SANGER HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE NAME: Spanish I, II, IIITEACHER: Mr. Jorge Landaverde

CONFERENCE TIME: 8:15 - 9:05PHONE #: 940-458-7497 EXT. 262

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

Period / Course / Time
1st / Conference / 8:15 - 9:05
2nd (AE) / Academic Enrichment / 9:09 - 9:40
3rd / Spanish 1 / 9:44 - 10:34
4th / Spanish 2 / 10:38 - 11:28
5th / Spanish 2 / 11:32 - 12:32
Lunch / B / 11:36 - 12:02 & 12:36 - 1:02
12:06 - 1:02
6th / Spanish 3 Pre-AP / 1:06 - 1:56
7th / Spanish 1 / 2:00 - 2:50
8th / Spanish 1 / 2:54 - 3:45
Tutorials / 3:50 - 4:10

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In Spanish class we will focus on four components of communication: listening, writing, speaking, and reading. We will also cover grammar, a variety of Hispanic cultures, phrases, and other relevant knowledge that pertains to the student's current Spanish class. There will be assignments and projects that will require some time outside of school to be completed. I encourage parents to subscribe to their child's class, so I can keep you informed of any major assignments or projects that are due.

SUPPLIES

Students must make sure that their laptop is charged, bring a pencil/pen (black/blue ink preferably), a notebook, and a folder to class everyday. Projects will require additional supplies, but that information will be provided once it has been assigned.

GRADING SCALE AND POLICY

Sanger High School grading guidelines are established to assist students with the mastery of the TEKS for each course. Tests and major grades will count for 50% of the student’s total grade, Common Formative Assessments will count 10% of the student’s total grade, and daily work will count for 40% of the student’s total grade. Grades will be based on the following system:

100 - 90A

80-89B

70-79C

Below 70F

In Spanish (elective), tests and major grades will count for 60% of the student’s total grade, and daily work will count for 40% of the student’s total grade. Grades will follow the system listed above.

LATE/MAKEUP WORK

Late work for daily grades will be accepted up to 3 days past the original due date under the following conditions:

1st Late Assignment – No Penalty

2nd Late Assignment – 25 point deduction

3rd Late Assignment – 50 point deduction

After the third late assignment in the six weeks grading period any assignments not turned in by the due date will result in a grade of a 0.

Assignments that are in the major grade category as determined by the teacher (tests, projects, etc.) are not accepted past the due date.

The student’s late assignment count will begin over each six-weeks grading period.

Students are afforded the opportunity to make up assignments for which they scored below a 70. They must complete the make-up within 3 days of receiving the graded assignment.

When a student is absent from class they are afforded one day for each day missed to complete the assignments.

FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS

To be exempt from finals students must have three absences or less in the class they are wanting to exempt. Students may only exempt a maximum of three semester exams each semester and they cannot exempt the same exam twice in a school year. Student must have an 85 or higher accumulative average for the semester. Students who have been assigned to ISS/DAEP are ineligible for exemptions.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phone use is not permitted in classrooms unless expressly authorized by the teacher for educational purposes only. Once the tardy bell has rung, phones should be placed in backpacks and remain there for the duration of the class period. Phones may only be used before school, during passing periods, and while at lunch. If a teacher asks for a student’s phone and the student refuses to cooperate an administrator will be called to remove the phone from the classroom. If a parent needs to make contact with their student during class time please contact the front office and they will assist you.

HEADPHONE POLICY

Headphone use is only allowed before school, during passing periods, and while at lunch. Students may only use headphones in class as permitted by the teacher for educational purposes only. If a student refuses to cooperate with the headphone policy disciplinary actions will be taken.

TARDY POLICY

Students must be in class before the tardy bell stops ringing in order not to be counted tardy.

Any student arriving after that time is considered tardy. A student who is tardy to a class must go to the office and receive a tardy slip. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Tardies are cumulative not per class period and will reset at the completion of each semester

1 -5 Tardies: No Consequences

6-10 Tardies: Lunch Detention (1 Day for Each Tardy)

11-15 Tardies: Lunch Detention (2 Days for Each Tardy)

15-20 Tardies:Saturday School (1 Saturday School per Tardy)

20-25 Tardies: Saturday School (2 Saturday Schools per Tardy)

26-30 Tardies: Saturday School (3 Saturday Schools per Tardy)

31st Tardy: DAEP – 10 Days

41st Tardy: DAEP – 30 Days

51st Tardy: DAEP - 45 Days

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic integrity is an essential element to success of Sanger High School’s philosophy of promoting academic excellence. For an academic institution to be successful, an honor code and consequences for violating the honor code must be established. Indeed, once the student is in a college, university, or workplace, any form of dishonesty will result in serious penalties, including automatic course failure and expulsion, degree loss, job loss, etc. Cheating, dishonesty, and plagiarism will not be tolerated at SHS. ALL incidences will be immediately turned over to administration.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

  1. NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE CLASSROOM, EXCEPT CLEAR WATER BOTTLES (20oz or less)
  1. BE INSIDE THE CLASSROOM BEFORE THE TARDY BELL RINGS
  1. DO NOT DISTURB YOUR CLASSMATES.
  1. DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO KEEP THE TEACHER FROM TEACHING OR YOUR CLASSMATES FROM LEARNING.
  1. NO CELL PHONES PERMITTED.

CONSEQUENCES

  1. VERBAL CORRECTION
  1. PRIVATE CONVERSATION REGARDING BEHAVIOR PARENT PHONE CALL
  1. OFFICE REFERRAL

This syllabus is a tentative outline of this course and may be changed as deemed necessary by the instructor.

Class Syllabus Agreement

Class:Teacher: Mr. LandaverdePeriod:

I certify that I have read and understand the syllabus for the above listed class. By signing below, I am in agreement with the given rules and expectations and will comply with them.

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Student SignatureParent Signature