RANDALL HIGH SCHOOL
SPANISH I GUIDELINES
2010-2011
Teacher: Sra. Perez
Conference Time: 8:25 – 8:55
Phone: 806-677-2333
Email:
Objective: To instill an appreciation for the Spanish language and culture with an emphasis on communication & recognition
Course Description: Realidades is fully aligned with A Texas Framework for Languages Other Than English (LOTE). Both REALIDADES and the Framework emphasize five program goals, the “C’s” of language education: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
Resource Materials:
Boyles, et.al. (2005) Realidades I. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
School Expectations:
· Turn off your cell phone during instructional time.
o No electronic devices allowed in classroom
· Avoid PDA
· Be on time with your materials ready.
· Adhere to the student Dress Code.
· No outside drinks.
Supplies List:
If your last name starts with
· A- F bring 1 10 count box of markers
· G - L bring two highlighters (any color)
· M – R bring two red pens
· S – Z bring a 12 count box of map pencils
· Everyone must bring 1 box of Kleenex
Supplies needed every day:
ü 1 three subject spiral with pockets
o 1st subject for bell work and notes
o 2nd subject for vocabulary words
o 3rd subject for test/quiz corrections
ü Writing utensil
o pencil or blue/black pen (I will not accept work in any other color)
Grading Policy
· Daily work 35%
§ Homework/class work –you will have frequent, brief homework assignments and individual or group classroom assignments. No points will be given for an assignment not turned in at the time requested
§ Recognition/pop quizzes –given once a week
§ Minor speaking/listening activities – given once a week
§ Participation - includes reading, smart board work, marker boards, and games
· Major grades 65%
§ Common assessments -
§ Chapter tests - include a combination of listening, reading, writing and culture.
§ Grammar quizzes - designed to assess your overall progress
§ Projects/Major speaking/listening activities - opportunity to create and present something unique and original in Spanish You will always know in advance and have at least 2 class periods to work on projects. Late projects will lose 10 points per day after the due date/class period.
§ Spirals- will be graded every six weeks – you must have all of the bell work, notes, and test/quiz corrections. MAKE SURE YOU WRITE THE DATE EVERY DAY. You will not get credit for work without a date. If you were absent make sure you get the bell work from another student or make an appointment with me to get your bell work or test/quiz corrections. This is the easiest grade you can earn just by paying attention in class and doing what is expected from you.
Note: All of the work will be done during class. You will only have homework if you were absent or choose to do nothing during class.
Make up Work
It is your responsibility to make up any work for days that you have been absent. Quizzes and exams are not to be made up during instructional time. You will need to arrange a time to come in and make those up. You have two days per day of absence to turn in the work for full credit. No excuses!!!!!! Absolutely NO work will be accepted 3 days prior to the end of each six weeks.
Tutorials:
· You may come in for extra help when needed with an appointed time.
Retakes
· You may retake a different version of the grammar quizzes if you have attended tutorials two days within the original quiz date and demonstrate that you understand and know the material covered.
Note from the teacher:
I will lead a respectful and disciplined classroom. To achieve this I have established a few simple expectations and procedures that I want you to know and understand so that we can have a good learning environment. As a student, it is your responsibility to comply with these expectations and procedures. If you decide not to comply, there will be logical consequences. By reinforcing these expectations and procedures, I promise to you fairness and order in our classroom.
Classroom Management:
During the first week of school you will be instructed as to what I expect. If you fail to follow the procedures you will receive a detention notice and be required to serve a lunch d-hall in my class during the first five minutes of your lunch period. You will have 3 days to serve your detention. Make sure you sign in the designated folder before you leave, once you have served the detention. If you do not serve your d-hall you will be written up and your assistant principal will assign two 30 minute detentions with him/her. If you happen to get 3 detentions within a six week period, your parents will be contacted and you will get an office referral that will lead to a day of ISS.
Any student who severely disrupts class (verbal or physical abuse, throwing objects, etc.) will be referred to the office immediately.
The following is an example of the detention notice:
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Name ______Date______Class______Lunch______
Teacher: Sra. Perez
Detention Notice
1. When the bell rings:
- Sit down
- Stop talking
- Face the front and give me two eyes
2. Put your backpack or purse under your chair and only these items on your desk
- Writing utensil
- 3 subject Spiral
- And/or any materials listed on the board
3. Make quick and quiet transitions when moving from one activity to the next.
4. Be respectful
- Verbal and body language(includes inappropriate language and rolling eyes)
- Do not distract others (includes sleeping & making gestures)
- No uninvited talking (talking without permission)
5. Work hard and do not stop working until all of your work is complete. Only Spanish work is allowed in Spanish class.
6. (Other)______
Lunch detention must be served in my classroom within the first five minutes of your lunch. DO NOT BE LATE. You will have 3 days to serve your d-hall. If you do not serve your d-hall you will be written up and serve two 30 minute detentions with your assistant principal. If you happen to get 3 detentions within a six week period, your parents will be contacted and you will get an office referral that will lead to a day of ISS.
Let’s have a great year!! J
Hints for being successful in Spanish I
I. Study vocabulary words daily for 10 minutes
A. Look over vocabulary lists
B. Make flashcards(Spanish on one side; English on the other)
C. Power point presentations
1. Google Mrs. Shirley’s website or enter the following http://www.ba.k12.ok.us/schools/nihs1/powerpoint/vocabulary/real1vocab/real1vocab.htm
2. choose PowerPoint presentations
3. choose realidades level 1
4. follow online instructions for saving each chapter’s PowerPoint
5. put the presentation on a 5 or 6 second loop to study words
a. open the PowerPoint
b. under the heading slide show, choose slide transition
c. on the right hand side, select seconds and automatic
d. apply to all slides
e. view PowerPoint
*you can also save power points for grammar notes
D. Online practice using web codes from text book
1. Every two or three pages in our textbook, you will see a web code at the bottom of the page
2. Go to www. phschool.com
3. Type in the web code when prompted—jcd-0005. Some type of game or vocabulary exercise will come up for extra practice.
E. Audio Files-these can be downloaded to MP3 players
1. Textbook pg. xxxviii-go online to www. phschool.com
2. type in the web code for whichever chapter you want to practice
3. currently, we are on para empezar-so type in jcd-0099
4. you will hear each of the dialogues that were presented in class from pages 2-23
F. Participate-
1. make an effort to be in class- listening and speaking are difficult to make up
2. Repeat/practice saying the words and ask questions
II. Get help!
A. If you are struggling, tutorials are available. You can also make appointments with me either before school, after school or during activity period.
III. Be involved
A. Email me with any questions or concerns. .