%

Summative (Unit Tests/Projects)...... 60%

4th Quarter only: Summative grades include the Final Exam (50% + 10%)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY: WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE WITH RELIANCE ON INTERNET TRANSLATOR WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT.

. Instructional Methods:

Online textbook is used for classroom instruction and computer based resources to enhance learning.

Homework/ Classwork Policy due to Absence from School:

Students who are submitting late work (due to absence) have one day, or one day for each day absent (whichever is greater), to submit work unless the teacher determines there are extenuating circumstances which necessitate an extension. It will be a best practice for students to make up tests within a school week of the original assigned date unless the teacher determines there are extenuating circumstances which necessitate an extension.

Intervention and Remediation:

The focus of instruction should be on getting students to achieve their full learning potential.

• When students demonstrate a lack of proficiency on standards they must receive intervention(s), which may lead to assessment retakes or alternative assignments.

• When students demonstrate a lack of mastery on standards they may receive intervention(s) that require them to attend office hours on Tuesday to Friday of each week. Office hours take place during the first thirty minutes of the lunch period on the four assigned days listed above.
• Each 9 week grading period, students shall have the opportunity to retake at least one summative assessment. All retakes require that the students attend office hours for intervention assistance in order to retake a test during office hours on Fridays. Additional retakes shall be determined based upon individual student data.

Grading Practices:

Students and parents need timely and accurate feedback in order to effectively monitor learning progress.

• Best practice: Grade book should be updated weekly (except in the case of extensive assignments or unusual circumstances).
• When a student’s score on a retake is less than the original score, the higher score should be used. Scores should not be averaged.

Letter grades are a reflection of the student’s level of academic achievement on the courses’ performance standards as defined in the high school curriculum guides/maps. The following grade scale shall be used to determine a letter grade and the following quality point system shall be used to determine grade point average and honor roll:

Class Participation:

All students are expected to take an active part in the learning environment of the classroom. This means coming to class on time and being prepared to learn.

Academic Dishonesty:

The Volusia County School Board’s Code of Student Conduct has defined Academic Dishonesty as a level II offense. Academic Dishonesty is defined as “Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the school district. Such behavior may result in reduction in grades, classroom discipline as determined by the instructor, suspension or expulsion from school and/or school activities including student organization”.

*Please return this form, signed by both you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) by: Friday, September 2, 2016*

• (Students): I understand that earning Spanish I credit is my responsibility.

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(Student’s printed name) (Student signature)

• (Parents/Guardians) I have read my student’s course requirements and can be contacted at:

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(Parent/Guardian name) (Email address)

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(Parent/Guardian signature) (Phone number)

ALSO……….Please check and sign the box that applies:

1. YES, my student, ______(student’s name) has my permission to view

educational films deemed appropriate and approved for High School Students.

______(Parent/Guardian Signature)

2. I DO NOT grant my student, ______(student’s name) permission to view

educational films deemed appropriate and approved for High School Students.

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Working together with parents, school personnel and community members, New Smyrna Beach High School students

will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be positive contributors to society.